Lamb and Eggplant Pastitsio

It's been absolutely ages since I've posted anything on here since I joined Facebook but this one is worthy of posting.  We got hit with winter big time on Tuesday!  It has been snowing for 3 days.  We had a lovely fall this year.  Figured we'd have a nice and easy stroll into winter but  nope.  Full on winter weather, bam! 

So in the spirit of the weather I wanted to make a hearty pasta dish and the first thing that came to my  mind was Lamb and Eggplant Pastitsio.  I've been making it for years.  One of Paul's favorites.  I made it so often we got tired of it.  I think it's been about 3 or 4 yrs since I've made it.    Try this recipe.  It's pretty much fool proof.  I added a bit more garlic and oregano to the lamb sauce and a touch of wine as it was a bit dry at first.  If you absolutely don't like lamb, you could substitute ground beef.  Our dear friend Allie came over for dinner and we had a wonderful evening as usual.  Great company, conversation, wine, music, food.  Cheers and Bon Hiver everyone!

Seconds anyone?  ;)

 

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A friend on Facebook from Italy introduced me to this band. The John Butler Trio...but this is John doing this tune solo...unbelievable! ;)

My sister the published writer!

http://www.amazon.ca/This-Distance-Karen-McLaughlin/dp/1897151403/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258587757&sr=8-1

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Robyn Gallagher inherits a car from the mother-in-law she believes disapproved of her. In it, she sets out from the town where she buried Muriel, on the banks of the Bay of Fundy, to go on a cross-country road trip back to her home in Calgary. Although there are hazards along the way, Robyn discovers that her journey crosses more than just physical terrain. The long stretches of solitude enable her to finally speak her mind to Muriel, to settle old scores, and to seize the opportunity to reflect on where she stands -- both within herself and within the world. At times furious, funny, and deeply compassionate, From This Distance is the life-affirming story of one woman's liberation from limited expectations.

About the Author

Karen McLaughlin lives on a small island in British Columbia and enjoys fast cars, gardening, and walking with her cat. She has won the Steeple Artworks Artist's Society scholarship and the EM/Media Scholarship, among other honours. She has a BFA from Alberta College of Art and Design and has studied at the University of Regina and Saint Mary's University in Halifax. From This Distance is her second novel.

I'm so proud and happy for her.  She's worked extremely hard and long on this one and it's so great to see it come to light. 

She also has a blog now.  She just started it but will be adding more content, pictures and stories about her life and this book.  Please click on the link to order her book and visit her blog!

http://karen-mclaughlin.blogspot.com/