Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. – Napoleon Hill

Mindset and determination are important in reaching a goal.  Get your mind set on where you are going, plan and go for it.  This past week has been so busy and yet so much fun.  There are so many little things in life that you can do that don't cost anything (except maybe some gas and time) that are so much fun.  Last night, we went driving around south of the valley and found some cows and horses and a pretty sunset.  What fun.  I do love my Canon ! !

Of course, the cows are smelly but we found one that was trying to escape.  He was trying to chew his way out I think. 

Of course, I know he wasn't trying to escape but I thought it was funny when I seen it.  We also found some horses but they didn't turn out so well because the sun was setting and they were in the shade.  There was one mule that kept trying to bite my shirt.  I don't think he liked having his picture taken : )   Maybe he was having a bad hair day.

A new week to start over again.  I love a really good antipasto salad and I think the one I love best is from Grimaldi's Pizza.  They also have a wonderful Caprese Salad too.  The biggest difference between Grimaldi's and this one is that this one has pasta in it.  I do like pasta.  Happy Monday !

Enjoy your day ~ and smile !!

Charlene

Antipasto Pasta Salad 
 

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound seashell pasta
1/4 pound Genoa salami, chopped
1/4 pound pepperoni sausage, chopped
1/2 pound Asiago cheese, diced
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, and cool under cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salami, pepperoni, Asiago cheese, black olives, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and tomatoes. Stir in the envelope of dressing mix. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
3. To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad, and mix well.