True Colors
The 2022 Pantone color of the year is Very Peri which is a rich periwinkle. You can get a mug with the new color which would be a good Secret Santa gift.
How to Make The Best Mulled Wine
Read this HuffPo article that gives you the best tips to make mulled wine. I like a dry red wine, but you can do white wine as well.
Using a drier wine for your base gives you more control over the final product. Remember, you can always add more sugar, but you can’t take it out.
Speaking of wine, pick up a bottle of Lambrusco which is a sparkling red wine just for fun.
How to Stock Your Pantry for Soup Season
It is time to make some soup. Currently in my pantry, I have diced tomatoes, canned beans, pasta and bouillon cubes. Here’s an Eater article on how to stock your pantry for soup season. If you love making soup, I highly recommend Nancie McDermott’s cookbook, Southern Soups and Stews.
Sugar, Sugar
Are you making sugar cookies for the holidays? TheKitchn did the research and found the best two store-bought sugar cookie mixes.
If you want to buy books for the holidays, then check out my Bookshop list.
And Now for Something Completely Different
I recorded a mini podcast episode about a wedding reception I attended in 2008.
Have a delicious week,
Nichelle
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