Canterbury winter has started to kick in and it is in full force! As the long coats, scarves and gloves come out, so does the good ol’ crockpot too! A favorite about winter; you can snuggle up in the warmth without being called lazy… Oh, and the food. There are three main factors that identify winter beginning in my house! The winter wooleys have taken over your closet. The ham-hock always has to make an entrance, ham and pea soup, mmm yum. How could I forget the fire, crackling with fresh wood.