EASY & DELICIOUS: Fresh Tomato Pasta

This is a recipe from Real Simple.  I have made it so many times that I had to share.  It is the quickest and most delicious meal. 

Serves 4


Hands-On Time: 20m

Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

12 ounces linguine

1 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, quartered MUST BE FRESH

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, chopped

kosher salt and black pepper

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

Directions

1.Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

2.Meanwhile, in a food processor, puree the tomatoes, oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

3.Toss the pasta with the tomato sauce and half the basil. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and the remaining basil before serving.

French Bridge Chairs & Preservation

I purchased these pair of chairs on Craigslist for $75.  I did my research and similar chairs were selling online at various antique stores for $800 and up.  This is original leather and I am such a conservationist that, while I intended to recover and they would look much better in my apartment recovered, I am finding it very difficult to do so.

At work, I regularly alter antiques to fit the space for clients.  Cut rugs down to fit a room, refinish wood furniture, remove antique textiles from chairs bought at auction, replace worn horsehair upholstery with new foam and down.  It never feels right.

Question is: to preserve or to refresh?