Design For Living

The Art of Display for Bookshelves:
Bookshelves are great place for displaying books, but too many books can rob your room of interest and texture. Break up that space with items that you would like to see displayed, i.e. pottery, small art work, family photos etc. Be selective on what you want to display you do not want it to appear cluttered.
If you shelves are adjustable then place them at different heights for visual interest, also changing things around from time to time adds visual interest.

Presentation is the Key...

...To A Healthy Lifestyle

Since we all are trying to live a healthy lifestyle this is the first of many recipes that I will be offering. Bon Appetite!

PENNE VODKA WITH HERBED CHICKEN

This sophisticated main course pasta goes wonderfully with garlic bread, Italian style mixed greens drizzled with vinaigrette, and raspberry gelatin with Italian macaroons

1 lb penne pasta

1 23 ½ ounce container refrigerated marinara sauce (about 2 cups)

1 14 ½ ounce can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic in juice

¼ cup vodka

¾ tsp dried crushed red pepper

1 whole roasted lemon-pepper chicken or whole roasted chicken, skinned, meat shredded into bite size strips.

¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring frequently. Drain Return to pot.

Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce, tomatoes with juices, basil, vodka and crushed red pepper in heavy large saucepan over med heat until hot about 5 min. Add shredded chicken and stir until heated through.

Add sauce to pasta and toes. Season with salt and pepper Transfer to serving bowl. Spinkle with cheese and serve.