I like bowls.

They’re the best way to serve things, because you don’t really need a table to eat from a bowl, the bowl, by it’s nature, contains whatever is in it much more effectively than a plate, so even if you’re eating sitting on the rug with the bowl in your lap, you’re good to go. The bowl radiates warmth and naturally wafts the aroma of the food up towards your face, drawing you in. You can hug a bowl, the way Pooh hugs his pot of honey, which is a comforting thing.

Beet & Greens Salad with Sauted Chicken and a Garlic Yogurt Dressing

Taste: Sweet and earthy from the beets, a bit of bitterness from the greens, herbal, acidic and buttery from the dressing, pungent from the fresh garlic, the chicken lends a saltiness and richness and keeps the flavors grounded.

You can use canned beets for this, though somewhere down the line I’m sure I’ll roast some and see the contrast. Continue reading »