Today is a day much like 10 years ago ... beautiful sunshine, a feeling of fall in the air. Watching the remembrance ceremonies of this day on TV has been heartbreaking.

Review of last recipe (photo above):  This is a tasty, comforting soup, but I make it now and again and it's so easy, no need for a recipe.

TODAY'S RECIPE - PASTA WITH SEAFOOD-ARTICHOKE SAUCE
This was a Woman's Day Silver Spoon Award winner.

Serves 4

4 tbsp butter, divided
3 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp grated lemon peel
1/8 tsp grated pepper
1 can (10 oz.) baby clams, drained (reserve 1/2 cup liquid)
1 cup half and half
1/3 cup dry white wine
8 oz shrimp
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, halved or quartered if very large
12 oz spinach noodles, cooked and drained

In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tbsp butter and stir in flour, salt, lemon peel and pepper until smooth.  Over medium heat, gradually stir in clam liquid, half and half, and wine.  Stir until sauce reaches gentle boil and is slightly thickened.  Stir in clams, shrimp and artichoke hearts.  Stir over low heat just until heated through.  In a warmed serving bowl, toss noodles with remaining 1 tbsp butter.   Pour sauce over noodles and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:  660 cal, 32 g protein, 77 g carbs, 25 g fat, 246 mg cholesterol