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MORE NOVEL IDEAS (cont) Awards ceremony is held, with some 270 people
in attendance. Movies were just making the
• James McNeill Whistler is well known for the transition from silent films to “talkies,” but all
painting of his mother entitled “arrangement the nominated films were without sound.
in Gray and Black No. 1,” more commonly
known as “Whistler’s Mother.” James * On May 11, 1934, a massive dust storm sends
Whistler’s father was also famous in his own millions of tons of topsoil flying across the
right for his innovative addition to the train. parched Great Plains to the East Coast and as
What was it? What else---the whistle! far away as ships 300 miles offshore. Farmers
had pushed their fields to the limit, plowing
• George Westinghouse is remembered under more and more grassland.
for his accomplishments in the field of
electricity, but his first patent, at age 19, was * On May 15, 1942, Lt. Ronald Reagan, a caval-
for a rotary steam engine. Westinghouse ry officer, applies for reassignment to the Army
received 134 patents in 10 years, about one Air Force. As a public relations officer, the actor
every three weeks. A pioneer in the railroad and future president produced military training,
industry, he had the exclusive patent on morale and propaganda films.
compressed air brakes for trains, followed
by 20 supplementary patents improving on * On May 12, 1975, the American freighter May- WONDERFUL WORDS
his railroad brakes. His electrically-controlled aguez is captured by communist government
railroad signals were the first of their kind. forces gunboats in Cambodia. Two days later TRUE MEANINGS
President Ford ordered the bombing of the Cam-
THOMAS EDISON bodian port where the gunboats had come from. By Janet Spencer
Forty-one Americans died, many in an accidental • In the 1600s a popular game was often
• Thomas Alva Edison is best remembered for explosion during the attack.
his light bulb and phonograph inventions, yet played between two people and a referee.
this genius obtained more than 1,300 other * On May 13, 1985, in Philadelphia, police begin The game was partly gambling and partly
patents over the course of his creative life. evacuating people from their homes in order bartering. The game started when two
During the 1880s, he filed for a patent on the to prepare for an operation against MOVE, a people had items that they wished to swap. A
average of every five days. A voting machine, radical cult group. MOVE had begun assembling friend or bystander would be called upon to
a talking doll, waxed paper, an electric safety a large arsenal and building bunkers in their row judge the value of the two items to determine
lantern for miners, and an electric pen were house. The government gave $1.5 million to whether or not they were equal in worth. If
among his successful items. three survivors of the raid. not, the owner of the item of lesser value
was called upon to pony up some extra cash
• When questioned about the frequency of his * On May 14, 1999, President Bill Clinton apolo- to make the deal even.
inventions, Thomas Edison stated he should gizes directly to Chinese President Jiang Zemin
have “a minor invention every ten days and a on the phone for the accidental NATO bombing • Next, the referee would doff his cap and each
big thing every six months or so.” of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. of the players would place some coins in the
China refused Clinton’s calls for four days and hat. The referee would hold the cap high and
• Thomas Edison’s dying breath was saved in banned American films and music in protest. each player would reach into it. They then
a bottle by Henry Ford and can be seen today had the choice of pulling out a coin, or pulling
at the Ford Museum in Greenfield Village, (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. out nothing at all. If both players drew out
Michigan. Edison’s entire Menlo Park, New All Rights Reserved coins, the deal was on and the referee got
Jersey laboratory, reassembled piece by to keep the coins. If neither player drew out
piece, is also on display there. coins, the deal was off and the referee got to
keep the coins. If only one player drew out
• When Edison tested his first light bulb in coins, the deal was off, but the lucky player
1879, it burned for 40 hours. got to keep the coins.

• Through the years the name of this simple
betting game where each player places a
hand in a cap entered our language. Because
of the referee’s judgements concerning
equalizing the value of the swap and leveling
the playing field, the word now refers to any
action taken to make a contest more even:
Handicap.

MISS BELINDA

• Around the turn of the century a humorist
named Gelett Burgess kept America
laughing. He’s best known for a ditty he
wrote: “I’ve never seen a purple cow / I hope
I never see one / But I can tell you anyhow /
I’d rather see than be one.”

