Thanks so much ... not much on presentation like indianwells who beats my presentation leaps and bounds but it was what we yearned for ....

We were. You can overdose on noodle.

If you don't mind me saying so your cooking is of an exceptional standard and quality and I really look forward to your piccies. I'd planned some pasta but didn't and now your piccy made me regret it. I can taste that meal. Pass me a glass of red wine.

Re your other point It's funny that almost every fad cooking i start with because I can't buy the quality always has an improvement from supermarkets as soon as I learn the new technique. Pasta is certainly one. I spent a long time learning all things pasta and then they improved the stuff they sell. Same as ice cream, but you can make stuff up and be original and creative with that. I do however batch make pasta sauce and freeze it because you want something to your own exact taste but a relatively small amount each time.

I'm doing her Sunday Roast today .....