Old Dogs

The most exciting news this year- Indy is in a book! Nancy from Indy's vet called to let me know that someone was writing a book about older dogs and would I like Indy to be in it. Absolutely! The photographer (Michael S. Williamson) came over last Jun and took loads of pictures of Indy on his bed and in the front window. Then the writer (Gene Weingarten) called and we talked for about 20 minutes. Some paperwork came and then the wait.......Amazon noted the pub date to be October 7 of the following year! Well it finally came and Indy made the book! I had no idea if he would be in the book for sure, which photo would be used or what the story would say. I ran to B&N on Oct 7, found Indy in the book with a great pic and a lovely story. My boy! I would like to add that the book was published on Oct 7 which is my birthday and Indy is on page 107. Love those kind of co-inky dinkys!

http://www.amazon.com/Old-Dogs-Are-Best/dp/1416534997/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229947107&sr=8-1

Menu for this week

Sunday
leftovers- Thai and Indian

Mon
Sesame noodles with Napa Cabbage- I've posted this before but will post below
steamed broccoli

Tues
paella

Wed- Fri
in laws

Sat
pizza

Sesame Noodles with Napa Cabbage
Adapted from Veg Times by Joe
http://desertculinary.blogspot.com/2005/05/sesame-noodles-with-napa-cabbage.html
he's got a great pic

(my adaptation is to triple the sauce- DH loves it- he's just a saucy guy!)

10 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or udon noodles
9 tablespoons natural peanut butter (I love the crunchy kind)
6 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
6 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons mirin
3 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cups shredded napa cabbage
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to the directions on the package.

In a small saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar and crushed red pepper. Warm sauce over medium-low heat while the noodles cook.

Place cabbage in a colander in the sink - when the noodles are ready, drain them over the cabbage so the hot water can wilt the cabbage. Place the noodles and cabbage in a large bowl, add warmed peanut sauce and toss well to coat. Sprinkle each plate with a portion of the chopped cilantro before serving.

Serve extra peanut sauce for steamed broccoli that goes so well with this dinner.

Makes about 4 servings.