One of the reasons I love winter is because it’s the perfect time to make slow cooked meals like stews, roasts and casseroles. The smell permeates the whole home with a tantalizing aroma, warming not only our hearts but our tummies too. Slow cooked meals are hearty, satisfying, and full of flavour.
Winter Solstice Foods from Around the World
Throughout history people have marked the longest night of the year through ritual and festivals and food has always been a huge part of winter solstice celebrations. The winter solstice is traditionally celebrated as a symbol of the changing seasons and of the Earth’s rebirth. As a result the traditional winter solstice foods accompanying it often have an emphasis on the Earth itself – incorporating nuts, berries, spices, squash, potatoes and hunted game like goose and venison.
10 creative soup toppings to spice up your soup
Soup is good for the soul and there’s nothing more satisfying than a bowl of steaming, delicious soup as the cold weather creeps in.
The Ultimate Chicken Soup Recipe
Chicken soup is a comfort food classic and especially good as the cold weather rolls in. This recipe uses homemade chicken stock to make this yummy soup as flavourful and satisfying as it can be (if you are pressed for time you can use pre-made organic chicken stock).
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