Chou à la tomate

Still in bed, looking out my window at the gray sky and windy trees, I already knew today's mood would be nostalgic. Maybe it was the weather - temperatures have dropped literally 40 degrees since last week's heat wave - or that New York Times article I read about why nostalgia is a beneficial emotion, that had me in the mood to cozy up to pleasant memories. I don't mean to sound overly reflective and dramatic, but I've always been one to look back at the past with fondness. Appreciating all that has lead to where I am keeps me grounded in the present, and reminds me that I have much to look forward to as the future turns to a grateful present to a rich past.

Having thought more on the subject than I knew was warranted, I decided to get busy by making food. Not only would this bring back pleasant memories of cooking with my family and friends, but it would also give me the opportunity to use a cookbook full of vegetable recipes gifted to me by my sister. All while making a nice, comforting dinner. Just what I needed.

Recipe for "chou à la tomate"

Seriously though, I have a love affair with cruciferous vegetables

My cabbage in a sweet cumin tomato sauce. Made better with Tabasco, as is everything else.