Well, what a whirlwind this week was!  I love Thanksgiving, but I’m glad to be home.  There’s nothing like coming back to your own house and sleeping in your own bed.  Today was a lazy day for us though, which was nice.  Brett picked up his new(ish) car and got home this afternoon.  We ordered pizza for lunch… covered in black olives for Madeline. She’s got the coolest palate for a kid.  She loves olives, pickles, chickpeas… well, pretty much everything. It’s cool to begin with, I probably find it cooler ’cause she’s my kid!

It was early to bed for the rest of the house tonight.  I ate one of the delicious cupcakes I made last night while pondering what to make myself for dinner (they ate leftovers from Thanksgiving). I settled on a reheated stuffed artichoke and a batch of Giulia’s pastina.  I have to say, it’s perfect comfort food.  My mom always made it for us as kids, but not this way. I have to say, this is much better.  Something about snuggling up under a blanket  with a nice bowl of that is the perfect way to end the weekend.

Pastina

1/4 cup pastina
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp butter
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmigiano
Freshly ground pepper

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan, add pastina and salt, and cook until most of the water is absorbed, 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat and add the egg, letting it cook on the hot pasta, then add the butter, cheese, and a little pepper. Serves 1.