Happy New Year!
a well worn phrase
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.
linking up to
full plate thursday
full plate thursday