As the days get shorter and a chill hits the air, we all feel the urge to retreat into the warmth -- and get cozy.
This time of year provides the perfect opportunity to finally make that chewy cookie recipe you've been dying to try. Or to snuggle up with a good book and a warm cup of hot cocoa. Or wrap up in a thick coat and get into nature for a long picturesque hike with friends and family. With this in mind, check out these six ways to take full advantage of what we like to call The Coziest Time of the Year.
1. Retreat into the kitchen
Something about sweets, treats and savory eats taste so much better when the leaves hit the ground. KQED Bay Area Bites has the recipes to inspire.
- Pumpkin Toffee Cookies
- Thanksgiving Side Dish: Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Gratin with Shallots and Gruyère
- Guide: Thanksgiving Recipes
2. Take in the foliage on a perfect road trip
Sometimes getting on the road and driving to a remote place is the perfect remedy to clear your mind and get back to the basics. Add some stunning scenery, and you've got a great day out.
3. Snuggle down with some critters
If there's anything guaranteed to bring some simply cozy pleasure, , it's snuggling up and watching adorable animals doing their thing. Talk about the warm and fuzzies.
