Great Expectations of Parsnips

The first time I read Great Expectations was in 6th grade. I had a pink paper notebook dedicated for this book. And I'm pretty sure I insisted on using it even though the teacher asked me to get a normal white page notebook. Ugh, could you imagine having to decipher kid handwriting on pink paper? I probably used a green pen. The Father was called in to meetings at that school quite a bit. I wonder if she ever did this project with her other classes... In any case, I've read this book every couple of years since then and I'm glad that I have. It's a very good reminder of how asinine a person can be when they're young.
Oh Dickens, you were so good with making realistic characters.
Even if you took 4 pages to describe a chair...

Have you ever tried a parsnip? Think somewhat carroty flavor only white flesh. I likes them roasted.

Easy Roasted Vegetables
serves 2 smallish portions
1 parsnip
1 carrot
2 small potatoes
1/2 small onion
1 TBspn olive oil
1/2 tsp salt (you can use less or omit if you desire)
pepper to taste
3 cloves of garlic (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)

1. Pre-heat oven to 400F
2. wash and peel the veg
3. cut veg into large chunks (if using fresh garlic, smash the cloves with the flat of a knife blade and remove paper skin)
4. toss veg with oil and spices
5. bake at 400F for about 30 mins or until tender