Not everyone considers certain foods "Winter Foods" but here in N.Y. having all four seasons my family and friends always had certain types of prepared dishes to be considered winter food.

This weekend, right now as a matter of fact we are having some really good Winter weather, maybe even a blizzard.

In honor of this we have prepped for a hearty beef stew that can be served as is or over some egg noodles. We also have made a huge pot of chicken soup made from a whole chicken with the bones of course, skimming and straining the broth to be again cooked with celery as well as other veggies.

Winter Foods at its best.

Enjoy.