Warmth in Winter
Valentine's Day Events, Golden Milk
We’re in the thick of winter, despite the lack of snow on the ground. February can be a dreary month that teases at both winter and spring but often doesn’t deliver on either. The gray days stretch out and the best thing to do is lean in to all things cozy and comfortable and plan for warmer, sunnier days ahead. We’re currently reading through articles for our spring issue, testing and photographing recipes and our excitement is mounting.
How do you prepare for spring? Perhaps you have seeds germinating under grow lights. Maybe you have started a catalogue of spring recipes to prepare once spinach, ramps and morels make their debut. Or, perhaps you’re planning a trip to bike the Virginia Creeper Trail to see the mountain laurel in bloom. Whatever your preparations, keep warm this weekend and look towards spring!
EVENTS
Have an event you’d like us to share? Email: info@edibleblueridge.com
1.31-2.05 Restaurant Week - Charlottesville
2.10 Meet the Maker: Thibaut-Jannison Winery - Waynesboro
2.10, 2.11, 2.17 & 2.18 Valentine’s Dinner - Staunton
2.10 Petals & Pinot - Mount Crawford
2.10-2.14 Be My Valentine at Veritas - Afton
2.11 Build-a-Bouqet - Harrisonburg
2.11 Winter Maker’s Market - Roanoke
2.12 Galentine’s Day at Barren Ridge Vineyards - Fishersville
2.14 Saint Linda Valentine’s Brothers Beer Dinner- Harrisonburg
2.18 Valley Road’s Vertical Meritage Tasting - Afton
2.28 Pruning Fruit Trees for Beginners - Salem
3.01 Planting & Caring for Spring Flowers - Virtual Event
MOVERS & SHAKERS: Ira Wallace
Ira Wallace, of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange (Mineral, VA) was featured this past week in the NYT. Known as the godmother of seed saving and sharing, you can read about the incredible work she has done to preserve and champion our living history.
And, while you dream of warmer days, it’s not to late to order and sow your spring seeds!
WHAT WE’RE COOKING: GOLDEN MILK
Warm up on this chilly day with a mug of Golden Milk. This traditional Indian beverage is packed full on antioxidants and has inspired a turmeric latte craze in recent years. Although the recipe calls for coconut and almond milk, you can substitute oat, cashew or even cow’s milk. Relax and unwind with this cozy beverage.
INGREDIENTS
Makes 2 large mugs
1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
1 ¼ cups lite coconut milk
1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon local maple syrup
Pinch of ground black pepper
Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk milk, spices, maple syrup and coconut oil together. Heat until hot but not boiling (about 4 minutes). Remove pan from heat. Adjust sweeteners and spices to taste. Divide between two mugs and serve.
POEM OF THE WEEK
The Geraniums
Even if the geraniums are artificial Just the same, In the rear of the Italian café Under the nimbus of electric light They are red; no less red For how they were made. Above The mirror and the napkins In the little white pots . . . . . . In the semi-clean café Where they have good Lasagna . . . The red is a wonderful joy Really, and so are the people Who like and ignore it. In this place They also have good bread.
- Genevieve Taggard
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Eat Well,
Lisa Archer
Publisher & Editor Edible Blue Ridge
