It has finally begun to look like winter around here!  Some white, fluffy stuff decided to show its face and stick around a while accompanied by some frigid temps…but it’s about time if you ask me!  There’s something about the long, cold nights that are just perfect for spending quality time in the kitchen.  Time for  preparing warm and hearty meals that not only taste delicious but make your home smell heavenly in the process!  We did just that the other evening…while the winter winds were blowing we were having some culinary fun in the kitchen preparing a meal I’ve always wanted to try!  The inspiration for this dish came directly from watching one of my most favorite flicks that I’ve mentioned before–Julie & Julia.  My husband was very selfless in actually agreeing with my suggestion for our movie night choice…even though I’ve seen it countless times and was quite certain he would think I was joking!  But watch it we did and realized that neither of us had ever attempted to make the famous beef bourguignon that is described with a single word…yum!  It’s kind of funny that we never attempted this meal before now since we both enjoy cooking!  my husband is definitely the better chef of the two of us but on occasion I can be a decent contender!  And since he was born in Paris, living there twice during his younger years abroad, he grew up fully appreciating the diverse cuisine and discovering his love for creating in the kitchen…which TOTALLY benefits the entire family! (we all love to eat!)  So even though it was new to us both, Sunday night’s dinner consisted of this traditional dish which we were hopeful wouldn’t disappoint…and it didn’t!  Even though it may not be a good choice for a quick meal, we will definitely be making this one again, and again, and again.  Whether you decide on beef bourguignon or some other wonderful recipe, whether you’re an experienced cook or have mastered the art of serving up prepared meals, whether you create something solo, with the whole family, or invite friends to join in on the fun…spend an evening in the kitchen!

guaranteed to feed the soul!