Book + Beverage — Winter 2022-23

Photo by Kim Fuller

THE BOOK

The Snowy Cabin Cookbook: Meals and Drinks for Adventurous Days and Cozy Nights by Marnie Hanel + Jen Stevenson

“Peeking out the window to see a world quieted by freshly fallen snow is a matchless joy, promising a day filled with wintry adventures bookended by a warm, nourishing meal. As brisk weather slows our daily pace, we find more reasons to gather and time to cook, because as much as we love skiing, sledding, skating, snowshoeing and snowball fighting, ultimately, when the wind is whipping up outside, we take a shine to being inside.”

As the preface of this sweet cookbook so beautifully states, there’s nothing quite like finding that perfect amount of cozy in the deep winter months. Whether you’re in need of satisfying snacks to get through a day of hibernation, planning a menu for a snowed-in dinner party or searching for a hearty breakfast before a long day of powder-filled adventure, The Snowy Cabin Cookbook is filled with fun and inspiring recipes. Readers can try the Snowbound Stromboli with Arrabbiata (a grown-up version of the Hot Pocket), Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts with Parsnips and Apples alongside Brrrisket with Parsley and Pomegranate Seeds, or Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup with Bacon and Chives.

Fully illustrated by artist Monica Dorazewski, this cookbook also has a number of delicious desserts and cocktails to practice making and to enjoy, like a Blood Orange Negroni alongside Almond Tangerine Trifle. Try the Snowed In cocktail (our beverage featured here) on those days when staying in makes more sense than venturing out.

The authors have also created fun tips and charts on living your best winter life, like advice on how to build a better snowman and 99 ways to use a mug. This thoughtful book is truly well done and will inspire cozy time in the kitchen and throughout your home all season long.

THE BEVERAGE

Snowed In

Inspired by the ingredient of sherry (fortified wine), this cocktail demonstrates great balance and has a festive look when served in a coupe. Sherry offers depth and richness to round out the mezcal, grapefruit and lemon in this bright libation.

SNOWED IN

2 ounces mezcal

1 ounce oloroso sherry

1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice

½ ounce fresh lemon juice

½ ounce Demerara syrup

1 lemon twist

Combine the mezcal, sherry, grapefruit juice, lemon juice and Demerara syrup in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with the lemon twist.

Originally published in the Winter 2022-23 issue of Spoke+Blossom.