Friday 13 July 2007

Thought of the day

"Philosophy is like being in a dark room and looking for a black cat.

Metaphysics is like being in a dark room and looking for a black cat that isn't there.

Theology is like being in a dark room and looking for a black cat that isn't there and shouting 'I found it!'"

Sunday 1 July 2007

Mmmm pasta

Well, Louise and I are still having fun with her pasta machine. Prior to her birthday, we made filled pasta (ravioli and tortellini) by hand, which was fun, but messy and slow. That day we made three different shapes as Louise had made three different fillings (my favourite: the butternut squash one).

I got her a ravioli tray for her birthday, so yesterday we tried it out. Took us a couple of
trays before we worked out the technique, but I was pretty darn impressed with the results. The filling was fantastic too, gorgonzola picante with walnuts with parsely, although the purist Italians might not be impressed!