A Perfectly Balanced Meal

Ok, it might not picture very well, but this is a beef stew I made, with fresh whole wheat sourdough bread from the Greenmarket(SLATHERED in salted butter, of course!) and a beautiful can of Diet Coke. It this meal doesn't scream fall and perfection to you, you must be insane (or vegetarian). I can get nervous making meals that aren't strictly veggies or carbs or pre-cooked, but this was a fun challenge and worked out amazingly well, especially on a night when I was really craving protein. Yay stew!