New things to come and short digression about unusual drink

Long time no see. Winter is not the best time of year for being active, at least for me. I hibernate. Only half aware, constantly cold, only doing necessary things - eat, wash, sleep and go to work, that's it. What do I eat? Mainly soups. Do I make them? No, I buy them. So there is nothing to blog about..? Well, maybe there is. Interior design, decorating, painting, restoring old furniture. That's what keeps me busy all days recently. I still don't know if I should start blogging about it. Not sure if I am ready, if I want to. My lack of self-confidence prevents me from sharing anything with people. Am I good enough? What if not? Not that I am afraid to make a fool of myself, more that I waste time doing something that I am not go at. Will see.  For now I want to share with you some winter speciality - kompot prepared from a blend of dried fruits.

Take any dried fruits you want, but stick to European types. Nothing too fancy like papaya, mango or lychee. Just apples, plums, pears. So it is not really 'any' type of fruit. Choice is very limited. Anyway, put the fruits in a big pot. Proportion and quantities are not important, maybe take a handful of each type. But remember that i.e. plums have very strong taste so they my overpower any other ingredients. 

Pour water, add cinnamon stick, cloves and some sugar. Not too much as you will be able to check the taste later. Boil everything for few minutes and taste. Add more spices or sugar, depending how sweet you like your drink.

Best served lukewarm. Not everyone likes to eat the fruits so you can chuck them away and just drink it. But it is a waste so I say you should eat these bloody fruits as well!