Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce

Have you ever moved? Like, REALLY moved... far, far away? Did you find yourself taking naps on piles and piles of packing paper in between unpacking box after box? So my friends, we just moved straight across the country from California to New York. Here is my new kitchen window view...

Brrr. I spent a lot of my childhood in Connecticut and then MINNESOTA. My college years were spent in Wisconsin. Therefore, I should be used to cold weather, yes? Nope. Ten years spent in California were enough to turn me into a HUGE baby. But I'm still enjoying the view of the fluffy white stuff, and I'm ready to savor every budding moment of spring with the rest of the townsfolk who have been enduring this crazy winter for months. Am I allowed to do that? I'm going to.
We were supposed to get yet another big snow storm on Monday and I was excited. I bought stuff to bake cookies, I bought stuff to make stew, I was going to listen to music and stare at my kids out that window as they built snowmen. Aaaand, we barely got a dusting. Oh well! I still made stew! And it was delicious. I like really hearty, rich sauces to accompany my beef, and this red wine sauce did not disappoint! I skipped the whole pancetta/lardon step because it freaked me out and I didn't miss it. (I know, I didn't miss bacon). Can I eat leftovers for breakfast? WHAT, it's cold??!
Recipe here.

*Sorry for the iPhone photos, but I can't locate the box that has my camera in it. Or my car phone charger. Or that one hoodie that I really want to wear. Or...