Hygge, the Danish art of cozy living
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 27! Is there anything more relaxing or rejuvenating than taking the time to enjoy a hot cup of tea? Whether you like a more traditional cup of Earl Grey, a soothing cup of chamomile, or a funkier herbal blend, tea can do wonders for your mind and body. Today, take time out of… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 27: Curl Up With a Hot Cup of Tea"
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 Day 1 of 30 Days of Hygge! If you’ve never had hot mulled apple cider with a doughnut, then you are missing out. I first enjoyed this fall treat at the Cold Hollow Cider Mills in Waterbury, VT a couple of years ago (I was a late bloomer, what can I say?) and let me tell you, it… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 1: Enjoy Hot Apple Cider and a Doughnut"
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"