New Day - Red Sauce

Sep 24

Written By Ayana

It’s been a difficult few weeks but today has been a beautiful new day, for which I am grateful. 😌

Despite everything, I decided to embrace this new day and simply flow. Somewhere in the middle of it, I wondered why I don’t do this more often. The simple answer is, my mind just goes on and on analyzing which leaves little space for peace or joy. It’s always been this way but seems more intense the older I get. 🤷‍♀️

Anyhoo, today I started my first 2026 batch of red sauce and being in the kitchen, creating felt fantastic! Today is the best I’ve felt in quite some time and it’s a beautiful feeling. If only I could bottle it like the sauces I create and pull it out when I need it most. 🤔😌

So here is a photo of the ingredients I prepped, by hand, always by hand, it’s a cathartic process for me. The sauce will cook on low until it’s time for bed. I let it sit overnight, and tomorrow I will reheat and put the finishing touches on the sauce before creating portions to freeze for later use. Tomorrow I will also make fresh pasta to enjoy with the sauce. I mean seriously, if you make homemade sauce, the least you can do is make fresh pasta. 😉

I only added 2 small-medium habanero peppers but I have a 3rd pepper on standby just in case the sauce needs additional heat. Remember, you can always add to your sauce which is easier than trying to adjust once it’s started.

If you don’t already make your own red sauce, I hope you will give it a try.