Allrecipes Winter Favorites Survey

By: Allrecipes Staff

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Do you "think snow" all fall, or do you dread the arrival of winter? What are your cold-weather favorites? See how Allrecipes members responded.

1. How do you feel about cold and snow?

a. I love winter! The barren landscape, the outdoor activities...I like it all. 33%
b. I only want snow for the holidays--by January, I'm done. 45%
c. Send me to the tropics! 22%

2. How do you make it through the winter?

a.Embracing the season 32%
b. Trying to stay fit despite the cold, dark weather 18%
c. Hibernating 23%
d. Eating comfort food 24%
e.Traveling to warm climates 3%

3. What's your favorite winter activity?

a. Ice skating 3%
b. Sledding 6%
c. Cross-country skiing/snowshoeing 3%
d. Downhill skiing/snowboarding 5%
e. Building snowmen 5%
f. Snow forts, igloos and snowball fights 3%
g. Sitting by the fire 63%
h. Long walks 12%

4. After a day on the slopes, what's your favorite food?

a. Fondue 4%
b.Lasagna or other rich pasta dish 11%
c. Meatloaf and mashed potatoes 7%
d.Roast chicken and gravy 7%
e.Soups, stews or chili 62%
f.Sushi or other restaurant-prepared food 3%
g. Other 6%

Answers included hot cocoa and cookies, burgers and beers, and "Don't even try to get me on the slopes!"

5. What’s your favorite indoor activity this time of year, other than cooking/baking?

a. Looking through seed catalogs 5%
b. Reading books 35%
c. Knitting/scrapbooking/other crafts 14%
d.Watching movies 27%
e. Playing games/puzzles 11%
f. Waiting for spring 8%

6. The minute it begins to snow, you:

a. Fix a cup of hot cocoa in your favorite mug 26%
b. Put on a pair of boots and go chase snowflakes 19%
c. Light a fire and curl up under a soft blanket 33%
d. Pre-heat the oven--it's time to bake cookies! 21%