This is a comforting stew that draws on the natural sweetness of Winter root veggies: parsnips, carrots, and sweet potatoes. We cook it in hard cider, our favorite local beverage. The aromatic herbs are rosemary, thyme, and hyssop, but you can adapt it to whatever aromatics you want. You can also substitute goat meat for the lamb if you would like to try something new.  We love goat meat, as it is quite healthy and flavorful, and can be found sustainably raised at many farmers markets around the country.