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The Knot Texas Magazine

 

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Ray and I had been talking about getting a pasta maker for quite awhile now and then my mom packed hers up and bought it when she came and my dad and brother came from Christmas.  We knew we wanted one for sure but again it got put on the back burner.  Then the other day we walked Oil and Vinegar, a new store that had opened close to where we live.  They had one pasta maker left, I think it was meant to be.  So of course when we get home, my husband is all giddy because he sees it as a new toy and wanted to use it right away.  So like the good Italian wife I am, I whipped up some homemade pasta.  I know my Grandma was looking down on me with the biggest smile and so proud her granddaughter was making pasta. I was having so much fun to, well once I got past the tough part of kneading the dough.

In case anyone is interested, here is the recipe I used from the Food Network.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 4 extra-large eggs

Directions

Mound the flour in the center of a large wooden cutting board. Make a well in the middle of the flour, add the eggs. Using a fork, beat together the eggs and begin to incorporate the flour starting with the inner rim of the well. As you incorporate the eggs, keep pushing the flour up to retain the well shape (do not worry if it looks messy). The dough will come together in a shaggy mass when about half of the flour is incorporated.

Start kneading the dough with both hands, primarily using the palms of your hands. Add more flour, in 1/2-cup increments, if the dough is too sticky. Once the dough is a cohesive mass, remove the dough from the board and scrape up any left over dry bits. Lightly flour the board and continue kneading for 3 more minutes. The dough should be elastic and a little sticky. Continue to knead for another 3 minutes, remembering to dust your board with flour when necessary. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and set aside for 20 minutes at room temperature. Roll and form as desired. 

Note: Do not skip the kneading or resting portion of this recipe, they are essential for a light pasta

Oh and I waited until after lunch as to not make anyone hungry because it was sooo good!!!!!!!

If anyone has any tips or things they have made, feel free to share :)

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Britton and Brandi were married at First United Methodist Church in Lubbock last Saturday.  It was important to Brandi to get married here because that is where everyone in her family has wed.  Super meaningful, right :) They then had a super fun wedding reception at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.  I love the color combo she chose, yellow and blue kinda in the shade of a darker sky blue color. I loved it!!!!

Britton and Brandi met while freshman at Texas Tech and they have been inseparable ever since, they are each other’s best friends and now husband and wife.  I think everyone is the room was tearing up as their friends talked about them and the journey their relationship has taken over the years. I was hiding my tears behind the camera. Yep speeches always make me cry.

I love this image because Brandi wouldn’t let go of her Rice Krispi treat while getting her dress one.

Britton had this sewn into his jacket so when he buttoned his jacket up, Brandi and their wedding date would be over his heart, ok girls aren’t you ooohing and awwwing right now :)

I love how sweet Britton and Brandi’s first look. They are so sweet!!

Aren’t these super fun bridal party pics, love them!!!

Britton and Brandi put together the best video that was played right before they were announced into their wedding reception. I love capturing the reactions to the video.

This heart sculpture/statue was in front of Brandi and Britton’s wedding reception venue, the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.  I find it strange but oddly I kinda like it so I wanted to take pictures of Britton and Brandi with it.  I know some might be creeped out by the eyes and yeah I agree but again I thought it was kinda cool.

And then they danced the night away :)

Brandi’s mom went up to karaoke with and I loved Brandi going up and recording it to her i-phone.

Can you guess what song these kids were singing?

Congratulations to Britton and Brandi on their wedding and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!!!!!!  I had so much fun being your wedding photographer :)

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Brandi’s bridals at the Aloft in Dallas has to be some of my favorite.  I just love how colorful the Aloft is and how fun it is. Brandi married Britton on Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Lubbock so I’m super giddy I get to share these :)

LOVE!!!!!!

Stay tuned for Brandi and Britton’s wedding pictures :)

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Seng and Ana had the most fun wedding. I don’t even know where to begin.  The guys were greeted at the door of the bride’s house by Ana’s bridesmaids.  They were then made to do all sorts of challenges before Seng could claim Ana as his bride.  I couldn’t stop laughing while taking pictures.

The bridesmaids really gave Seng a hard time and before they let him in the house.

Ana had a friend record everything so she could watch from the bedroom.  It was a must see to watch the guys dance to N’Sync or Backstreet Boys (sorry I can’t remember which).

They then had to eat all sorts of different foods like wasbi and lemons.

Then all the girls lined up and Seng, who was blindfolded, had to feel their hands and guess whose hand was Ana’s.  He guessed wrong, as they had a little boy there who had his nails manicured.  It was priceless when he took off the blindfold to see if he got it right.

The games came to an end and the tea ceremony began.  I just love the tradition of the tea ceremony and how meaningful it is.

Then Ana changed into her white dress and we did a first look with her and Seng.  She took his breath away.

You know we love us some rain boots :)

Love this shot of the groomsmen!!!!

This is one of my favorite bridal party shots!!!

Then off to the C.R.Smith museum for more pictures and of course Seng and Ana’s wedding and reception.

I love capturing memories like this.  Ana is sooo happy as she walks down the aisle to meet her husband to be.  This is why I love being a wedding photographer :)

Ana made all the number cloud centerpieces and paper airplanes.  She did an amazing job with these diy details.

First dances always make my heart melt, they are so romantic.

Get the party started haha :)

Congratulations Seng and Ana!!!!!!! We loved being your wedding photographers and capturing these special memories for you!!!

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