My date with a full moon, rosemary, and thyme

It was in my head that I was going to take myself out to dinner tonight, a date with me.  I went so far as to text my bartender friend to make sure she was working tonight.  It was going to be Greek food and red wine.  I was excited.

But then I stopped by the yoga studio, picked up a new book and began reading.  I realized that tonight, in fact, I needed to be home.  The temperature was high 50's, weather was overcast, but it was only 6pm and still light out.  I decided to abandon myself at Sala and walk to the grocery store and wine shop.  

It was incredible. 

For some reason I was craving more than the bland foods I had been consuming lately. I love my root vegetables, I really do.  But I need meat and substance and layers of flavor - something that only herbs can give me.  I was also really missing the warm weather and summer, so I brought myself back to a time of pure happiness: Toscana.

Tonight was the night for lamb with rosemary and thyme, a side of asparagus, and portebella mushrooms in a red wine reduction.  

I was missing Joe while preparing everything; talked myself through the whole process as if I were a celebrity chef for the network I work at.  I made 2 servings and wrapped his up (I hope he likes it.)

Anyway, my date was successful. In fact, I even decided to stay for a second glass of wine.

Salute!