random thoughts – Day 2,137 (Thursday) – seeking balance

More snow fell overnight. Despite my best efforts, there is no denying it is winter in New England. There was a trip out to the world (Ocean State Job Lot and Aldi) and it was good. The roads were cleared and passage was smooth and the stores were busy but not too busy. Foods and snacks were gathered, mostly for immediate consumption, but with an eye towards the storm due to arrive over the weekend. Potato chips and trail mix are important comfort items. In Ocean State, a woman in a motorized wheel chair rolled through the place like the local town crier, advising everyone to stock up in preparation for the big storm.

Roasted veggies, waiting
for the carrots to finish.

Winter means it’s perfect vegetable roasting weather because running the oven is more appealing now than in the summer when the world feels like an oven. Today’s roasted offerings were brussels sprouts, green beans, carrots, onion, and broccoli. The char was good, the flavor delicious. With a side of roasted garlic risotto, supper was winter food yummy. 

I could practically taste the health benefits, which were likely negated by what immediately followed. Hopefully the large plate of roasted fresh vegetables offset eating most of a bag of Pepperidge Farms Double Dark Chocolate Milano cookies. Balance is important.