The accidental gourmet

I bought the most beautiful garnet sweet potato last week and have enjoyed viewing it on the butcher block as art but unlike canvas, vegetables have a shelf life. So, I cubed it up today (the most amazing color), found a piece of  purple onion in the bottom drawer of the fridge to keep it company, sprinkled on olive oil, salt and pepper - last minute thought - some chopped fresh ginger. Roasted this in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Well, actually had to stop the cooking midway to take the dog for a walk. Once back home I am REALLY hungry. Further digging in the fridge landed me some fresh baby spinach so I am thinking of a salad with warm roasted sweet potatoes. This led me to remember a vinaigrette with maple syrup - so whipped that up. I tossed on a few Craisins for good measure and I must say that this salad is delicious. It was just the right ratio of savory, sweet, warm, cold.  I just hope I can recreate it for David. What a lovely lunch - just me, myself, and I.

Yum! I savored each and every bite of my accidental creation. Here's to your culinary adventures!