• In 1906 Gelett Burgess published a witty book
entitled “Are You a Bromide?” The book was
selling well when the American Booksellers
Association annual banquet rolled around.
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• It was customary to distribute free copies
Payette, ID of popular new books at the convention,
and it was customary to have those
BARNS ∙ GARAGES books covered in book jackets designed
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using depictions of buxom women to sell
∙ WAREHOUSES everything. Many book jackets displayed
a languishing damsel.
1. GEOGRAPHY: What is Canada’s
northernmost territory? • In designing a book jacket for this
2. TELEVISION: Which sitcom features occasion, Gelett Burgess wanted to mock
a bar named Paddy’s Pub? these conventions, so he lifted the image
3. SCIENCE: Mycology is the study of of a gorgeous beauty from a toothpaste
what? ad and put it on his book jacket, dubbing
4. MUSIC: Which city is mentioned in her with a fictitious name. Her first name
the Eagles’ 1972 song “Take It Easy”? was Belinda. She was quoted on the
5. MEASUREMENTS: Which civilization book jacket saying gushy things about
was the first to divide a day into 24 the book.
hours?
6. U.S. STATES: How many states bor- • At the banquet, 500 copies of this
der Colorado? book with the spoof book jacket were
7. MOVIES: “Hedwig’s Theme” is the distributed. Afterwards, Belinda’s last
music that marks which movie series? name entered our language meaning
8. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel- a short piece of writing which generally
la “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”? praises or promotes something. Belinda’s
9. LANGUAGE: What does The Magna last name was Blurb.
Carta mean in English?
10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is SWEET HARD TACK
the traditional birthstone for June
babies? • In the Roman Empire, bakers invented
a new product. First they made a loaf of
(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. dough without using oils or butter. Next
they put a slab of dough into the oven.
Once cooked, they sliced it into individual
portions and baked the slices again. This
removed all moisture, making it crisp
and dry, and giving it an extraordinarily
long shelf life, useful during
wars, journeys, and sea
voyages.

• After the fall of the
Roman Empire, these
crackers popped up in
Tuscany, Italy, thanks to
a local baker who served
them with wine. Their
popularity spread, and
even Columbus packed
these sweet crispy crackers
on his voyages. In Italy
they are eaten with wine;
in England with tea; and in
America with coffee. The
name for this item comes
from the Latin words
“bis” meaning twice, and
“coctum” meaning baked:
biscotti, from which we also
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INNOVATIVE IDEAS

* Kim Walker played clique leader Heather By Kathy Wolfe
Chandler in the movie “Heathers.” Her character
was noted for stinging one-liners, one of which • American chemist Lyle Goodhue patented
-- “Did you have a brain tumor for breakfast?” -- the aerosol container in 1941. Insecticides
had a tragic echo. Walker died of a brain tumor were the first items sold in this new dispenser.
13 years after uttering the line onscreen.
• When America’s first hideaway bed was
* The fingerprints of a koala are so indistinguish- stowed away for the day, it had to be raised
able from humans that they have occasionally up to the ceiling and secured there. It was
been confused at a crime scene. a famous statesman who received the first
patent for this convenient item---Thomas
* Charles VI of France, aka Charles the Mad, be- Jefferson.
lieved he was made of glass and could shatter at
any moment. One method he used to avoid this • Bavarian immigrant Levi Strauss designed
dire fate involved ordering his tailors to sew iron his heavy denim workpants for the miners of
rods into his clothing. San Francisco in 1850. Levi charged $13.50
a pair of these sturdy trousers.
* The world record to remove and replace a car
engine is 42 seconds. • It was the greatest thing since sliced bread--
-a machine that not only sliced the bread but
* Rabbit jumping, shin kicking, toe wrestling, bog wrapped it as well! This device was the 1930
snorkeling and aggressive sitting are all actual brainstorm of Otto Rohwodder.
sports.
• Chester Carlson spent a good part of his
* Discarded shoes can take up to 1,000 years to life perfecting the copy machine, receiving
break down. a patent in 1937. However, the world didn’t
share his vision of one-touch copying, and 20
* Jerry Seinfeld was such a fan of comic book companies rejected his presentation before it
hero Superman that he included a reference to was finally marketed for the first time in 1959
the character in every episode of his eponymous under the name “Xerox 914.”
sitcom.
• A young medical student working his way
* It only takes 23 people to enter a room to give through school in the early 1900s took a job
you an even chance that two of them have the as a shoe salesman, where he recognized
same birthday. Put 75 people in the room and just how uncomfortable most shoes were.
the chances rise to 99%. By the time he graduated, he had invented
an arch support he called the “Foot-eazer”
and before long opened his own factory.
Over the course of his 85 years, Dr. William
Scholl introduced more than 1,000 foot care
products and claimed he’s had only one corn
in his entire life.

