I'm sitting at my dining room table, listening to the rain pound against the skylights, and I am suddenly possessed with a need to make STOCK! It will take several hours, and there's nothing better on a day like today than a hot bowl of fresh veggie soup with homemade stock. It smells like warmth and tastes like a comforting hug.
If I venture out later, I'll buy some crusty bread and fresh butter to serve alongside.
Maybe some different veggies in the soup today. Let's see. Fennel would be nice, and lima beans , carrots, and a can of diced tomatoes. Oh, and fresh rosemary from the neighbor's plant is a good idea.
And this time, what about egg noodles, cooked separately, and added at the last minute, with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top?
OK, better get to work!
