Drinks and Dips

December is the time when it really starts to feel like winter is setting in. Nights loom towards the longest they will be, with the Winter Solstice taking place Dec. 21, and then the holiday season is the last leap towards the new year. For most, it is a mixture of cold weather and warm gatherings. For all, a hot drink brings comfort, and paired with a baked good, further cozied comfort, to keep the chills at bay.