Today’s a chilly, blustery one in NYC and it makes me long for a weekend full of cozy sweaters, good books, and delicious nosh.  Here’s what I’m thinking…

This sweater from Kaufmanfranco (a girl can dream right?)

Anne Sebba’s new book about Wallace Simpson.

and Linguini with Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme Mushrooms from Nigella Lawson

Ingredients

• 225g chestnut mushrooms
• 80ml extra virgin olive oil
• 1 x 15ml tablespoon Maldon salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
• 1 small clove garlic, crushed
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme, stripped to give 1 teaspoon leaves
• 500g linguine
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, or to taste
• Freshly ground pepper

1. Slice the mushrooms finely, and put in a large bowl with the oil, salt, crushed garlic, lemon juice and zest, and marvellously scented thyme leaves.
2. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions and drain loosely, retaining some water. Quickly put the drained pasta into the bowl with the mushroom mixture.
3. Toss everything together well, then add the chopped parsley, grated cheese and pepper to taste, before tossing again, and eat with joy in your heart.

Have a wonderful weekend! xo