Snow Food

This is the season for snow. The white stuff means days of staying in along with time outside, shoveling and playing. This is not the time for light fare.Snowy days and chilly temps mean hearty meals that will warm you down  to your toes. For those on a diet, not to worry .There are plenty of healthy , rib sticking dishes too.

Breakfast is one of the most important meals during a snowy day. Everyone functions better with a heartier  start. You can create taste scrambled eggs(or egg whites) along with omelets. Add some spinach and mushrooms or just cheese  for more flavor. Two nice sides are sausage patties and bacon.If you want healthier fare sub in soy or turkey versions of these. You can even create a satisfying breakfast sandwich .French toast is another good and hearty choice. It's easy to make and kids would love an extra treat on their day off. You can also have oatmeal or farina too. Serve your choices with endless cups of hot coffee or tea or better yet, homemade hot cocoa,. Lunch can be comfort food - and you'll need it to thaw out. healthy fare could include a vegetable or minestrone soup with a toasted sandwich. Better yet a happy waitress  - a more sumptuous version of a grilled cheese with the addition of tomatoes and bacon.

Dinner is going to be a family affair with everyone being home. Think about a communal dish such as spaghetti or stew with dumplings.. If you have corn meal , then use it for polenta. This Northern Italain fave is a great cold weather dinner choice , wonderful with steak or chicken strips. Serve it with either a tomato sauce or brown gravy for the beef. You can also make homemade pizza which again is a treat for the kids. for dessert try homemade brownies or cookies. A snow day is perfect for baking and it keeps the kids occupied. Have them make the night's dessert which can be perfect snacks later on.

A snow day is a good food day. Make healthy rib sticking meals that will keep everyone well fueled  for shoveling or playing in the snow. They'll both appreicate and enjoy it.