Pictures of Columbia University

Monday, April 12, 2010
Weather: Cloudy
Temperature: 60 F (15 C)

Last week, a friend asked me to post some pictures of Columbia University. The next day, the weather here in New York was beautiful! The temperature was 82 F (27 C), and the sun was out, so I decided that I needed to go outside and have some fun.

The lion is Columbia's mascot.


These pictures are on campus at Columbia. I don't know what all the buildings are, because Columbia University is very large!


This building is very famous. Long ago, it was a library, but now, it's an auditorium and museum.


This is on the entry gate. Columbia University used to be called "King's College," when America was part of England. So Columbia's symbol is a crown!


This statue is next to one of the buildings. I have no idea what it is!


This is the Teachers College! I live in the last building on the right.


This is across the street from the Teachers College. It's my favorite restaurant for sandwiches. They have an internet connection, so I come here often to eat lunch or drink coffee while I do my homework.


These next two pictures are flowers on campus. Spring is so pretty, isn't it?


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First Flowers of Spring

Sunday, April 4, 2010
Weather: Sunny
Temperature: 74 F (23 C)

Hi everybody!

I looked out the window today, and noticed that the flowers on the tree next to my building are blooming! The weather was so nice, I just had to take a few pictures.


This is the street outside my house. The tree with flowers is at the bottom.


Aren't these flowers pretty? I took this photo on the way to the grocery store.

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Spring Pasta Recipe

Saturday, April 3, 2010
Weather: Sunny
Temperature: 54 F (13 C)

This week, the weather started out really bad. It was around 45 F (6 C), and very rainy. But it has been getting better since Thursday, and tomorrow is supposed to be 70 F (19 C)! New York seems to be very unpredictable, just like Minnesota.

Recipe Corner
I found a new pasta recipe that is very simple and delicious. It tastes a lot like spaghetti, but the sauce is made from fresh ingredients instead of sauce from a can.

If you can't find fresh ingredients, canned ingredients are okay too, but of course, more freshness means better taste!

The recipe is for 4 people.

Ingredients
120g. cannelli beans (or cooked chicken)
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic (or 1/4 t. garlic powder)
15 fresh sage leaves (or 1 t. dried sage)
400g. tomatoes
salt and pepper
280g. pasta (rigatoni or penne is best)

Preparation
If you are using dried beans, soak them overnight before the recipe, and then boil them for 45 minutes.
If you are using canned beans, drain them before measuring out 120g.
If you are using chicken, cut it into little shreds.
Crush the garlic cloves.
Peel and chop the tomatoes. If you are using canned tomatoes, drain them.
Cook the pasta in water as normal. Drain.
Combine all the ingredients in a frying pan over medium heat, and toss them together, making sure everything is well mixed and heated.

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