province restaurant, chicago il

It is nice to look out the window at 5 pm and it’s not dark yet. Not that it has been sunny mind you, it’s just not dark.
I do like the foods of this time of year a lot though.  I love the slow braised meats, root vegetables, pears and apples, and beautiful citrus. The blood oranges have been superb this season and we have them on a salad with some beets and goat cheese. Cara Cara oranges are so delicious too and we are using them on a special menu next week.  Pink Grapefruits have been so nice and have shown up on the menu in a few places. Meyer Lemons are one of my favorites and that is what we have been using to make our preserved lemons.
So yesterday was National Carrot Cake Day. Yes it was!! You can’t even make things up like that. It is amazing since I have never had a Carrot Cake on the menu until a few weeks ago, and low and behold. I was really enjoying telling people about “the special day” yesterday. I can’t wait to find out what tomorrow is!!!