Last week my heartmate and I had a moment where we really (really) started to feel the brutal cold of the winter months.Β The temperatures had dropped below -20, the snow in our backyard was piling high, and our pup's desire to run out and chase the squirrels away in the mornings had run dry. Poor thing shivers even on the mildest of days.Β Despite the rain and slush that occurs this time of year, I love winter. Mostly because of comforting hearty recipes!Β ...