Winter

Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idol hour. - John Boswell-

I absolutely adore winter time!  Whether it may be my pasty disposition or my love for the moody skies, I always discover a way to find joy and sunshine in my cooking and home-surroundings.

Winter is the time to revel in the knowledge that it is completely understandable (and even expected) if you don't engage in your normal outdoor activities.  So gather up those duvet's; and yes, grab all those hearty, calorific snacks, and enjoy the guilty pleasures that only winter-time can offer.

Even though we associate winter with grey, monotonous colours, the seasonal fruits and vegetables are anything but boring and depressing.

Check out the list of sumptuous fruits and vegetables winter-time has to offer:

Fruits

Apples, Avocado's, Dates, Grapefruit

Lemons, Limes, Melon, Naartjies, Oranges

Pawpaws, Pears and Pineapples

Vegetables
Asparagus, Beetroot, Broad Beans, Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts, Fennel, Jerusalem Artichokes
Kale Spinach, Parsnips, Pumpkins, Radishes
Turnips and watercress

 

Next time, you can look forward to my weekly menu ideas to warm those tummies on a cold, winter's evening!  Until then my readers, happy cooking!