On Sep 4, 2:52*am, Serene Vannoy > wrote:
> Made the sauce last night. Well, last night and today; it simmered for
> around 24 hours. *I know, I know, you'll tell me that's too long, but
> it's my mother's sauce, and 10-24 hours is how long it cooks. *Assembled
> the lasagna in my biggest pan with an extra layer, because we're having
> company tomorrow, and I want there to be LOTS of food. Also started
> three batches of NYT bread to have with it. There may be veggies and may
> not, depending on how easily I'm able to get my house clean in the morning.
>
> Looking forward to the lasagna feast. We don't have it often, and even
> less often with my mom's sauce. For an extra added bonus, I made it in
> the actual pot my mom used when I was little. I am such a sap.

NOT a sap - just having a good memory of childhood.

May we see a photo when it's done?

On 09/04/2010 07:44 AM, Kalmia wrote:
> On Sep 4, 2:52 am, Serene > wrote:
>> Made the sauce last night. Well, last night and today; it simmered for
>> around 24 hours. I know, I know, you'll tell me that's too long, but
>> it's my mother's sauce, and 10-24 hours is how long it cooks. Assembled
>> the lasagna in my biggest pan with an extra layer, because we're having
>> company tomorrow, and I want there to be LOTS of food. Also started
>> three batches of NYT bread to have with it. There may be veggies and may
>> not, depending on how easily I'm able to get my house clean in the morning.
>>
>> Looking forward to the lasagna feast. We don't have it often, and even
>> less often with my mom's sauce. For an extra added bonus, I made it in
>> the actual pot my mom used when I was little. I am such a sap.
>
> NOT a sap - just having a good memory of childhood.

Embrace the power of "and". :-)

>
> May we see a photo when it's done?

Of course! :-)

Here are a couple pics of it from last time:
http://serenecooking.livejournal.com/60042.html

Serene
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