Monday, November 5, 2012

five senses: fall


{see}



{hear}



on a crisp and quiet early morning in abingdon, the wind whistled through the trees and a fountain softly gurgled and splashed.  even though it was way too early for actors, i imagined i heard muffled voices in rehearsal inside the theatre.  echoes of way too many hours of shakespeare in my lifetime.

{smell}


i enjoyed hearing the crunch of this confetti of leaves underfoot and the scent of woods and sweet decay released with each step was intoxicating.

also i cannot get enough of nag champa.  my house smells like peace and love.

{taste}


harvest table is a farm-to-table restaurant in tiny meadowview, virginia.  i discovered it while on a work trip in southwestern virginia.  friends, it is not easy to eat vegetarian or organic in some parts of virginia.  harvest table is a lifesaver and my new favorite place to eat.  locally-sourced organic whole foods are used to create simple and splendid dishes.


case in point (above):  frittata with caramelized onions, goat cheese, heirloom green zebra tomatoes and greens.


i devoured the plum bread pudding with fresh cream before i remembered to take a photograph.



they take food stewardship seriously, even putting up their own sauces, spices and herbs.



(purchased above-mentioned nag champa spritzer in the general store.)


{touch}


handfuls of leaves.
warm mugs of chai.
ugg-snuggled toes.