Glühwein, or mulled wine is a staple on german Christmas markets. Most of the time red wine is used to prepare it. But my husband and I are from wine growing regions, which means an abundance of white wines. It is not very surprising that there is a variation that uses white wine for mulled wine. It is easy to make at home. So why not make a lockdown version of it. Make some mulled wine, decorate your balcony with fairy lights and play some Christmas crooners while sipping your white mulled wine bundled in your coat and scarf and enjoying the crisp air outside on your balcony.

Clam Chowder from the great Pacific Northwest. ( Note the beard.) Get warm, Get cozy with Chowdah.

Tomato soup, noodle soup, tea, espresso and hot chocolate.

Cinnamon Whiskey and eggnog make a great combination of flavors to enjoy by the fire after all the hard work of trimming the tree is done. This sweet treat if best served chilled with a dash of cinnamon.

Another tasty soup recipe, perfect for warming cold autumn and winter days with full of spice and pinch of color!

I only have a vague recollection of going on a hayride. But, if I ever do it again, I hope that someone is waiting for me afterwards with this treat.

Memories of winter nights with my grandmother cooking in the kitchen

Rich and sweet hot cocoa! Best served on a chilly winter day or for some much needed self-care.