1. Embrace the cold weather
Along with the time change, the days get shorter, the cold settles in, and it even begins to snow. These first flakes make a lot of people happy (hello, snowmen!), but can bring on waves of dread for others.
At RICARDO, to take advantage of these cold, dull days, we suggest spoiling yourself. It’s the ultimate weapon against all this time spent indoors. As Canadians, there’s nothing we can do about the weather, so we might as well enjoy what we have: our homes!
To warm up, treat yourself to comforting kitchen classics and get equipped with products that make life easier in the kitchen.
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Comfort Food
2. Find happiness in the little things
We’re sure you enjoy hosting loved ones in your home, and that should inspire you to entertain yourself. Like Brigitte often does in her home, take the time to set a beautiful table. While dinner is in the oven, check the layout of your napkins and dishes. All occasions are good ones to turn your table into a work of art!
Break out some candles and decorate your table as you see fit. The idea here is to create an atmosphere that invites you to relax and unwind. Nothing should stop you from keeping the table well decorated and hosting loved ones in the coming days.
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3. Keep it simple
It’s important to enjoy what you already have. This is an essential hygge lesson not to be overlooked. Your home, your family, your health. It’s time to break out our sense of appreciation and concentrate on the aspects of your life that make you happy.
To accompany your meal, take advantage of beautiful local seasonal vegetables, for example. Make a side dish with squash, root vegetables or leeks! Plus, it will be ready in no time!
4. Make yourself happy
If you’re craving the comfort of sweets lately, you’re definitely not alone. Who doesn’t want to turn to dreamy desserts the minute the leaves fall off the trees? And in celebration of hygge, we hope you’ll be inspired by this list of 10 quick desserts for instant comfort. For less than 30 minutes of your time, these treats will definitely pay off in happiness!
We know that not everyone has a sweet tooth, so perhaps a simple homemade chai tea will help satisfy. Packed with spices like cardamom and pepper, this black tea is the ultimate comfort for chilly evenings when the sun sets a little too early for our liking! All it takes to infuse it is hot milk and a little patience.
These hygge-themed suggestions allow you to better welcome the cold season. If they help to bring you joy over the course of an evening, that’s already an extra step in the direction of sunnier days for those of you more sensitive to the cold!
Boost your comfort level at home by trying a hot drink from our wide selection of recipes: