I was really stoked for the lunar eclipse last night. Not only was it supposed to be amazing, it was going to happen during a normal time when I would be able to experience it in person without having to be up in the middle of the night. I eagerly ran outside last night, not even caring that the ground was saturated with rain. And then I saw the clouds covering the sky. Plenty of clouds but no visible moon. No beautiful moon whatsoever.
I could have taken this as an opportunity to get pissed off and complain. Or perhaps wallow in the disappointment and curse the universe. Instead, I chose to learn from the situation. It’s how life works. We make plans and then something will happen that dictates otherwise. Adjust. Reset. Go with the flow. This seems to be a recurring theme in my life lately. Message received universe. Message received.
So let’s get to this sexy sweet potato. I’ve made this dish a few times lately and this version was dictated by what was available at the farmers market. The filling is completely adaptable. Use whatever sounds good or is in season then pile it atop your potato. And, most importantly, make sure to give it a good drizzle of this green tahini sauce. If you take anything away from this post, make it this sauce. It’s really that good.
I’ll be on an ayurvedic cleanse for the rest of the week so I’m hoping to return to regular posting next week. Or, I might just decide to share a recipe from it here on the blog. You never know! Have a great week lovely friends. And for all of my fellow Houstonians, I’ve heard a myth about cooler weather coming soon. Fingers crossed!
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Today officially marks the autumnal equinox, otherwise known as the first day of fall/autumn! It is one of two days (the other bring the vernal equinox) when the hours of daylight match those of darkness. It is a time to reflect on what has happened thus far in the year and to evaluate the balance of light and dark within yourself. Perhaps the scales are tipped further towards one than the other. Evaluate. Adjust. Balance. Shed things that need to be shed and embrace something new.
I can tell when fall is about to start because there is a perceptible and tangible difference in the air. It feels less humid and stagnant. It is new and crisp like a freshly laundered sheet. It smells earthy and swirls my hair about my face. Walking through the yard I feel leaves and acorns crunch beneath my feet. Soon there will be a blanket of fiery hued leaves covering the green grass like a lovely old quilt. I’ll lovingly bring out my sweaters and scarves, eagerly awaiting the first hint of cool air. Soon I’ll be spying pumpkins everywhere and I won’t mind in the slightest.
In honor of the official first day of fall, I wanted to give you something pumpkin-y. Perhaps it can tempt your sweet tooth away from all of the junky Halloween candy that is most likely filling store shelves by now. The filling of these truffles is sort of like a nutty pumpkin pie. It’s creamy with just the right amount of spices and maple sweetness. A coating of dark chocolate envelops the creamy filling while a sprinkling of smoked sea salt provides a sharp contrast to the sweetness. I couldn’t think of a better way to honor the change in season than with a couple of these and a mug of tea.
