This is a joke in our household. One of the people who I follow on twitter and read his blog posted: If two foodies sit down to dinner and a picture is not taken, did it happen? My Beloved roared when I read him this because he feels that it is very true. We were teasing about just that when I took the picture above.
It is a simple meal for family. What can you put together fast. A pound of cooked pasta. A half pound of pancetta browned. A handful of pine nuts and sliced garlic thrown into the pan while the pancetta is cooking. A tablespoon or so of dried basil next. A few stirs and minutes until everything is well mingled. A half cup of heavy whipping cream and two handfuls of grated asiago cheese stirred into the pancetta at the very end.
Three bowls. Three forks. A sprinkle of cheese. Laughter. Conversation. Home. Family.
Yes, dinner does take place if a picture is not taken. It is even better if a memory is made.