Did it snow where you are yesterday?
We New Yorkers were treated to that dreaded wintry mix: the blend of large, wet flakes that melt instantly on the sidewalks. The air had that raw chill, but the ground wasn’t quite cool enough to collect a snowy covering. I’m not a winter person, so I find this mix – well, annoying: it’s freezing, but you don’t even get to gaze at a pretty blanket of snow.
My sister and I made the collective decision to ignore our responsibilities and hibernate the day away while gushing about our new apartment. We kept warm with the help of steaming, perfectly poached eggs to warm up salads, glasses from a spicy bottle of red, and couch time with a chick flick on demand. Good food and drink always help turn up internal heat.
A recipe ideal for a snowy December day:
spiced winter squash and brussels sprouts with chestnuts
- 2 c winter squash, cut into 1/2″ cubes [I used buttercup, my current favorite]
- 2 c brussels sprouts, quartered
- 1 c steamed chestnuts
- 2 T evoo
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- 1/2 t cumin
- 1/2 t coriander
- 1/4 t turmeric
- 1/8 t salt
Preheat oven to 400. Toss squash and brussels sprouts with oil and spices. Spread on baking sheet; bake for 30 minutes. Heat up chestnuts; toss with squash and brussels sprouts. Serve warm.
The best is when you get bits of all three in the same bite – perfectly warming, perfectly complementary.
How did you stay warm this weekend?
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I cuddled with Chooey :)
ooh that veggie and chestnut mix has my name written all over it!
I was excited by the snow because we lit our first fire in the living room.. and watched 4 Christmases– by the way, it’s a funny, lighthearted film :)
And I agree with your notion that convenience sometimes overrides freshness.. Sometimes it’s just too cold!
Have a Splendid Sunday
bec xo
I watched the snow fall during our annual family tea at the Ritz. It was the perfect blend of Christmas schmaltz with plenty of chocolate and warm drinks. ;)
its def not snowing here.. i wish it was!!!
to stay warm.. seasonal lattes! yum!
that looks DIVINE!! love brussel sprouts sooo much!! ughh it was a disaster in the bean last night! me n my friend took refuge in the dessert buffet at the four seasons hotel after waiting in line for 5 minutes at a club :) hahah
It snowed here quite heavily! But I am in the mountains, so it’s to be expected I suppose. Anyways, chestnuts have always fascinated me…what do they taste like? Are they a true ‘nut’? Your day inside sounds great. Sisters are the best <3