GLUHWEIN WINTER WARMER

Winter has arrived with a repeat pattern of the past 2 years - very, very cold, then snow, then thaw, then freezing temperatures.   We are back to sliding on ice everywhere we walk.

There is nothing for it, but to get off the wet clothes, dry out the boots and draw up a chair in front of the fire.  Time for a glass of gluhwein from Germany. (I heat it in the microwave for 10 seconds then add a few plump raisins.)