A month of a lot, and yet I feel like I have nothing to show for it. It’s been cold, it’s been snowy, it’s been cold, and dark. This weekend we’re sneaking away to the Poconos for a weekend of skiing and puppy cuddles. I’m excited to try out skiing too, it’ll be my first time, let’s see if I can figure out the pizza/french fries thing without falling over too many times. Either way, it’ll be nice to have a change of scenery, try something new, and just break up the routine a little!
Here’s what you can take for the road from me this month:
For the Bookshelf // Becoming
Lately, I find myself going back to a few books that really inspired me in the past, including Michelle Obama’s autobiography, Becoming. It’s written with such genuine feeling, it’s not far off from talking with a friend. In the dreary mid-Winter slump days, being able to talk with your book just really
For the Kitchen // Butcher Block Counter
Still one of the best gifts I’ve ever received, I have been using the heck out of my Boos board countertop cutting board. It’s been amazing for baking and rolling out my bread, I turned it into a defacto charcuterie board for a girls night, and it’s really brought a great look to my countertop.
For the Plate // Vegetable Soup
It’s been so bitter cold lately, dinner has been the one thing that warms us up at the end of the day. Anything that’s a little spicy and warms you up on the inside has been on repeat on our meal plan, especially this Veggie Soup! It’s got a little spice, as many veggies as you could fit in a pot, and tastes so good! Plus, freeze your veggie scraps to make into stock for the next batch of soup!
For the Home // Seasonal Produce Reminders from Uproot Kitchen
Lately, I’ve been focusing on cooking meals with seasonal produce.These posts from Uproot Kitchen highlighting each month’s seasonal produce are a great way to keep track of what’s best to get and find great recipes for the coming weeks!
