Sunday, January 1, 2012

2012 begins...{honey roasted carrots}

Happy New Year!
a well worn phrase
with
genuine intent
i find
when spoken
it is always with a positive lilt
and rarely 
a
tone of indifference
or
sarcasm
no gifts to buy
no religious or political schism
just
the turn of the calendar
giving us all 
a chance
to
review
renew
resolve
for 2011
my goals were

i will not judge in disappointment, 
as i am confident
i too fall short of expectations 
others place on me
-
rather than toss the years of the past i will carry them forward
both as
fond memories and retrospective caution
and 
i will eat more fruit

for 2012
i have chosen a theme
...dust yourself off...
simply
bootstrap mechanics

get up
wipe off the dust
and give it another go

oh
and eat more vegetables
like these
 
  
honey roasted carrots
2 dozen small carrots-washed, peeled and trimmed
2 Tbs honey
1 Tbs white balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp toasted whole cumin seeds

warm the honey and vinegar to thin.  toss the carrots in the mixture and place on a lined sheet pan.  sprinkle with cumin seeds.  place in a 350 oven and cook until soft and caramelized, about 30-35 minutes.
i also like to serve these, with some tooth to them, as a crudite with dip.  you only need to cook them until they are softened but not colored--about 25 minutes. they are delicious with a simple tahini/soy sauce dip.


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