with fennel and pomegranate and a light balsamic dressing.  We have had company in town all weekend, which is always a great excuse to cook more than we usually would.  My sister and her friend are running a half marathon on Sunday, so we decided to carb them up with a pasta dish made with slow roasted chicken, mushrooms and tomatoes.  For dessert I made a very rich apple bread pudding with burnt caramel sauce.  Lots of carbs and lots of goodness!  *did not get any photos, except of the salad, which was healthy and very good!