10 Packing Essentials for a Cozy Weekend Getaway

5-Ingredient Mulled Wine

This warm winter cocktail only uses five ingredients and is the ideal beverage for parties, winter weddings, or just for a cozy night in. (via Brit + Co)

Spiked Lattes

While we don’t suggest spiking your morningcoffee on the way to work, this warm cocktail just might rid you of your hangover on a lazy Sunday. (via Brit + Co)

Mulled Cider with Cloved Oranges

Though this cold weather drink isn’t normally spiked, a nice splash of bourbon, rum, or brandy in this cider will do the trick. (via Brit + Co)

Hot Buttered Rum

If you’ve ever wondered what the Harry Potter butterbeer tastes like, we imagine it’s something like this. You don’t have to be a wizard to make this hot alcoholic beverage, though. Just remember to keep it hot in a Crock-Pot for your guests. (via Brit + Co)

Chai Hot Toddy

Hot chocolate and traditional toddies get a lot of play during the holidays, but don’t sleep on chai. It’s spicy, sweet, and can really liven up a party. This is a great warm cocktail for fall and winter alike. (via Brit + Co)

Easy Irish Coffee

Only 4 ingredients are required to craft this warming coffee cocktail. Just prep your favorite brew, throw some Irish whiskey and brown sugar in the mix, then top it all off with some whipped cream for added delight! (via Brit + Co)

Easy Hot Toddy

This light and bright warm beverage is just the right thing to fix you up if you’re feeling sniffly. (via Brit + Co)

Slow-Cooker Mulled Reisling

A pot of mulled wine in the slow cooker will make your house smell like a dreamy cinnamon-orange candle. Plus, this hot cocktail recipe just tastes uh-maze-ing. (via Brit + Co)

Coffee Stout

Beer and coffee are pretty much our two favorite things, and they join forces in this warm cocktail to create something totally sippable. (via Brit + Co)

Vegan Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa

Goodness gracious! The gold touch on the rim and the coconut cream mound on top make this the perfect hot drink to sip on this season. Throw your favorite liqueur into this hot chocolate, and you’ll be hooked. (via Brit + Co)

Mulled Wine Hot Chocolate

Chocolate and wine? Our two favorite things put together into one big hot winter cocktail – what could be better? (via Brit + Co)

Warm Mulled Wine

This cinnamon-y hot drink with alcohol comes together in your slow cooker and can easily be served out of the same vessel, too. (via Saveur)

Apple Pie Moonshine Hot Toddy

This honey- and lemon-infused cocktail is the perfect solution to warm up a very cold evening. (via Barley & Sage)

Irish Coffee with Cocoa Whipped Cream

This super sweet Irish coffee recipe is also dairy-free, for all to enjoy! (via Chef Bai)

Hot Apple Cider Wassail

The robust, sweet flavors of this hot apple cider simmer together perfectly in a slow cooker. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Naughty and Nice Cinnamon Toddy

Bourbon pairs nicely with cinnamon and honey to create a hot drink that lives up to its name! (via Half Baked Harvest)

No more limp lettuce. Instead, crunchy kale blends with avocado, grapefruit, and pepitas for a yummy you'll love. The addition of juicy lemon and orange segments are a welcome one. (via Grilled Cheese Social)

Blanched and roasted lemons offer a sweet, fragrant twist to this juicy tomato salad. It’s a fun change of pace from the expected caprese. (via Bon Appetit)

Fried rosemary and olives, along with peppery arugula, offer an almost bitter counterpoint to the sweet, in-season fruit. (via The Tart Tart)

A well-balanced mix of earthy, sweet and sour flavors feature heavily in this colorful salad. (via The Miniature Moose)

If all fruit salads tasted as good as this one — enhanced by a homemade Pimm’s syrup — we’d have no trouble getting our daily allotment. (via Daily Mail)

Enjoy the sweet taste of sliced oranges and full cranberries that make this a citrus salad that's a perfect pre-cursor to spring! (via Better Homes and Gardens)

Did someone order a tasty meal filled with chickpeas and sumac onion with roasted lemon vinaigrette drizzled on top? (via My Weekend's Cooked)

Slaw gets a winter-ready makeover with this recipe. Instead of the usual cabbage, shredded Brussels sprouts come out to play. (via Recipe Runner)

Lobster, crab and shrimp are all solid seafood choices for this tangy, fresh salad. (via Williams-Sonoma)

Using a mix of oranges and avocado slices yields a lovely assortment of hues in mere minutes. You could stop there, but a finishing sprinkle of candied pistachios takes the dish to a whole other level. (via Every Last Bite)

Put slices of fresh or leftover steak to use in this citrus salad for a bright, healthy meal that’s ready in minutes. (via The Organic Kitchen)

Between the crunch of pomegranate and arugula, you’ll get a ton of awesome texture in every bite of this citrus salad, no croutons required. (via Crowded Kitchen)

If you’re looking for something more out of the ordinary, this is it. Featuring briny olives and spicy harissa, this is a citrus salad unlike any other. (via Joy of Kosher)

A cinnamon-yogurt dressing is served on the side, making this a great make-ahead item for your next brunch. (via Green Kitchen Stories)

Tangy rounds of spicy, fried goat cheese work brilliantly with candied Meyer lemons and tender greens. An especially fab salad for the transition from winter to spring. (via How Sweet Eats)

What is Laid about?

Laid Plot

"Would you wanna know if you were gonna die?" Stephanie Hsu asks at the beginning of the Laid trailer. When Ruby (Stephanie) finds out her exes are all dying in strange ways, she has to go back through her relationship timelines in order to embrace the future. According to the official Peacock site, this crazy rom-com answers the age-old question of "Is there something wrong with me?" with “Yes. There is. The problem is definitely you.”

“When we started to develop Laid, we were intrigued by the idea of bringing back the old-school, traditional romantic comedy (swelling music! kisses in the rain! Anne Hathaway or someone who is also appealing!), but because we were living in such a dark time (pandemic! industry strikes!), we felt it needed to have some kind of twist,” co-showrunners & executive producers Nahnatchka Khan and Sally Bradford McKenna said in a joint statement. “Sure, it could be optimistic and heartwarming and make you believe in love again, but it should probably also have suspense, death, and blood."

I'm obsessed with the title of this show because of its double meaning, too. Not only does "laid" connect to all of Ruby's sexual encounters but it's also a nod to the fact her exes are being laid to rest. So clever!

Where can I watch Laid with Stephanie Hsu?

Laid Release Date

You can watch all eight 30-minute episodes of Laid on Peacock starting Thursday, December 19.

Who's in the show?

Laid Cast

The cast of Laid includes Stephanie Hsu, Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano, Tommy Martinez, Andre Hyland, Olivia Holt, David Denman, Finneas O’Connell, Chloe Fineman, Ettore “Big E” Ewen, and John Early.

Where is Laid filmed?

According to theFilm & Television Industry Alliance's Production List, Laid was filmed in British Columbia, Canada.