Quiet days before Christmas | Slow Living in Winter | Gingerbread Recipe & Cottagecore Christmas

Slow living during festive days before Christmas. I like to spend this time quietly reflecting, making plans for the future and dreaming. One morning I woke up to meet the foggy sunrise, which was such a treat. These beautiful winter days are my favourite, and even though winter can feel overwhelming and sad at times, days and mornings like these make my life so much better. ______ Gingerbread recipe 300g flour (optional: 150g plain, 150g almond) 100g soft butter 100g brown sugar 1 tbsp honey 2 tbsp treacle/ molasses 1 egg 1 tsp baking soda Zest of 1 orange Main spices: 2 tsp ginger 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp nutmeg Optional spices: 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp freshly ground coriander seeds Method: Mix together flour, baking soda and ground spices in a big bowl. In a separate bowl mix softened butter (microwave for 10-20 sec to soften, but don't melt fully) with brown suga