90 discussion queestions

90 topics for discussion in March.
1. Describe, in detail, what your life looks like 5 years from now. What do you do for fun? For work? Where do you live? Where do you drink your coffee in the morning?
5 years from now, I will be 79. I expect to be still alive and still writing and reading fan fiction. For fun, we play a game called Farkle. It's so much fun, I see us doing that till we are gone. We’ll still be in Tucson, Arizona, enjoying the sun. I don't drink coffee, but I drink tea. I'll be sipping that in my kitchen. Of course because none of us know where we will be in 5 years. But I can hope.

How about you?

Topics for talk March

Topics for talk

Things I Would Do if I Were a Multimillionaire.

I've even thought about this one. I would love to be rich. But I have a feeling it's harder than one thinks. I would buy up like 20 run down motels, fix them up and donate them to the city for homeless people. It would help a little. I feel so bad for them. They look so lost and alone. I think it's a tragedy that we have so much homelessness in Arizona. Before long well be like Mexico. The very rich and the dirt poor. More and more Americans are sinking into depression and despair. The ones that are in the middle are praying that they don't lose their jobs. Most people are only two paychecks from being homeless. That's a scary thought.

I wouldn't be rich long. Money goes fast. Then, I would be normal again. 😁🌹❤️

How about you?

Not quite 365 questions March

Not quite 365 days questions, March

3. If you visit somewhere special, do you buy a small memento to bring home (such as a fridge magnet, keyring, ornament, or something else)?

Yup. T-shirts for hubby and me, we collect ball caps, and magnets. Half the time I don't even wear the shirts, and that's the truth. I should stick with magnets.

A friend on DW told me about a t-shirt she saw. It was perfect for me. It says we have romantic walks at our hardware store. It cracked me up because he and I do this at least twice a week. As we walk, we plan what we’re doing and in which room. It's a fun way to exercise.

Recipe for lunch or dinner

Recipe
Fettuccine and Alfredo sauce

Ingredients
* 1 lb Fettuccine
* Salt, for the boiling water, about 1 tbsp
* 1 Stick (8 tbsp) Salted Butter
* 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
* 2 Cups Heavy Cream
* 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
* 1/2 tsp each Salt and Pepper adjust to taste if needed
* Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes optional
* 5 oz Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
* 1/2 Cup Reserved Pasta Water may need more depending on how thick you want your sauce
* Chopped Fresh Parsley, for garnish optional
Instructions
* Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add in the fettuccine and cook it just until al dente, following the package instructions. It’s essential not to drain the pasta, as you’ll need the starchy pasta water for the sauce later.

* While the pasta is cooking, melt the stick of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add in the minced garlic cloves. Cook the garlic for about 1 minute, being cautious not to let it burn, as burnt garlic can turn bitter and ruin the flavor of your sauce.

* Stir in the 2 cups of heavy cream. Season the mixture with the Italian seasoning, along with the salt and pepper and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring this mixture continuously for about 10 minutes, allowing it to thicken. This step eliminates the need for flour, resulting in a creamy, rich sauce.

* Once the sauce has thickened up nicely, add in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. To prevent clumping, add in about half of the cheese at a time, making sure to turn the heat down to low while stirring until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated into the sauce.

* Add the cooked fettuccine directly into the sauce. Pour in about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Mix everything thoroughly, allowing it to simmer for a few additional minutes to let the flavors meld together and the sauce to thicken up. If it becomes too thick, feel free to add more pasta water until you reach your desired consistency. Season with more salt and pepper if needed and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. 


Recipe dessert

Recipe Dessert
Lemon Heaven on Earth Cake


Ingredients:
1 (3.4oz.) box vanilla instant pudding mix unprepared
1½ cups cold whole milk
1 cup sour cream can substitute for vanilla Greek yogurt
14 ounce store bought angel food cake divided
1 (21 oz.) can lemon pie filling divided
8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
¼ cup almond slivers

Directions:
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 (3.4oz.) box vanilla instant pudding mix, 1½ cups cold whole milk, and 1 cup sour cream until smooth, and the mixture begins to thicken. Set aside.
Cut the 14 ounce store bought angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and then evenly layer half of the cubes into the bottom of the baking pan.
Spread about ⅔ of the 1 (21 oz.) can lemon pie filling on top of the angel food cake, then layer the remaining angel food cake over the top of the lemon filling.
Evenly spread the vanilla pudding mixture over the top of the angel food cake layer.
Then top it with the thawed 8 ounces Cool Whip, spreading it out to fully and evenly cover the pan.
Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the remaining lemon pie filling over the cake and swirl it around a bit.
Chill in the refrigerator, uncovered, for 4 to 6 hours or even overnight for a more flavorful and moist cake. Refrigerating it will also help the layers to set. You can tent aluminum foil over the top of the cake if desired.
Right before serving, sprinkle with ¼ cup almond slivers.