good cheer

tsp. bakery remnants

Leftover blueberry pie bits from a fun little shoot I did for a friend's personal baking business, tsp. bakery.  You can see final shots on my website: www.whitneyott.com

peppermint bark

For me, nothing says winter like pine trees, my grandmother's ornaments & the decadence of peppermint bark!

apple cider

Apple cider is my go-to fall to winter beverage of choice. For an extra dose of warmth, I'll add some red wine.

mushroom soup & bread

When it's chilly outside, there's nothing better than hearty soup to satisfy my hunger.

hot cocoa & mallows

Can you ever go wrong with hot chocolate & marshmallows? 

tittle pop & breakfast stout

One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta--well, Decatur--is The  Brickstore Pub.  It's got a beer list for days & the food is fresh, local and amazing.  One of the newest additions to the menu is Tittle Pop.  I'm a popcorn enthusiast so I fell for the pop immediately.  It's the perfect blend of salty & sweet (from caramel) with the right proportions of peanut and pecan clusters.

clementines

Clementines always remind me of the turn of Thanksgiving into Christmas holidays.  My mom would always have us poke cloves into them so we could display the fruit as good-smelling decorations around the house.

honey

making cranberry sauce

mince meat