* Chinese paintings from as far back as 200 B.C. MORE ON PAGE 9 ONLINE AT
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* The US government trains sea lions to find and
retrieve equipment lost at sea and to identify
intruders swimming into restricted areas. While
they don’t have sonar like dolphins, they do have
excellent eyesight.

* In some countries it is not illegal to escape
prison as long as no laws are broken.
***
Thought for the Day: “Teachers open the doors,
but you must enter by yourself.” -- Chinese prov-
erb

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once or twice a week to keep my
stainless steel appliance fronts
looking their best.” -- R.C. in North
Carolina

* In the closet, we all want to
pare away unused items, but
sometimes it seems like you wear
clothes that you don’t. Turn all the
clothes hangers the opposite way
(facing out instead of in). When
you use an item and it is returned
to the closet, replace the hanger
normally. In a few months, if an
item has not been worn, it will be
apparent. If it’s not likely to be
worn, it should go.

* Spring is a wonderful time to
clean the walls inside your house.
It clears away hidden dust and
really freshens a room. Clean
painted walls by dusting them first
with a dry mop, then washing with
a rag dampened in water. If you
need a little extra oomph -- say, in
the kitchen or bath -- add a couple
drops of mild dish soap.

* Keep a bottle of club soda handy
for spot stains on carpets or up-
holstery. It’s good for more than
just drinks.

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All Vets Now Eligible for Lessons for All of Us
COVID Vaccine
I have a new friend. When she
With the SAVE Act (Strengthening and Am- bangs on my door, on a daily ba-
plifying Vaccination Efforts), the Department sis now, it’s clear that she wants
of Veterans Affairs is opening the doors to vaccinating all veterans, spouses and to come in and visit. So, being a
caregivers. This is a major step forward from the previous rules of only vaccinating good neighbor, I open the door and
certain groups of veterans and employees. The numbers of those now eligible has in she trots. She now knows where
gone from 9 million to 33 million. the kitchen is and that I’ve laid
First on the list are veterans who use VA health care, veterans who never enrolled in a supply of her favorite foods.
but use care and medical services in the first 12 months after separation and the She heads there, leading the way,
caregivers for those veterans. talking a mile a minute. Stuffed
Under the new rules, the following will then be eligible to receive the vaccine: after she eats, she’ll sprawl on the
* Veterans who can’t enroll in VA health care; couch and have a long nap, safe
* Veterans who are eligible for hospital care, medical services and nursing homes
abroad in the Foreign Medical Program; from the world.
* Beneficiaries who are eligible for care due to a specific disability or death of a vet- My new friend is a cat -- a grey
eran; tabby, age 4, with a tiny bell on her
* Caregivers of veterans participating in the VA’s Medical Foster Home Program,
Bowel and Bladder Program, Home-Based Primary Care Program or Veteran Directed red collar.
Care Program; This cat, whose name I’m told is
* Spouses of veterans. Missy, is an orphan, at least right
If you can’t make it to the VA and can’t find federal or state vaccination sites in your now. Her owner, a neighbor, is in
town, keep an eye out for VA-organized pop-up vaccine clinics. I recently went to the hospital and the prognosis is
an all-veterans pop-up clinic held in my town, one of eight rural locations that were grim. The woman was found a few
opened in my state. It was impressive. The event had been widely announced on the weeks ago when another neighbor
news, on Facebook, in the newspapers. Somebody did a good job of spreading the noticed that Missy was still sitting
word. on the porch in the middle of the af-
To sign up for the vaccine, whether you currently get care through VA or not, go ternoon, apparently unfed and up-
here: www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine. Scroll down to read how you’ll be set. The neighbor investigated and
contacted when your group is eligible. You don’t want to miss the phone call, email found Missy’s owner on the floor. An
or text message. And keep an eye on your local facility’s web page for updates.
(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. ambulance was called.
Let this be a lesson to all of us. If
we have pets and we live alone, we
need a backup plan for the animals’

