Dark Days The Ninety Percent Solution

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Today was miserable.

It was definitely a soup day.

So, I took out the leftover brisket from yesterday and added it to the leftover greens and potatoes from a dark days meal two weeks ago. Added some beef broth from the freezer and let it simmer. Added a can of organic tomatoes, not local. Brisket from Boarman’s market. Slow cooked the other day.

I made a salad with the Mock’s greenhouse Bibb lettuce, arugula, tomatoes and CSA microgreens. Added South Mountain Creamery cheese. Made a vinaigrette from my newly delivered oil and vinegar from St. Helena Olive Oil Co. mixed with ramp mustard from my farmer’s market trip.

Opened a 1998 Allegro Cadenza. May John and Tim Crouch (RIP) know that they made exceptional wines in PA. Sliced an olive loaf from Atwater’s bakery.


Voila, Dinner. With a few non-local ingredients, but not many.

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About AnnieRie

Retired, I am following my dream of living in quiet western Howard County, a rural oasis, not far from the urban chaos, but just far enough. I love to cook, bake, garden, and travel. I volunteer at Howard County Conservancy, mostly supporting grounds, gardens, programs and activities. I love the things we do, particularly supporting events that show children all the wonders of nature, and the agricultural connection to their food.

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  1. That is the perfect meal for a miserable day. It looks wonderful.

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  2. It’s just so much more satisfying when you know where it comes from! Looks delicious.

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  3. Oh that looks great. Your day certainly looked wintery from your photo. Soup is perfect for that type of weather. It looks so delicious and what a great way to use up your left overs. Emily

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  4. Pingback: Dark Days recap for the South Region: Week 10 | Sincerely, Emily

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