Braised Beef Short Ribs for Cold Weather
(Crane Beach - November 2023) As the weather grows colder in the northern hemisphere, many people shift their diets to accommodate the chill. Articles pop up all over about the different soups and stews that suit the weather. Some people are excited for Broccoli Cheddar or French Onion, and they dedicate their meal prep days to making something that's easy to reheat the rest of the week. I've never been a huge soup or stew person. However, over the last few years, I've started to get excited about the cold weather because I have begun to explore the seasonality of foods. I've grown interested in making heartier meals in winter that focus around more seasonally available foods. My first hearty food love has always been gulaš, a Central European beef dish that is made in a variety of ways across several countries. In the Czech Republic, it is made more like a stew and includes a more watery sauce with carrots and potatoes. In Serbia, where my mom's family is from, it ...