care.
Someone needs to know we have

pets, know what they eat and
where the food is kept. If it’s an
older animal and medicine is re-
quired, somebody needs to know
how to give it, and when. This
someone needs to know the name

of the vet.
The second lesson is about us:
Somebody needs to be aware
enough of our daily routines that if
something is wrong, they’ll know to
investigate: the blinds still closed,
the paper still at the door ... or the
cat still sitting unfed on the porch.

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Sports Quiz Answers Trivia Answers

1. Didier Drogba. 1. Nunavut
2. The Miami Dolphins. 2. “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”
3. Lomas Brown. 3. Fungi
4. Barbados. 4. Winslow, Arizona
5. D2: The Mighty Ducks. 5. Ancient Egyptians
6. Ken Venturi. 6. Seven: Utah, Arizona, New Mexi-
7. The Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. co, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and
Wyoming
7. “Harry Potter”
8. Truman Capote
9. The Great Charter
10. Pearl

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INNOVATIVE IDEAS (cont) ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Temper your
typical Aries urge to charge into a situa-
• Although the carpet sweeper was invented in 1876, the name of its inventor tion and demand answers. Instead, let the
lives on today, Melville Bissell. Hubert Booth came up with the electric vacuum Lamb’s gentler self emerge to deal with a
cleaner in 1901! (cont) problem that requires delicacy.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You are aware
• Celebrity moms Jamie Lee Curtis and Christie Brinkley got into the inventing act of what’s going on, so continue to stand by
with ideas for kids. Curtis obtained a patent for a diaper with a pre-moistened your earlier decision, no matter how per-
baby wipe; while Brinkley’s creation of children’s educational blocks earned her suasive the counter-arguments might be.
U.S. Patent No. 4,998,883. Money pressures will soon ease.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) By all means,
• The next time you have a manicure, ask your technician if she has the artificial have fun and enjoy your newly expanded
fingernail with the clock and calendar display available. This 1989 invention social life. But don’t forget that some people
enables ladies everywhere to have lovely nails that tell time as well! are depending on you to keep promises that
are very important to them.
• The name of Porsche brings to mind a sleek, speedy sports car, but did you CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You need to
know that Ferdinand Porsche was also the creator of the Volkswagen Beetle? wait patiently for an answer to a workplace
Although the Bug was invented in 1934, it wasn’t introduced in America until problem and not push for a decision. Re-
1949 and remained pretty much the same through 1981, when the 20-millionth member: Time is on your side. A financial
Beetle was manufactured. The new Bug design was introduced in 1998. matter needs closer attention.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You now have
• When we think of Henry Ford, we think of the automobile, but how about his information that can influence that decision
other invention, charcoal briquettes? Ford came up with this idea to use up all you planned to make. But the clever Cat will
the scraps of wood remaining from the manufacture of his Model T’s. consult a trusted friend or family member
before making a major move.
• Back in 1936, Oklahoma grocer Sylvan Goldman was bothered by the fact that VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Good
his customers quit shopping when their hand-held baskets became too heavy. news: You’re finding that more doors are
He devised a shopping cart on wheels after stating at a folding chair. His new opening for you to show what you can do,
creation, dubbed “Cartwheels,” could hold twice as many groceries as a basket! and you don’t even have to knock very hard
When customers were slow to try his new innovation, Goldman hired actors to to get the attention you’re seeking.
cheerfully propel full carts up and down the aisles, pretending to shop. Goldman’s LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your
original cart can be seen at Washington, D.C.’s Smithsonian Institute. gift for creating order out of chaos will help
you deal with a sudden rush of responsibil-
ities that would threaten someone less able
to balance his or her priorities.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
Congratulations. Your energy levels are
coming right back up to normal -- just in
time to help you tackle some worthwhile
challenges and make some important choic-
es.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December
21) The sage Sagittarian should demand a
full explanation of inconsistencies that might
be cropping up in what had seemed to be a
straightforward deal.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A
conflict between obligations to family and to
the job can create stressful problems. Best
advice: Balance your dual priorities so that
one doesn’t outweigh the other.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
Don’t guess, speculate or gossip about that
so-called mystery situation at the work-
place. Bide your time. An explanation will be
forthcoming very soon.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Boredom
might be creeping in and causing you to lose
interest in a repeat project. Deal with it by
flipping over your usual routine and finding
a new way to do an old task.
BORN THIS WEEK: You can warm the cold-
est heart with your lyrical voice and bright
smile. You find yourself at home, wherever
you are.

