Snow day eats

In a Cooking Light magazine I found a recipe for an italian beef stew. I thought no better day to make this then on a cold snowy day. Since we were home all day we were able to make this around lunch and put it in the crock pot and let the flavors come together. I was actually able to get Scott in the kitchen for this:) This stew was delicious and different from any other beef stew we have had. We took some over to our neighbors to enjoy. The wife is 6 months pregnant and was just put on bed rest. Please keep them in your prayers. They have an active 16 month old at home which makes it harder for bed rest.

Onion, garlic, and carrots(orange & yellow) sauteing.

Beef chunks salted, dredged in flour and then cooked.

Everything comes together in the crock pot.

Piping hot bowl of italian beef stew!

As an afternoon delight I made us hot chocolate with milk. There is nothing better than hot chocolate made with milk. It is richer, chocolatier, and more filling.

A timely process to heat milk while not burning it.

But completely worth the time. 2 cups of delicious hot chocolate.

I used my old camera today in the kitchen and really could tell a difference.

What is your favorite thing to do, eat, and/or drink on your snow day?