Hand warmer mugs and olive oil

I'd like to start off by saying, olive oil is NOT disgusting. My mom thinks it is, and I simply do not understand it. It just makes things taste... yummy. :)
Super short post today. I would just like to announce that I am SUCH a gourmet cook. Well, not really. But  when it comes to spaghetti, kind of. On the menu tonight was Rachel's homemade marinara sauce with whole wheat noodles. YUM!! The recipe is as follows, whether you're interested or not. :)


Delish Marina
(Makes 2 servings)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Tablespoon chopped onion
4 tomatoes (or 1 drained can diced tomatoes)
Salt and pepper
Any extras you want to add (I like red pepper, olives, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, sometimes browned ground beef)
Oregano
Basil
Parsley and Parmesan cheese to garnish

Heat up oil in a pan. Sautee the garlic and onion until onion is a bit soft. (I like to lift the pan off of the stove when I add the garlic and also turn down the heat, then gradually increase the heat. If I don't, I usually end up burning the garlic.) Scoop out tops of tomatoes. Then, over the sink, squeeze out as much of the juice and seeds as you can. If you don't, the sauce will turn out runny. Rough chop these, and throw them in the pan. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you're using canned tomatoes, don't use salt. They already have salt in them. :) Now is also the time to add your extras. But if you're doing meat, don't put that in until right before the spices. After the mixture has simmered and become softer, add a few pinches of dried oregano, or chop up a couple of fresh sprigs. Also add a few pinches of dried basil. I used 5 fresh basil leaves. Stir, and serve with your favorite noodles! PS. Rachael Ray says that you should always stir your sauce into your noodles... So, don't just place it on top. I guess it looks more appetizing if you stir it in...? I don't know. Do whatever you want. I like to stir it in... Personal preference... Whatever. Garnish with a sprig of parsley, and a small handful of shredded Parmesan. Enjoy, and never use canned/jarred sauce again. ;)

Yep, that's about as gourmet as I get. Ha ha ;)
 Happy Sabbath!

"Our doctrine is clear; we are to be positive and of good cheer. We emphasize our faith, not our fears. We rejoice in the Lord's assurance that He will stand by us and give us guidance and direction. The Holy Ghost testifies to our hearts that we have a loving Heavenly Father, whose merciful plan for our redemption will be fulfilled in every aspect because of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ."
                                         -Quentin L. Cook

Love-
Rachel :)