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1. Is the book of Hosea in the Old or BIBLE TRIVIA
New Testament or neither? ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Jehoshaphat;
2. Emboldened by God’s declaration, 3) 40; 4) Edom; 5) Tentmaker; 6)
which Old Testament king went into Great-grandson
battle with singers leading the army?
Ahaz, Hezekiah, Manasseh, Jehoshaphat
3. From 1 Chronicles 29, how many
years did David reign over Israel? 7, 33,
40, 57
4. The prophecy of Obadiah is basically
about what nation? Shem, Edom, Tabor,
Nebo
5. What was Aquila’s profession in
Corinth? Tentmaker, Harp player, Map-
maker, Servant
6. David was what relation to Boaz?
Brother, Son, Grandson, Great-grandson

Hardcore trivia fan? Visit Wilson Casey’s
subscriber site at www.patreon.com/
triviaguy.

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PHOTO: Scene from “Happy Feet”
Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

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April 29 is International Dance Day, in case you didn’t know. It’s so
placed on the calendar to celebrate the birthday of Jean-Georges
Noverre (1727-1810), creator of modern ballet. That’s according to the
International Theatre Institute, the founder and creator of IDD. Here
are seven films that each celebrate the art of dance in their own special
way.

“Dirty Dancing” -- Way up in the Catskills, Francis “Baby” Houseman (Jennifer Grey) learns more than the meringue from resident hunky
dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze). When Johnny’s is looking for a dance partner for the big, summer-ending dance, Baby
steps in, falls in love and learns to fly.

“Black Swan” -- Natalie Portman plays Nina, a passionate, talented, obsessive dancer in Darren Aronofsky’s dark psychological thriller. As
a replacement for the previous prima ballerina, Nina fixates on the possibility of being replaced, personified by newcomer Lily (Mila Kunis).

“Happy Feet” -- Elijah Wood voices Mumble, an Emperor penguin who can dance but not sing. This is a problem, because Emperor pen-
guins find their soul mate by each casting a unique heartsong. Mumble stumbles his way through courtship, attempting to win the heart of
Gloria (Brittney Murphy) while standing up for his own unique heartsong.

“Billy Elliot” -- The story of an 11-year-old English boy (played by Jamie Bell) who is sent by his miner father to a gym to learn boxing and
instead gravitates instantly to a dance class -- an artform at which he excels. His father and family, as well as the townspeople, must band
together to give this special young man a shot at the future he richly deserves.

“You Got Served” -- Marques Houston and Omari “Omarion” Grandberry star as Elgin and David, two street dancers and friends who have
the opportunity to participate in a dance competition for a $50k prize and a spot in a Lil’ Kim video (who performs as herself).

