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I've always loved pasta. Like a pair of jeans, it can be dressed up or dressed down. It's also relatively simple to make. My favorite variety is those long, thin noodles that are somewhat round, not flat, and go easily onto a fork. The sauce is buttery, not oily, and the herbs are fresh. My family plants tomatoes, basil, some corn, flowers, strawberries and blue berries in our small garden. But my favorite plants are the herbs. Rosemary, thyme, oregano, and sage all decorate the buttery, garlicky pasta. It is flavorful without being too rich. It is fresh, homemade, and summery. And the best part is that I can and DO make it for myself.

On a completely unrelated note, I also love sushi.