Shabbat
We've had a full house all week and it has been a lot of fun
catching up with my family from Denver. Tonight we all gathered to observe
Shabbat. I made Chippy Challah (pronouced Hippy Hallah)
which is just my usual Challah, except with an earthier
whole-wheat slant. I will post the recipe soon.
I promise.
My Chippy Challah is delicious. Not traditional, yet healthier than
the conventional version.

Look at that gorgeous loaf, braided and ready to rise.

Fresh from the oven... beautiful.

I swear, I am trying to install the iPhone app for
smell-o-vision on this blog.

I baked a cheesy artichoke spread for the appetizer. It was popular with
crackers. The crackers look/taste like Triscuits, but they are the hippy
organic version.

My Driver carved the six pound bird. The chicken was roasted
with a chopped lemon, rosemary, thyme and parsley in the cavity and olive
oil, kosher salt and pepper rubbed into the skin. It was super moist and
savory.

We also enjoyed roasted butternut squash served over roasted red
onions, tossed with fresh arugula in a balsamic reduction. Yummers.

Salad course? Simple sliced tomatoes drizzled with Oregon
Olive Oil and a little fresh basil. Simple.
Dessert? Honeydew melon with blueberries. We Oregonians like it fresh and
healthy, don't we?
Until my next update, I remain, your hippy correspondent.