Winter solstice dinner party

With all the terrible bushfires here last summer, it never felt right to post about trivial stuff when so much bigger things were going on. So only now do I feel it's appropriate to share our Annual Girls Christmas Dinner from last year, which is always one of my favourite nights.

The holiday season offers dishes that warm the body and comfort the soul. At the Winter Solstice the focus is on rich, hearty, and nurturing food. The season celebrates displays and masterful cooking through roasted dishes, slow cooked stews, bright salads with pops of fruity flavor, and sweets that

Heartwarming recipes perfect for the winter solstice, featuring dishes that bring comfort and joy to the longest night of the year.

It’s hard to believe that I’ve never thought about doing a Winter Solstice dinner party. The theme of light coming out of dark lends itself so well to our moody winter, and so many solstice traditions honor the elements of Christmas that I love without the need for it to be a religious holiday. In […]

The start of the winter solstice on Dec. 21 means the shortest day and longest night of the year. Brighten the day with one of these winter solstice recipes.

The difference between a good soup and an amazing soup often comes down to the stock, particularly in vegetarian recipes like this one. Here, a stock cube will suffice - as the recipe does contain plenty of spice - but to really respect your cauliflower, go for the best stock you can afford. This soup is quite thick, so if you prefer a thinner consistency, add a little extra stock or water.

Enchant your Winter Solstice party with this magical Yule cocktail made with bourbon, sugared rosemary and cranberries.

This post is sponsored by the makers of Ball® home canning products.* " This is the solstice, the still point of the sun, its cusp and midnight, the year's threshold and unlocking, where the past lets go of and becomes the future; the place of caught breath." - Margaret Atwood the so

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