Not Much Cooking

I think I've reached a new high with not cooking!  We've been pretty busy and although I did still plan, I didn't make recipes.  I did make a nice pasta dish one night over the weekend.  I used up the produce from the basket.  I had cherry tomatoes, garlic, onion, yellow squash, Swiss chard, capers, parsley, and pasta.  It was great but we'll never have it exactly the same because I just tossed it together.

Monday I went with my friend Scott to observe the class he teaches at the Y.  He'll be moving to Kentucky this fall and I'll be teaching the class when he leaves.  The classes are on the second Monday of each month at the Y in Norcross and are no charge.  I'm teaching next month because he'll be on a house hunting trip.  We're doing meals to Keep Cool in the Kitchen.  The class starts at 7.  There will be samples, recipes and tips. 

Last night was "whatever" night on the menu and I had a great meal.  I purchased asparagus because they were on sale and my husband doesn't like them so I knew I'd have asparagus.  I ended up cutting them into bite size pieces, threw them into the water when the rotini pasta was almost done, seared some sea scallops, tossed all together with a little butter, olive oil and lemon pepper spice.  Very tasty! 

Tonight will be some roasted salmon of some kind, potatoes of some kind and I think corn from the freezer.  I'll have to see how much corn I have left since we're getting back into freezing season. 

I leave for Pittsburgh tomorrow.  I'll be driving since I enjoy driving and will be staying with my sister there.  The bridal shower for my niece is on Sunday and then I'll head home.  I'll get some quiet time in the car.  I have the basket done, the present ready to wrap and have to think about packing. 

This morning I met with Valorie at church to discuss the new ministry.  I think we're pretty well set.  I'll be teaching menu planning with three 1 1/2 hour classes starting June 9th at 7 pm.  It will be at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church and I'm not sure of the room yet. 

There is no need to register if you'd just like to drop in and there is no charge for the class.  We'll be talking about saving money and time and reducing some stress in your life. 

Now I need to do some cleaning.  I do not enjoy it but I know I'll like coming home to a clean, organized house.  My husband isn't able to come to Pittsburgh and I don't want him and the cats to have to do housework.  Maybe one load of towels though.