Funk

I have been in a bit of a funk latley.

I am not exactly sure whats been going on.

Nothing has changed, nothing is different, but I am just not myself.

Maybe I am going through pre-wedding blues or something.

But alls I know is I am not myself.

Hence my little absence form blogging.

I am going home for my bridal shower/ bachelorette party this weekend, so maybe that will cheer me up.

Bad quality, but new wedding necklack!!

What do you think!?

♥

Tonight, however, my cable went out so I was able to indulge myself in making a delicious meal.

Ingredients:

1 pound asparagus

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

1 pound penne

1/4 pound butter, cut into pieces

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Directions:

Heat the oven to 400°. Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them. Cut the spears into 1-inch pieces. Put the asparagus on a baking sheet and toss with the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer until 3 tablespoons remain. Stir in the brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from the heat.

Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling, salted water until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss with the butter, vinegar, asparagus, Parmesan, and the remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt. Serve with additional Parmesan.

So so so good!