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 1020 sec to soften, but don t melt fully) with brown suga