THAT person.

Cold, wet, dreary weather. 

Winter has definitely announced itself. 

Personally, I think winter would be the type of person (if it were a person, of course) you try to avoid but always get stuck talking to.

Surely you know what I mean - the type of person you see across the street and think 

"Oh goodness - where can I hide? Have they seen me? Can I still make a dash for it?"

Does everyone have old friends that are like that - or is it just me? 

Needless to say, I do not like winter.

It makes me want to stay bundled up inside in the warmth, preferably cooking.

But maybe that's a good thing - winter means I get lots of cooking done because I'm so desperate to stand huddled over the stove or pressed against the oven. 

But do tell me - 

What's your favourite winter warmer foods?  

I find myself trying to ditch salads and cold foods when it gets really cold 

and I stick to warm meals like pasta or baked vegetables. 

I've also rekindled my love of hot chocolates and my tea stash seems to deplete 100x faster

and don't forget warm winter flavours like cinnamon! 

Now for a masterchef style challenge, I have two things I've been sent - but have no idea what to do with! 

Mustard Seed Oil and Macadamia Oil.

Have you had any experience with either of these?

Any suggestions of what I should do with them?! 

Ooh and in other news!
I have a giveaway coming up on MAY 7th. 
So keep your eyes peeled! It has to do with Fairtrade Fortnight and my favourite chocolate ;) 
(It may even be an international competition :O)