My first thought Sunday morning, “man-its-bright!” Even before I opened my eyes the days intense opulence greeted me. Nay, no sunglasses shall shield these eyes, for there, lying below the sun’s warm body, a languid white snow melts and slowly gives way. The two softly and smoothly embraced each other in a relaxed cold but warming unity. Nature! Please! Pretty please, teach us the way. And while you’re at it, may we ask? What other missives might you have up your sleeve? Hmmm…
Well for one, the Comice pear stands out: Broad, round & squat; a hybrid of rustic splendor developed in France mid 17th century. Behind a dull delicate skin resides a fragrance unmatched; a perfumed elegance; a succulence rarely mimicked. And, we have acquired quite a few. I suggest you do the same. And while you’re at it, pair them with a few cheeses. We have select cuts from Murray’s Cheese that would enhance your experience. Ask Phil. He is a great guide.
Sunday’s routine encompassed a few things:
1. Chop up delicata squash & oven roast
2. Take out slow cooker, follow stew recipe
3. Of course, lay out cheese to go with pears
4. Slice orange flesh & watermelon chunks
5. Re-heat yesterday’s chicken soup for lunch
6. Pan roast Jimmy Nardello peppers in oil
7. Steam carrots as tonight’s dinner side dish
8. The same with broccoli florets? Thinking
9. Pause with granola, milk & mix of berries
You are wondering about the Harry’s Berries. Another air shipment arrives today. Not many, but enough. Ask for the white pink strawberries too. You will not regret it. JUMBO blueberries are here, but get ready for a short gap as we change orchards.
Norway salmon, Gulf Coast shrimp & Day Boat scallops abound. Sides of roasted root vegetables are a good idea. Gold beets or carrots? Fingerling garnet sweet potatoes might just do it. Wild mushrooms, sautéed? Mixed with broccoli rabé or escarole. A salad could finish the meal. Arcadia mix topped with peppery micro-greens? Italian radicchios? Little Gem lettuce? Endive?
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goose eggs, salted roasted cashews, peaches, brown rice, plums, nectarines, pasta, canelles, la fermiere yogurt, almond & oat milk