“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” -- Straight-laced Janey (Sarah Jessica Parker) is an Army brat, Catholic schoolgirl and classically trained
dancer obsessed with the local “Dance TV” show and a contest to add a new dancing couple to their lineup. Helen Hunt plays Lynne, a
wild-spirit enabling friend who covers for Janey while she works out a routine (and some bad girl feelings) for local hunk Jeff (Lee Mont-
gomery).

“Footloose” Ð Kevin Bacon plays Ren MacCormack, a heck of a teen dream who sullenly relocates from Chicago to a small town. There,
he must appeal to the gods -- and the local minister (John Lithgow) and town council -- to allow the high-school students to hold a senior
prom, in a town where dancing has been banned as leading youth astray. He enlists the help of the minister’s lovely daughter (Lori Sing-
er), a rebel spirit with an angel’s heart.

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Keep It Simple in the Kitchen on Mother’s Day
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My husband’s culinary skills begin and end with making a great pot of
coffee. With that in mind, I’ve created a simple Mother’s Day dinner
recipe that even a non-cook can successfully follow. Preparing a meal
is one of the best ways to show someone you love them. After all, the
origin of Mother’s Day is rooted in a daughter’s love and respect for her

mother.
In 1905, after her mother’s death, Anna M. Jarvis began a campaign
to recognize her mother’s work as a community activist and peace ad-
vocate, and to honor her memory. It took several years, but in 1914,
President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill recognizing Mother’s Day as a national holiday. The House of Rep-
resentatives also adopted a resolution recommending that officials of the federal government wear white

carnations on Mother’s Day.
Here’s a simple recipe for Pasta With Spinach. The step-by-step directions will ensure a successful result

for even the most unskilled cook, and create the perfect meal for the Moms we love.

BEGINNER’S PASTA WITH SPINACH

8 ounces angel hair pasta
1 gallon cold water
4 teaspoons salt (for water)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning spice
1 package (10-ounce) prewashed baby spinach
1/2 cup sour cream or feta cheese
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

TO COOK THE PASTA: PHOTO CREDIT: Depositphotos

1. Fill a large, tall stockpot with the water, turn heat to high and bring water to a boil.

2. When water begins to boil, add the salt. (Adding the salt to the water now is necessary because it’s the

time when the pasta absorbs it best. Do not add oil of any kind. Oil will coat the pasta, and the sauce will

not stick.)

3. Hold the pasta vertically over the boiling water and carefully slide it into the pot. Lower the heat to me-

dium so the pasta water doesn’t foam up and boil over the sides. As the pasta begins to soften, use a long

fork or wooden spoon to push the pasta into the water until it’s submerged.

4. Turn the heat back up to high. Stir the pasta to keep it from clumping together. Stir every few minutes

as needed to keep the pasta separated.

5. After 6 to 8 minutes, use the fork or spoon to pull out a piece of pasta. Taste it to see if it is soft, not

raw or starchy-tasting. The pasta is done when it is “al dente,” which is Italian for “when it is right for the

tooth,” and refers to the correct cooking point of pasta. If the pasta isn’t done, let it continue to cook an-

other 2 or 3 minutes until it’s soft but firm -- not mushy or overcooked.

6. Fill a coffee cup with some of the pasta water and set it aside to use when making the sauce.

7. Place a large colander in the sink. Using potholders to protect your hands, carefully move the pot to the

sink. Carefully drain the pasta into the colander.

8. Pick up the colander with the potholders and shake it well to remove any excess water from the pasta.

Do NOT rinse the pasta.

9. Place the drained pasta back into the large pot and start making the sauce.

TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
1. Using a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil. Add the toma-
toes, Italian seasoning and spinach, a few handfuls at a time, and stir to combine.
2. When the spinach begins to wilt, stir in the sour cream or feta cheese and the pesto.
3. Pour the sauce into the large pot containing the drained pasta. Turn the heat to low.
4. Mix the sauce and the pasta together until well-combined.
5. Use a 1 or 2 tablespoons of the pasta water to thin out the sauce, as needed.
6. Place the finished pasta in a large bowl and serve immediately with garlic bread or rolls. Serves 6.

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Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven
cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.divapro.
com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva!

on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis.

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