...but I'm still doing my best to appreciate winter. After a successful snowshoe hike Saturday morning, Steve and I decided to go on another one together yesterday afternoon. With a thick layer of snow still coating everything in sight, and with no wind in the air, we had perfect weather. We did the same hike, around the lake, but I managed to take my camera along this time.
The same shed by the dam here. I am soooo lucky to live right near this beautiful lake!
We're also lucky to live near a cross-country skiing center.
I love how the weight of the snow looks on the coniferous trees. It's like a giant marshmallow tree.
I was super thirsty when we got back home, and I remembered that I had brewed a batch of peppermint tea the night before and stuck it in the fridge. Cool peppermint tea equals a really refreshing pick-me-up after an hour of snowshoeing.
To make it, use one teabag or one teaspoon of leaves for every cup of water. Pour boiling water over the leaves, and brew for five to ten minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then place in the fridge until you're ready to drink it. I wouldn't keep it in there for more than four days though.
My early morning routine continues to consist of a big bowl of oatmeal. I bought loads of steel cut oats earlier in the winter, and want to use them up before it gets too warm. Oatmeal also seems to bring on a warmth unlike any other breakfast food, perfect for these still chilly mornings. And it's filling. And I love being creative with the toppings. Today: oats cooked with cinnamon, raisins, and dates; topped with banana, cashew butter, and homemade peach jam (made last September). But by spring and summer, I'll be more interested in muesli, homemade granola, and yogurt.
Off to bed soon for a fun day tomorrow: Steve and I are going cross-country skiing in the afternoon, then our friend Sarah's making us dinner!
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