Happy Hallowinter!

Halloween is quite possibly my favorite holiday: Tasty treats everywhere you look. Legitimate excuses to play dress up in public. Spook-induced adrenaline rushes. Permission to geek out over crazy crafting. You get the picture…

The Return of Rice Pudding Season

Since the nights are turning colder, I’ve gotten the urge to feather my nest for the long winter hibernation ahead. You know; give everything a good scrubbing, maybe make some festive decorations to add some sparkle, throw a simmer pot together to get those pretty smells floating around. I’ve been looking forward to getting started this weekend. But, apparently, my body had a different idea: I got the flu.

As soon as the backaches and fever-y chills started yesterday, I immediately retreated into bed, armed with sweatpants, a good book and my fleecy earflap hat. The amazing Andy brought over a sick kit filled with Garlic pills, Emergen-C, ginger tea and oscillococcinum. My fuzzy kitty buddy, Bode, kept me company by snuggling beside me and purring constantly (it’s so weird how pets just “know”, right?). I hunkered down, and fought the good fight.

And today, I actually feel pretty good. No fever. Minimal body aches. And most importantly, my appetite is back. So, in celebration, I thought I’d bring back my favorite wintertime recipe: Rum Raisin Rice Pudding. Sweet. Creamy. Chewy. Heaven. And most definitely not just for sick days.