In this episode I get to talk to Dave Borman, owner and creator of Tampa Bay Gay online and an L.M.T. We talk childhood trauma, losing his mother later in life, coming out, and the line between "hippie dippy" and holistic. Dave also gives us his mother's recipe for a "mock Lasagna". Sit back and enjoy us learning about #journaling #therapy and #comfortfood

Mock Lasagna Recipe

• Prep time: 15 mins

• Cook time: 40 mins

• Pan: 9x13 inch Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or sausage

• 1 jar (24-32 oz) marinara or spaghetti sauce

• 1 lb pasta (rigatoni)

• 15 oz ricotta cheese

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided (fresh shredded is best)

• 1 egg

• Seasonings: Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375℉. Optional: Grease 9x13 inch pan.

2. Pasta: Boil pasta 1-2 minutes short of package directions (al dente). Divide in half

3. Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef, turkey, or sausage, salt, pepper, garlic powder. Drain fat, then stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and simmer. Divide in half

4. Ricotta Cheese Mix: In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Divide in half

5. Assemble: Bottom Layer: ½ of the pasta, ½ ricotta mixture, ½ of the meat sauce,1 cup mozzarella cheese. Then the top layer the same way, ½ of the pasta, ½ ricotta mixture, ½ of the meat sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella and some Italian seasoning.

6. Bake: Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly.