Simply Sara

Since I cook most nights of the week, I'm always looking for yummy and easy meals to put together for my family. I love to watch cooking shows and read magazines, such as Cooking Light, but I most typically find my recipes online. However, tonight I tried a new recipe from January's Cooking Light and it was a hit with the entire family! Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon 1 (9oz) package refrigerated fresh fettuccine **I think it was worth the extra $ to buy fresh, but it's up to you 2 slices bacon 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup 1% low fat milk 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-reggiano Cheese **I used the stuff in the green can 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ** I used dried 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving a 1/4 cup cooking liquid. While pasta cooks, cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon f...

Ava Grace turned 17 months just a few days ago. Can you believe it? Here's a little update on the busy life of Miss A. Language. It's exploding! Ava understands everything we say and we understand just about everything she's trying to say. Through words, gestures and facial expressions, Ava has learned to express her opinion! She always copying us, whether it's calling "Annie! Annie!" and clapping her hands when the dog is outside or saying "A-ba! A-ba!" in a deep growl like her big brother. She says "tank -u" when you hand her something, "I want milk" when she wants her milk, "I want nack or yummy" when she wants to eat. Ava has learned the word "No" and definitely knows how to use it! She's so adaptable, eager to be a part of anything that's going on, and really silly. This girl loves to dance and clap her hands to the beat. Ava finds joy in running away when she knows I'm calling her (especially ...