Hygge, the Danish art of cozy living
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 22! French hot chocolate is one of my favorite indulgences in the fall and winter. There’s nothing quite like coming in from raking leaves of shoveling snow and drinking a cup of this decadently rich beverage. While most of us think of Swiss Miss packets when we think of hot chocolate, the French… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 22: Make Fancy Hot Chocolate"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 9! Is there anything better than fresh baked bread? Not going to lie…I went to a potluck over the weekend and the hosts had baked fresh bread, and I may or may not have eaten an entire (small) loaf. By myself. #noregrets My dad and one of my favorite uncles both baked bread… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 9: Bake Bread"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 2! Confession time: I don’t own an oven at the moment. I know, it’s horrible. I have a very nice gas range top, a microwave, a pressure cooker, and a slow cooker, but no oven (and no space for a toaster oven). If I want to bake, I have to go to my… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 2: Bake Something Delicious"
Is there anything more comforting than a hot bowl of soup on a chilly autumn day? Especially if you’ve spent any part of the day outside, coming in to a pot of soup simmering away can take the chill off body and soul. I’m a huge fan of soups, partly because of the above, and partly because I can make… Continue reading "5 Soup Recipes to Warm You Up Today"
Everyone knows that to make proper tea, you have to use boiling water, right? Well… Not necessarily. In fact, brewing a lot of teas at boiling temperatures can actually result in tea that’s a lot less than ideal. And the length of time you steep your tea can also have a dramatic effect on its final taste. As a general rule,… Continue reading "How to Make the Perfect Cup of Tea"