It’s cookie baking season! The holidays are coming. December’s whirl of office parties, school events, family gatherings, friendly visits is nearly upon us.
We’re in the long slog part of winter. The holiday season is far behind us, and spring in Chicago is still months away.
This is, for me, the toughest time of year. I get stir crazy.
It’s a brand new year. I’m not a big believer in detoxing, but I am a believer in balance and moderation.
Here. Have a Spanish coffee.
It’s a warm, bittersweet coffee cocktail, perfect as a dessert drink when you’re staying up late on a cold night.
I don’t do dessert drinks very often.
Eggnog is a divisive beverage. It inspires strong feelings.
Fall has always been my favorite season.
Lately, I’ve been focusing on the particular pleasures of the autumnal shift.