
Why Won’t Winter End?

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samantha campanini
Thank you for these ideas!!
Cheryl Newton
Um, because it’s the best season? Reasons why I feel this way:
1) I lived on the surface of the sun (i.e. Yuma, AZ) for way too long; give me the cold any day
2) I work remotely, so I don’t have to commute in it
3) In the 12 years I’ve lived here, I’ve only had to shovel one time. (If my young adult children ever move out, though, I’m probably screwed. Don’t see myself regularly shoveling, or learning how to use the snow blower. Maybe they could move out but not far?)
Abby Mallett
Cheryl, you have the best mentality around winter! I don’t hate winter, it just tends to trick me into thinking it’s forever, no big deal. I hope your kids stay close for your sake, although snowblowers seem so satisfying!
Christine
As a native Chicagoan, I appreciate this perspective so much. Also, welcome to Joy the Baker, Abby! I LOVE your writing. :)
Libby Monaghan
Abby is not wrong! Time is JELLO right now (and has been for the past 2 years if we’re being honest).
Anyway, I’m off to buy a box of Nilla Wafers and cheddar cheese.
Kate De La Rosa
Already bookmarked that oregano chicken recipe!! All of these sound like the perfect meals to get through those times where we just can’t even… I am all about the low brain power meals! ??? Hurry up, spring!
Catherine Short
Thank you for providing me with dinner inspiration for tonight! I have chicken thighs defrosting but didn’t know what I wanted to do – Greek chicken it is!
Allison Gillenwater
You had me at chin hairs!
Emily
New Englander here (Massachusetts)! The last two weeks have felt like one continuous snow or ice storm and while I try SUPER HARD to find the joy and beauty in winter, it becomes really hard this time of year. I’m taking advantage of the crazy cheap flights and escaping to Florida at the end of the month. If you can swing it, I highly recommend a short escape from winter. There are ways to do it super budget and it makes a HUGE difference to be around green growing things, feel sunshine on bare arms, and walk without fear of slipping and falling on the treacherous ice that is currently coating every surface at home. Hang in there Northern folks!
Sarah
I’m in North Florida and so can’t technically complain, except I totally can because it’s been below 50 degrees and raining this week and I’m so ready for it to be over.
Putting this lemon pasta on the meal plan this week, thank you!
Judy
I thought you were going to post an eclair recipe for Valentine’s Day???
Joy the Baker - Founder
I am, Judy. I’ll have it for you later this week. :)
Judy
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Toby
Thank you, I needed this roundup bc this winter has been brutal. Can’t wait to make that one-pot chicken!
Ruth
Oh, I hear you Joy, I really do. I live in the UK, and although we don’t have hard winters here, it is grey, rainy, cold and dark. The joys of Christmas have passed, and, well, there’s now a bit of a gap until Spring. But, the sun is rising earlier and setting later, and the Spring bulbs have started to come through, reminding me that winter is nearly over. So, do whatever you need to do (comfort food, lots of wine, cosy blankets, as many episodes of new girl as you need) to get through these last few weeks …