One Day

Today is the day I can clear out my fridge and pack it with new, fresh, yummy and exciting ingredients! I have every ounce of my being dedicated to grabbing coffee and then heading to the West Side Market for some good old grocery shopping.

It feels like forever since I've been able to spend a day cooking. Who knows, perhaps I'll even treat myself to some nice new Tupperware for freezing sauces and soups! Work is piling up and the weeks are jam packed with early mornings and late nights. I'm tired of falling into a food rut and need those bright, invigorating flavors back to warm the soul and keep the mind on the ball.

Last night I babysat Hilary and Theo. Hilary and I carved a large pumpkin and Theo separated the seeds. We toasted the seeds with olive oil and salt then combined them with popcorn and treated with cinnamon and sugar for a tasty movie treat!

I love hanging out with these kids. They are so sweet and get so excited with our little food experiments. Popcorn is so versatile and really allows them to get creative. Theo asked me to add some dried cranberries to his which completely fixed whatever sweet/savory craving he was having!

So, Sunday. It's a beautiful fall day here in New York City and I suspect I'll purchase a mum or two, a few pumpkins, and the best of the gourd, leafy green, and root harvest!

Time to get to it!!! Ciao!