THE VILLAGE VOICE

November (Hubbard Lake, MI) "Have you ever noticed a tree standing naked against the sky, How beautiful it is? All its branches are outlined, and in its nakedness There is a poem, there is a song. Every leaf is gone and it is waiting for the spring. When the spring comes, it again fills the tree with The music of many leaves, Which in due season fall and are blown away. And this is the way of life." ~ Krishnamurti November (Hubbard Lake, MI)

"November's sky is chill and drear, November's leaf is red and sear." ~ Sir Walter Scott ~ November sky (Hubbard Lake) ____________________________ CABBAGE SOUP with APPLES & THYME ~ A winning warming fall combo ... sauteed apples, cabbage and fresh thyme from treasured Bon Appetit (Nov 2002) stockpile of favorites __________ 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 8 cups thinly sliced cored green cabbage (about 1/2 large head) 1 chopped large onion 8 large f resh thyme sprigs 6 cup organic chicken broth coarse salt & freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 lbs. peeled, cored and 1/2-inch cubed Golden Delicious apples chopped fresh thyme Melt 1 tablespoon butter with oil in heavy large stockpot over medium=high heat. Add cabbage and onion; saute until vegetables wilt and brown, stirring occasionally, abut 15 minutes. Add 8 thyme sprigs and saute 1 minute longer. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste w...

"The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of. The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July." ~ Henry David Thoreau ~ Out the window (waning colors) ____________ AUTUMN TETRAZZINI with ROASTED RED PEPPERS & ARTICHOKES ~ Though similar, this rich and colorful dish (adapted from April, 2005 Southern Living) with a slightly different twist is a tasty change from traditional tetrazzini (Archives: November 24, 2006) . * 1 (12-oz) package 'straw & hay' (green & white) fettuccine or all spinach or regular 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 coarsely chopped sweet yellow onion 8 oz. sliced mushrooms 3 Tbsp. flour 1 tsp. coarse salt 1 tsp. white pepper 3 cup milk or half & half 3 cups chopped turkey 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers 1 (14-oz) can drained and chopped artichoke hearts 1 cup white wine 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese (or 1 cup shredded Parmesan & 1 cup shredded...

"So dull and dark are the November days. The lazy mist high up the evening curled, And now the morn quite hides in smoke and haze; The place we occupy seems all the world." - John Clare (November) ~ Sunset (Hubbard Lake)