Belated CSA Saturday, Episode X

I had every intention to post yesterday.  And then...


Jake and I had a cozy fall morning, picked up the CSA box, dropped it off and headed to Allston for some SHOPPING! and a stroll.  I got some new duds and kitchenware at Urban Outfitters and Jake bought a new amp.  We are stereotypes.

After the shopping, we were both very, very hungry.  I get cranky when I'm that hungry!  We dined at Publick House in Brookline.  I've never had the greatest service there-- to me, the staff typically comes off as stuffy at best and condescending at worst-- and last night was no exception.  I got an entree-sized version of the mussels appetizer and Jake copped the salmon sandwich, which contained fish that looked and tasted as if it were canned.  He was deeply dissatisfied and ordered a supplementary dish, the always delicious macaroni and cheese with bacon mixed in.  Throughout our long and leisurely meal, I nursed two beers with help from Jake:

[sourcery]

A new [to me] brew: Dogfish Head Punkin Ale.  From their website: "A full-bodied brown ale with smooth hints of pumpkin and brown sugar. We brew our Punkin Ale with pumpkin meat, organic brown sugar and spices. This is the perfect beer to warm-up with, as the season cools."  It tasted like Thanksgiving dessert!  All I needed was a fireplace, a warm blanket and a backrub.  Oh, and a turkey nap.

[sourcery]

Old faithful: Young's Double Chocolate Stout.  From their website: "Luxurious and at the same time with a hint of decadence, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout has it all, delivering a satisfying, indulgent taste without ever becoming overly sweet."  I first tried this one in Nashville, where they served it solo or infused with a shot of raspberry lambic for a truffle beer cocktail.  This is my go-to celebration beer and it really is special.  You have GOT to try it.

After dinner, I came home giggly and passed out in my bed.  At 8:15.  On a bare mattress.


So.... no post yesterday.  Good food, good drinks, good company and good sleep, though!

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Oh yeah, the vegetables:

A wintry mix!  Kale, some kinda squash (that I can't WAIT to bake with maple syrup), arugula, cranberry beans, broccoli, green peppers, apples, eggplant, pears (so excited that we got more of these), tomatoes, hot peppers and corn.

The cranberry beans were one of the extra choices this week, and I couldn't resist them!  They are so pretty. 

I'm not a big eggplant fan, but I think I'm going to give baba gannoush a whirl tonight! 

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Lots of grocery shopping and cooking to do.  I'm really getting into the fall products-- so nice to have some fresh flavas.

I can't believe tomorrow's already Monday.  I don't mind much, because I like work routines and tomorrow bring me one day closer to SAN FRANCISCO!