Winter
Winter looks and feels differently depending on your location, but for me, it’s a cold, cold one. As the temperatures drop below freezing, and the snow and ice regulate outdoor activities – I warm up and keep myself busy in the kitchen! Seasonally, the root vegetables and hardy winter greens warm the chattering teeth from the belly out, and the citrus selection is plentiful – savory, spicy, sweet and sour combined, there’s no flavor left behind.
December
The end of the year shuffle, holiday madness, go, go, go! This is a time when we treat ourselves the most all year – because we want to or because we just don’t have time to maintain the routine. First, treat yourself. Eating plant-based allows for these types of occasions. But, the goal is to indulge not over indulge…and maybe even crave that healthy meal inbetween. Finding balance reduces the overwhelming nature of the final month of the year!
January
When the days reach their shortest hours of light, we use food to comfort ourselves – also known as putting on a “winter coat.” This isn’t just an excuse for craving warmer, heavier, and often more food…we’re involuntarily preparing our bodies for less threat should danger arise. It’s not an excuse to lose all disciple, but a few pounds is ok! Focus on the nutrient dense rather than just dense.
February
Will it ever end? This is when we start to crave crisp and fresh as Spring is just ahead on the horizon. The answer is yes, it will! Eating seasonal produce can help think outside the box – outside the same meals you’re making over and over…
Click any fruit or veggie to find recipes that use that specific ingredient!
Snow Good Winter Produce Recipes
Winter Recipe Round-ups!
As much as I make on my own, I’m also here to share the plant-based love! The vegan and plant-based community supports me so in turn – I support them. Finding recipes is almost just as challenging as making the recipe so my hope is this helps you organize and prepare your meals while keeping seasonal in mind. I try my best to craft and create food based on what seasonal fruits and veggies are in stock each month!
Lettuce | Bow | and Say
Together | Acknowledging | Thoughts into Existence