Listening: Serial, the podcast. Josh and I are hooked on Serial, a spin off of This American Life. Besides the fact it is a very well-done podcast that traces the murder of a high school student and the case that follows, it’s also local for us. Since all of this occurred in the Baltimore area, Josh and I are familiar with many of the the locations referenced all through-out the series, which makes it even more interesting.
Watching: We’re still working our way through Alias. It’s our go-to show to watch when we want to sit down and chill out in the evening. The plot twists and turns never end!
Reading: I finished The Girl on the Train in a few days. It had a riveting plot I couldn’t put down if you like psychological thrillers. I’m also in the middle of reading Own Your Life by Sally Clarkson, Made for More by Hannah Anderson and I finally got around to Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequest. It’s been on my to-read list forever. It seemed like a cozy winter read to me and I’m loving it and looking forward to trying some of the recipes. Niequest has a wonderful writing style I’m enjoying very much.
Eating: I made this Bacon, Mushroom, Wild Rice Chowder last week and wow, was it a winner! Granted, the kids weren’t crazy about it but Josh and I loved it. I’m always looking for a new soup to add to our list for winter consumption and this one I’ll definitely be making again.
Drinking: This is my go-to hot chocolate right now. Yum. I don’t make the vanilla sugar though. I just use regular sugar and use vanilla creamer. Check it out.
What are you into right now?
That soup looks amazing and like one LA and I would love.
I’m currently into the Best Beef Stew you had on your blog a while back from “Life In Grace.” Deliciousness. I made it last night and plan to have it today with plenty to share with those recovering from surgery or sick (I know too many of them at the moment).
I am reading another Sara Jio book and just finished “Josie’s Story” which was incredibly meaningful to me as a mom with a child who frequents the hospitals and receives ongoing medical attention. I’m grateful for the ways in which this mom/author, Sorrel King, used her overwhelming grief for the good of others.
I’m also listening to (finally) “Boundaries with Kids,” a must read of me as a parent right now.
I’m also into layering clothes and socks because it is so stinking cold.
And lastly a little homeopathic goodness we have been trying this winter to stave off illness and help build immunity is:
1 c. raw honey
juice from 1.5 lemons
2 heaping Tbsp. of cinnamon
1 heaping Tbsp of tumeric
Put it all in a mason jar with a lid. Give it a firm shake. Take 1 Tbsp. morning and night, daily.
I love ALL of this!!! Thanks so much for sharing, it is so fun to hear what you’re into (and get good ideas for myself!!! :))!