#BreakThings: Winter is Coming

09.29.20

I went to bed this morning at 6:00AM. Yesterday, it was 5:30AM. Work is crazy right now, so please forgive me for a truncated newsletter.

As a native Montanan, I know about winter. I know how quickly it sneaks up on me. How unprepared I usually feel for that deep chill in the air. And this year — with dining likely to continue outside, and sanity walks more necessary than ever — is no time to be caught unprepared. So make like a Stark, and start prepping now.

This article from The Cut talks about how to get ahead of the curve by buying the things you need to stay social in the winter now. From attire to keep you toast to space heaters and blankets, the early bird gets to dine outside without suffering from hypothermia.

I took a moment to curate a selection of winter parkas for those who might never have needed one before. I have never regretted purchasing my Canada Goose, whenever the temperatures dip below freezing or I’m forced to be outside in winter, I am grateful to the past me who snapped it up at a post-Christmas sale.

When I’m sick, the only thing that makes me feel better instantly is a hot toddy. I don’t know what fantastical magic it does, but it does. This recipe from The Spruce Eats is the best one. And don’t forget to add extra lemon and the good honey.