I am a PROUD American!

CookingWithCarlo.com ^ | 05/27/06 | Carlo3b, Dad, Chef, Author

[carlo3b]

I am full of fire and pride for our fighting force today.. We will all have freedom this Memorial Day Weekend and I just want to remind everyone to remember who provided it...

[Flyer]

You have cooked up another great essay!

[cardinal4]

Good post as always, Carlo. Grazie!

[carlo3b]

I am also an unabashed patriot, and have had my grandchildren place my 100 American flags on my front lawn this year.. I couldn't care who the Hell likes it or not.. :)

[WorkingClassFilth]

I was born in the greatest nation in the history of the world. Being born here didn't make me a real American. That took time.

Truer words were never spoken. Thanks for the wonderful post!

[P.O.E.]

Amen, Carlo. God Bless America.

[Soaring Feather]

Oh, what a fabulous sight to see, one hundred flags waving on your lawn.


My flag will be hung this weekend as well. It was my Uncle's flag, he was a WWII Navy Vet.

Good Bless America and keep her strong.

[Soaring Feather]

[b4its2late]

[LET LOOSE THE DOGS OF WAR]

Thanks for the gentle and profound reason to be proud to be an American.

[lysie]

Goodness gracious! You do have a way with words. Goosebump...BTTT

[carlo3b]

I hope this is what you are looking for.. My family loves this stuff.. Enjoy

TORTELLINI WITH PORK and PROSCIUTTO, CREAM SAUCE

• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/4 lb. prosciutto
• 1/4 lb. med rare, lean Roasted Pork, cut in thin slices
• 1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 c. light cream
• 2 tbsp. cognac, or brandy
• 1/3 c. grated Pecorino cheese
• Fresh parsley (flat leaf), snipped
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lb. tortellini (cheese) or cavatelli

1) Melt butter in saute pan, medium heat.
2) Add mushrooms and saute about 3 to 5 minutes.
3) Add chopped prosciutto and pork and stir around about 5 minutes. Turn heat to high and add cognac. Deglaze pan 2 to 3 minutes then turn heat to low.
4) Add cream and heat until warm.
5) Add cheese and stir until incorporated in sauce.
Boil pasta until al dente. Put portion of pasta in dish. Sauce over with fresh parsley sprinkled on top and black pepper.

[carlo3b]

Thank you my dear friend, have a great holiday, say hi to all of our friends.. I will be up and around sooner rather than later, God willing that is.. :)

[cardinal4]

You are the best. I have copied it and will be going to Schnucks today to buy the ingredients..!

[carlo3b]

Old soldiers never die and we won't shut up either.. LOL

[carlo3b]

God Bless you my friend..

[MinuteGal]

I'm touched by the "field" of American flags in your front yard. Bless you, Carlo.

Here's another "field" in our American consciousness:

In Flanders fields the poppies grow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below

We are the Dead
Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields

Take up our quarrel with the foe
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch, be yours to hold it high
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields

God bless our troops! God bless America!

Leni

[carlo3b]

I am so proud that some cars honked their horns, and waved at my grandkids as they were putting the flags out.. WHAT A GREAT COUNTRY WITH WONDERFUL FOLKS THAT LIVE HERE!

[pissant]

I liked reading this. Happy Memorial Day.