Back in December, when this issue of Woodbury Magazine was simply a stack of ideas, winter had fully settled in. The days were short, the air was cold and there was so much snow that I could barely leave the house—unless it was to take my husky, Nova, to play out in the piles of snow. One evening, as I was thinking about what to make for dinner, I decided to whip up something warm, ooey and gooey: grilled cheese. As I was standing by the stovetop, waiting for the bread to reach that ideal shade of golden brown and the cheese to get perfectly melty, it made me think about other universal comfort foods. Later, as I continued planning this issue, the moment stuck with me—and I then learned that April is National Grilled Cheese Month!
I spoke with fellow Woodbury resident Lisa McCann at the Midwest Dairy Association about how to achieve the perfect grilled cheese. She had some great tips, plus a few recipes—including a sweet one featuring brie and strawberry jam—that are ideal for welcoming the warmer season.
This homes issue ties back to the theme of comfort—the place we feel most like ourselves, the rooms that we decorate lovingly and the items that hold memories. Throughout these pages, we discover trending wall tones, welcome guidance on choosing the right flooring for your home and take a tour of a local abode that feels like spring.
Readers, as we head into a new season, we hope this issue offers a feeling of comfort, familiarity and inspiration. See you next month,
—Hailey Almsted
