Signature Cozy Drinks
Choose your signature winter beverage for Kickoff Weekend[cite: 2] and sip it slowly through all five weekends:
Slow-Simmered Spiced Cocoa
Whole milk or oat milk whisked with dark chocolate chips, a pinch of cinnamon, and a drop of vanilla extract. Top with toasted marshmallows.
Spiced Winter Chai
Black tea simmered on the stove with cracked cardamom pods, fresh ginger slices, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Finish with honey and warm milk.
Hearty Soups & Feasts
Perfect for Feast Weekend dinners around a long, candlelit table[cite: 2]:
Slow-Braised Beef & Root Veggie Stew
Chuck roast braised for hours with carrots, parsnips, red potatoes, and fresh rosemary in a rich red wine broth until fork-tender.
Rustic Crusty Bread
A simple no-knead Dutch oven sourdough or artisan loaf, baked to share with salted butter during Feast Weekend.
Comfort Bakes & Treats
Fulfilling the seasonal baking challenge to find warmth through creation[cite: 2]:
- Cinnamon Roll Buns: Filled with brown sugar and cinnamon, glazed with warm cream cheese icing.
- Homemade Ice Cream: A playful nod to the winter chill outside[cite: 2] — vanilla bean churned fresh to enjoy fireside.