Food & Drink

Fresh Mint Tea

You’ll need 7-10 fresh mint leaves (per cup), 1 cup of water, and 1 tsp of honey (optional) Boil water in a kettle Fill a mug with boiling water Add mint leaves Let the mint leaves steep for 5 minutes Remove the mint leaves Stir in honey, if desired Serve warm.

Mulled Wine

You’ll need 1 bottle of dry red wine, 1 orange (sliced into rounds), 6 whole cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise, and 2–4 tablespoons of sugar. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, and heat to a simmer Simmer covered for at least 15 minutes and up to 3 hours Strain and serve warm

Lavender White Hot Chocolate

You’ll need 4 cups of milk, 1/2 tsp of lavender buds, and 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Heat the milk and lavender on the stove on low for 15 minutes Strain the lavender out then return milk to heat Add white chocolate and stir until melted Serve warm.

FAVORITE ACTIVITY

"Baking and thanking God that I'm warm and safe inside." — Nancy Cestaro Whiteamire, Holy Trinity, Bucyrus

FAVORITE ACTIVITY

"Hot chocolate, my favorite book in front of my window watching God do his magic!" — Beth Patrilla, St Ignatius, Oregon

FAVORITE ACTIVITY

"Making bread and soup and watching the beauty of our world being covered in white!" — Marci Reineck, St Joseph, Fremont