Penne with Spinach and Bacon

I made this for supper last night and it was really good! Sprinkled Feta cheese on top. I took a picture of hubby`s. Made ours separate because he had to work late, so I have no idea what amount of pasta I actually used in the end. I always make too much. But I really think the sauce makes enough for two rather than four servings. Tasty and easy!

INGREDIENTS:
1 (12 ounce) package penne
Pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 slices bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced
Tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed
And torn into bite-size pieces

DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through.
3. Place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture.
4 servings

Submitted by: Superman's Mom at allrecipes.com

My Green Door

Been doing the usual things off the computer...work, reading, cooking,cleaning, decluttering the kitchen, wiping muddy dog feet, cleaning up the gardens, making a new cat door and painting outside trim white and the front door green....

It may not be the prettiest door, and it`s hidden with an old screen door I painted white, but I like it much better than the brown. It feels cottagey and will be having a plain white curtain, rather than that ecru lace one. Maybe it will hint at what`s inside eventually. Still the same in there for now. I haven`t even finished the couch yet. But maybe this weekend. So much to do. Want to get together with Jackie from Jacran Cottage too, one of these weekends. Look forward to that, just when...I don`t know yet!
The spring flowers are blooming. Not a lot of them, but what`s there is nice and looking better every day. And as you can see, the wood stumps for the cats are still there lol. It was like a hot day in summer this past weekend! Chilly now though, and we had a quick and very windy downpour. Good for the plants.....not so good for my Mum`s big trellis plant stand. The wind kept flipping it over and then upright again, smashing bits off. Almost like a small tornado here a few hours ago.

This is the new window in the frontroom. I stuck a glass of fake tulips on it. I felt an urge for something real too so , I dug up a spring flower and potted an ivy stem. The fake tulips actually look the best though. Hubby got the shelf for me to eventually put some real potted flowers and plants on. All the windows are being draped in plain white sheers hung from rings on wrought iron poles. Those are supposed to arrive this week. I`m excited....another small step forward to a hopefully nice room....

To the families and friends of the students and teachers who lost their lives in this horrendous shooting in the USA at Virginia Tech University. My heart and prayers go out to you.....

Continuing My Sometimes Overwhelming Project

I`m finally able to get back to this slipcover business. I have the whole day off today! Thank you so much everyone for all the lovely comments. I`m still trying to get over to visit. Hopefully I can do some of that before we head off to a surprise 40th birthday party for my brother-in-law tomorrow.

I`ve been hearing on the radio lots lately about this place in St. Jacobs called Blind Ambition. It`s the largest fabric store in Ontario and next month I`m paying them a visit to continue putting together some fabrics for everything else in the frontroom.
Here`s one side of the couch arm finished although the back part isn`t done yet. I have to make it so it slides off somehow. I`ll worry about that later. Need to do some parts I can see so I keep inspired about all this work...

Teddy really has moved since the last picture but sits here while I`m doing the pillows and now he has another couch buddy. One cushion done except for the back zipper and cord trim on the front...

I had to take a picture of this guy too. He`s laying on an old runner rug of my sister`s we`ve put down for now until we get a proper one. It`s much safer for Elvis when he comes galloping down the hall....

I love the colours in this picture and am going to use them as another jump off point . The walls are white and one large couch totally green and add more white and green with the other colours here. Eventually I`ll have a totally clear idea I hope LOL...

Back to work now. Have a fantastic weekend everyone!