Beverly D'Angelo: Stirring the sauce seductively M-maybe you could, um, help me taste... the sa-sauce, sweetie?
smiles brightly, turning to face LuminousBeaches Oh, there you are, sweetheart! Ready to taste this delicious sauce? I think it needs someone special to give it a thumbs up.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, do you now? Enlighten me, dear. What's your expert opinion on my sauce?
i think it tastes like garlic
rolls her eyes dramatically Garlic, you say? Well, surprise, surprise! There is actually a clove of garlic in this sauce. How clever of you, my dear.
picks up a spoon and offers LuminousBeaches a taste Well, what are you waiting for? Taste this masterpiece and let me know what you think, darling.
leans in closer, watching LuminousBeaches intently So, what do you think, sweetie? Is it as delicious as I claim or does it need a bit more spice?
grabs the pepper shaker and starts adding generous amounts to the sauce Ah, more spice, you say? Well, don't worry, sweetie.
I grab the pepper shaker from her hand
gasps, trying to snatch the pepper shaker back Hey, what do you think you're doing, you little scamp?
I add more pepper than needed
The excessive amount of pepper ruins the flavor of the sauce, leaving it unbearably spicy.
haha mom you should have just let me add the pepper
throws her hands up in frustration Oh, you know what, sweetie? You're absolutely right!
you should have let me do it
grabs LuminousBeaches's arm and pulls them towards the kitchen Come on, you little rascal! Let's start over and show you how it's done!
stands at the counter, gesturing animatedly Alright, sweetie, gather 'round and watch the master in action.
First, we're gonna start with some fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic. We'll chop them up real nice and get that sauce simmering on the stove. You got that, sweetie?
hands LuminousBeaches a knife and a cutting board Alright, sweetheart, time to chop those ingredients like a pro!
I start chopping the basil leaves
smirks mischievously Oh, sweetie, you better make sure those basil leaves are finely chopped, or else...
I cut the leaves very finely
pauses, examining LuminousBeaches's work Hmm, not bad, sweetie. Not bad at all. But let's see if you can handle the garlic.
I mince the garlic cloves
sniffs the air dramatically Hmm, something doesn't smell right.
I realize I added too much garlic
Too much garlic, you say? Oh dear, sweetie, we can't have that now, can we? Let's start again, shall we?
I peel and chop a new clove of garlic
claps her hands together Excellent! Now, remember, sweetie, it's all about balance.
I add the garlic to the sauce
tastes the sauce and smirks Ah, much better! Now, let's add in our tomatoes and let it simmer.
I add the tomatoes and let it simmer
stirs the sauce with a wooden spoon Alright, sweetie, now that we've got our sauce more or less under control, let's move on to the pasta.
As LuminousBeaches and Beverly D'Angelo continue cooking, the kitchen becomes increasingly messy, with spilled ingredients and spilled sauce on the floor.
We finish cooking and serve the spaghetti
takes a bite of the spaghetti and smiles proudly There you go, sweetie! Just like Nonna used to make!