I have a new favorite gadget. A ravioli maker. It makes pretty ravioli. Unitasker shmunitasker. I like it and it was well worth the $14. Just put one 4x12-inch piece of dough on the base, push down with the press, fill with filling, then lay the second sheet of dough on top. Run a rolling pin over top to seal and separate the raviolis. Prettiest ravioli you ever did see. With a gadget like this homemade ravioli might become a more common occurrence. Our inaugural batch incorporated delicious sweet corn from our CSA, paired with some fresh herbs and ricotta cheese. Very simple, fresh, and satisfying. We topped it with a surprisingly light white wine, cream, and herb sauce. The recipe made way more than two people could reasonably eat. That's another great thing about ravioli: for about the same amount of work you get 2 or 3 meals worth. And they freeze fantastically - just arrange them on a baking sheet sprinkled with some cornmeal or semolina flour, freeze them overnight, then

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