Presto Pasta #178

I must admit that I didn't make any pasta this week...well one with just some jarred pasta sauce to feed two little boys, so in my world that doesn't count. But I've lost five pounds in just a couple of weeks with only minimal slipping off the South Beach Diet wagon.

That said, I'll be bookmarking this week's Presto Pasta Night Roundup - #178. Amy

of Very Culinary did a wonderful job. Her little intros are almost as delicious as each dish. I can't wait to give each on a try.

Thanks Amy for such a great job - any time you want to do it again let me know. As for the rest of you terrific PPNers....merci, gracias and ....well ....thank you in every language!

I can't believe that summer is done...okay perhaps not officially, but next week it's SEPTEMBER! Where did the Summer go? I'll be hosting PPN for the week, so send your entries to me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com. Will you be making one more Summer treat or already planning something Fallish?

Presto Pasta Night #177 is Brilliant

Katie of Thyme for Cooking was our amazing host for Presto Pasta Night #177. This was her fourth time hosting and every time she does, she adds so much...as if the dishes themselves aren't enough. Thanks Katie and anytime you're ready for hosting #5, let me know.

As for all you truly excellent pasta makers....a bazillion thanks. Every dish has a drool factor of 10 out of 10. What are you waiting for...get those forks & bowls & pasta pots ready!

Next week, Amy of Very Culinary will be the host and I'm already looking forward to it. Send your entries to amy (at) veryculinary (dot) com and cc ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com by Thursday so she can have the roundup ready for Friday.

And we're looking for hosts for the last two weeks in September - 17 & 24th as well as wide open from October on. What are you waiting for....please join in the fun.

PPN #176 Coming Soon

UPDATE: Presto Pasta Night #176 is up and well worth the wait...and weight, for that matter. Everything looks absolutely fantastic. Thanks everyone for amazing contributions and to Siri for hosting.

I'm jumping the gun a bit today...Siri, of Siri's Corner, and our wonderful host for this week's Presto Pasta Night hasn't actually posted yet. I'm sure it will be awesome...I've had a sneak peak at some of the fabulous entries.

Normally, I'd be patient, and wait, like the rest of you, but today my kids & grandkids are coming home from camp and I'll be very busy....so....in advance....thanks everyone for playing week after week...even when I skip a week or two myself. And thanks Siri for hosting.

Next week one of my favorite food bloggers and long time PPNer is hosting once again...Katie of Thyme for Cooking. Send your entries to thyme2 (dot)kate (at) gmail (dot) com and cc ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com

Presto Pasta Night #175 and Intriguing is the Theme

This week it was my turn to host Presto Pasta Night #175 and the roundup is pretty spectacular. In fact, the one common theme for many of the entries is "intriguing". Check it out and see for yourself. Thanks everyone for a really awesome effort.

Next week we are lucky to have Siri of Siri's Corner. Please send your entries to info (dot) siri (at) gmail (dot) com and cc ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com by Thursday.

Presto Pasta Night #173 Is Waiting For You

First, my apologies for not officially linking to last week's Presto Pasta Night Roundup, hosted by Daphne at More Than Words , or for thanking everyone for participating. Life has been hectic around here to say the least. And I still haven't had a chance to really check out the wonderful line up.

That said, I'm hosting this week's roundup and I do hope you plan on joining the fun. Just email me the link to ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com by Thursday. Hopefully I'll be organized enough to join the fun myself.