Fall supper
The farmers’ market is winding down, the afternoons grow daily darker, the wool stash grows ever more abundant. I’m feeling a winter settling coming on: an urge to get cozy and pull my most beloved people and books and foods and knitting projects close.
On Sunday we invited our neighbors and my aunt and her partner for dinner. At the market we gathered delicata squash, brussels sprouts, dried black chanterelles and fresh yellow ones. I made mushroom risotto with fontina; baked the squash halves about 15 minutes, until tender, then brushed them with maple syrup and put them under the broiler for another couple of minutes to caramelize; and followed Jess’s suggestion for the brussels sprouts, substituting olive oil for the bacon. The neighbors brought a big delicious salad, my aunt baked gingerbread (and dog biscuits for Lark!), Dr. Bill dipped into his famous wine cellar, and we feasted. This is a life of riches and warmth.
Posted: November 19th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
YUM! Sounds like quite the feast. But, please tell me, how did you cut into those delicatas? I picked up one on Fresh Direct and had a hell of a time cutting it open. I almost broke out my little saw from my tool kit–that sucker was tough.
Posted: November 20th, 2008 at 3:14 am
and the different vegetables could be the inspiration for a whole line in yarn. i love that picture.
sometimes a buy some fruit or vegetable in a matching colour when i gift my knitting to someone.
Posted: November 20th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Amen to that. I’m feeling exactly the same way: gather those you love, get some good comfort food, some yarn, some books, the dog and cat, and turn the fireplace on. Life doesn’t get any better than that.
Posted: November 20th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Comfort food, yarn, and cool weather–I am very envious of your bounty as I swelter in highs of 85!
Posted: November 20th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Feast, indeed! That sounds fantastic!
Posted: November 20th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
The warmth, coziness and comfort of good company came through beautifully in your words. Thanks for sharing the evening with us.
Posted: November 21st, 2008 at 6:32 am
As much as I miss my beloved summer, there is something to be said for cozy food, knitting, loved ones, and a good fire in the fireplace. Thank you for reminding us to make time to enjoy the sweet things.
Posted: November 21st, 2008 at 9:16 am
yum! delicatas are our new favorite thing from the farmers market. they’re also great brushed with olive oil and thrown on the grill – any leftovers are great cold for lunch the next day.