I wrote about my first Samhain celebration but I wanted to share a few photos from Halloween that I think you may enjoy.
David and Arthur went all out again. Their place is the highlight of Halloween in our small town of Arlington, VT, in a historic home built in the 1700s.
These guys are great friends and my partners in crime on the big day. Lol.
My son Sam was here on Halloween and saw that the costume I bought for Nelly didn’t fit so he got out my sewing machine, took the outfit apart, cut it, and sewed it back together! What the actual fuck??
I asked him when he started sewing, and he told me he sews all the time using Marty’s mother’s old singer. This was news to me, and it makes me laugh when I think about it.
I hate using my machine; he told me it didn’t work because I had it threaded wrong. That’s me, not a mechanical person at all folks.
I’m heading north to Rutvegas , Vermont, today to make a delivery and visit the craft stores in search of things for this year’s Christmas design.
One thought before I go: Instead of being depressed that it’s getting dark early, think of how cozy it is this time of year and embrace the idea of hygge.
If you are new to my page, here is the definition of hygge and pronunciation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygge
Hygge changed my dread, despair, and depression from early November through March last year.
Make each season something to be grateful for, and appreciate that you are alive and get to experience it.
You may still say, “bullshit or fuck her,” as I would have, but if you can’t appreciate the seasons, then moving somewhere they don’t exist is my only advice.
The colder months are for candlelight in the evenings, comfort food, a comfy warm blanket, starting a new book, hobby, or project, and not feeling guilty about slowing down and resting.
My dinner last night was incredibly delicious and easy to make—hygge on a plate!
This is clean eating , and we use a cut of steak called teres major, which is a lean cut of beef from the shoulder. It’s as lean and tender as filet mignon but with a beefier taste.
Teres major is known as the butcher’s cut, and after eating it, you’ll know why.
Here are the links to the recipes I used for last night’s dinner.
http://Mediterranean Steak Mediterranean Steak
https://foodbyjonister.com/recipe/sweet-maple-roasted-brussels-sprouts/
Since I had them on hand, I threw in a few leftover bacon bits to the maple brussel sprouts.
I hope you try one or all three of these recipes during the winter months. Parsnip purée was my favorite bite of food in 2019!
Follow a hygge page on social media, and you will understand what hygge is all about: feeling content, warm, and cozy.
Enjoy your week guys! 🧡
Absolutely agree Julz. I love the fall and winter months and have always embraced the “cozy time” But have to admit that for me, mud season ie: March and April, are a challenge up here in NH. Mostly due to my chomping at the bit for gardening to begin. Love your photos. Nelly is adorable and well done Sam!
Nelly by the fire is adorable. Very hygge! Thanks for recipes. I always like when you share about food you’ve enjoyed, and tips like the teres major cut – I wasn’t familiar with it.