Words and pictures from the author of And the Crows Took Their Eyes as well as the Elizabeth Goodweather Appalachian Mysteries . . .
Friday, November 20, 2009
Betwixt and Between
One last rose blooms in a sheltered corner, a lingering breath of sweet summer time . . .
The greens from the garden are bug free at last! Dill and parsley, Georgia collards, and kale -- Black Tuscan and Red Russian -- sweet and delicious, all the better for having been lightly kissed by frost. . .
Eggs from the hen house, another flush of mushrooms -- oysters and shitakes, and fat potatoes, dark soil still clinging to them . . . the makings of a feast . . .
The temperature is falling and at last it's time for a fire.
The cooler nights are an invitation to hearty peasant meals -- smothered chicken and mushrooms in gravy, served over mashed potatoes with sauteed and steamed greens on the side. I would love it if you all were here to share. The dark chocolate will be perfect, Merisi!
And the next day -- Tuscan potato soup with kale and sausage -- yummm!
5 comments:
Vicki
You've painted a picture of cosiness for me. Home produce, home baking and the warmth of a log fire to enjoy it by. Wonderful!
By the way, I know that this cosiness doesn't just jump of a shelf. It's the effort that makes it all the more precious.
Isn't it wonderful, and satisfying, when so many things are 'home grown'.
Your rose is absolutely beautiful!
Hey Vicki....it all makes me want to visit! I love that egg basket!
I'll be so happy when I can get back to blogging and reading!! :)
I got some Single-Malt Whisky dark chocolate from the town of King Lionheart fame for dessert. May I come over for dinner? ;-)
The cooler nights are an invitation to hearty peasant meals -- smothered chicken and mushrooms in gravy, served over mashed potatoes with sauteed and steamed greens on the side. I would love it if you all were here to share. The dark chocolate will be perfect, Merisi!
And the next day -- Tuscan potato soup with kale and sausage -- yummm!
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