Each season has its pros and cons, and today I’m going to share some of my favorites from winter! The cold from the season isn’t a favorite, but there are lots of other things that are great that come from winter.
Just the other day, it was one of the coldest days of the year (low 30s). North Carolina has dug its roots deep into me already, becoming more southern than northern. I know it’s not nearly the coldest weather, but man I was freezing. But since it is North Carolina, it shot right back up to 40s and 50s.
Here are a few favorite things about Winter:
Snow
As I write this now, we are heading into a storm this weekend, mostly ice, but I think it’s gonna snow a little. I am so excited! One thing I miss from the north, not the cold, but the snow and sledding. We had this big hill near our house that we would go sledding whenever it snowed. Sometimes my brothers would pour water on the hill to freeze over during the day, then we’d go sledding again in the evening. So fun, and I miss it so much!
Cozies
Just like in the fall, you can get out all the cozie socks, sweaters, and blankets to get nice and cozy. Turn on the fireplace (or tv fireplace), with some of your favorite music. It’s one of my favorite ways to write, brings in the mood, and helps the juices to start flowing.
The Foods
Soups, chowders, hot cocoa with marshmallows, hot chicken pot pie. All so delicious! The soups and chowders are only made in fall and winter, perfect for a cold day. Writing this, I thought about specific desserts we make for during the winter that aren’t associated with Christmas. I couldn’t think of any and I’m still trying to figure out at least one. I’ll update you if one comes to mind. Each food for each season is special because when it goes we can be excited for it to come again.
Here are some recipes that are perfect for a winter day! Some of the recipes are mine and some are others.
Christmas
Then, of course, Christmas has to be on this list. It’s probably what makes winter exciting, along with entering a new year. The cookies, movies, family, friends, and eating tons of food! Imagine a winter without Christmas, like in Chronicle of Narnia, “always winter but never Christmas”.
Those are some of my favorite things about Winter! What are yours? I’d love to hear down below.
~Becky 🙂
Note: If you want an easier access to the links, click the pictures. The format doesn’t allow me to do certain things, but I’ve been trying to figure it out.
- Icey Snow – Butternut Squash Risotto
- Snowy Sunrise – Potato Potato Soup
- Snow Trees – Lemon Ginger Tea
- Orange Sticky Buns – Potato Sausage Chowder
- Christmas Tree – Cheese Burger Soup
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