We spent the day cleaning the RV and doing laundry in preparation for our departure next week. I also went to the grocer and purchased a few steaks, roasts, lamb chops and Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage (from our butcher at New Seasons Market), etc., for the RV freezer. Everything is already frozen and vacuum-sealed. Ready for the road!
It is absolutely freezing in Portland. And by freezing, I mean BELOW ZERO.
Get me outta here!
Here is a super easy recipe to warm your family on a cold evening:

Olive Oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Italian Sausage (bulk or removed from casing) (I use spicy)
One 14 oz can diced tomatoes
One 6 oz can tomato paste
1 quart chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried oregano
A few handfuls of dried wavy pasta, such as fussili or butterfly (3-4 oz)
2 handfuls fresh baby spinach leaves
1 stem fresh basil, chopped
Grated parmesan to serve

Serves 6.
Until my next update, I remain, your "Oklahoma State Cowboys were robbed by the BCS" correspondent. Go OSU - beat the Stanfurds!