BUFFY'S PASTA WITH OLIVES, GARLIC & PINE NUTS

Cook pasta according to package directions. Toast pine nuts in medium dry skillet over medium heat until partially brown, about two minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat, add garlic and stir for twenty seconds. Add tomatoes, parsley and basil and cook, stirring frequently, for five minutes (until tomatoes are softened). Add olives and salt. Toss pasta and sauce and add pepper, Parmesan and pine nuts.
                                                                              Carole Riggs - California
                                                                                     In loving memory of
                                                                                  Buffy Leigh Bergsetter













Death is simply a shedding of the physical body like the butterfly shedding it's cocoon. It is a transition to a higher state of consciousness where you continue to percieve, to understand, to laugh, and to be able to grow.

                                                                           Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

APRIL'S VERY EASY CHILI
 

In a large saucepan combine the beef and onion and sauté until beef is browned and onion is tender. Add the stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beans and water. Season with the chili powder, garlic or garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low and let simmer 20-30 minutes. Serves about 4 people.
                                                                                Pat LaFever - Tennessee
                                                                                       In loving memory of
                                                                                                April LaFever