Article: STEW WORKS WELL FOR AFTER THE HOLIDAY.(Life and Arts)(Recipe)

Byline: ANN LOVEJOY Columnist

AFTER THE GIFTS are opened and the excitement ebbs, Christmas Day can be a bit of a letdown. I like to encourage this soft, sleepy feeling by relaxing into a day with no agenda. Maybe we'll take a walk or watch happy birds bustling about in the garden. Maybe we'll read our new books and listen to new music.

We also encourage friends to drop in and share a simple meal with us any old time. Rich with root vegetables and greens, a big pot of Winter Solstice Stew can simmer all day. Hearty potatoes and carrots, peppery turnips and sweet yams mingle with wild rice and brown field mushrooms in this savory dish. For more body, ...

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