lunch for two

first off, check out the beautiful flowers travis brought me today. 

 between the cold, the period, and all around stress, these flowers were a cheery pick-me-up. 

of course the flowers had to go on the table for our lunch for two. 

travis and i have been spoiled this four off. 

i've skipped two classes and he hasn't had to work his other jobs. 
so we have spent almost two whole days together. 

then last night, travis decreed that today would be a "day of dates" 

kicked off by us going to the belgian waffle to use our coupon,

then watching how i met your mother all morning long, 

then having our "lunch for two,"

and tonight we are going to the red iguana 2 and to a movie.

tomato basil gnocchi lunch for two 

1 1/2 cups gnocchi 

two roma tomatoes 

olive oil 

basil, parley, salt, pepper

garlic

asparagus 

butter 

boil the gnocchi for 3-4 minutes, or until they are floating to the top of the pot. then drain. slice up tomatoes, saving the juices. saute garlic in olive oil, then add tomatoes, basil, parsley, s&p, and gnocchi. let simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. steam asparagus, add butter, s&p. all the simmering gives the tomatoes a "stewed" feel.

(asparagus is 97 cents at the Sunflower Market right now!! it's pretty much the only vegetable i eat this time of year because it's so fresh and cheap.)

quick and easy lunch, vegetarian, and healthy.