An informative sampling focused on herbs and tea with an occasional sprinkling of fairy dust and a glimpse into family activities too. The contributions to this blog are the combined efforts of the sisters of The Rosemary House and Sweet Remembrances.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Warmth on a Winter Day
Mulling Spice Elixir
2 Cinnamon sticks
2 T Allspice
1 Nutmeg nut
1 T Ginger, dried
1 Vanilla bean
6 c. Apple juice
½ c Raw Sugar
½ c Brandy
Make a decoction of the spices by simmering them in the apple juice for one hour. Then add the raw sugar to sweeten while it is warm. Mix well. To every quart add ½ c Brandy. The Mulling Spices simmering on the stove can also serve to invoke the senses and warm the spirit. These warming circulatory, stimulating spices keep the blood pumping even while enjoying the great outdoors during winter. Have a wee bit of Mulling Spice before your next winter walk or sledding expedition and experience the tingling in your toes as something other than frost bite.
Recipe from our friend and fabulous herbalist Teresa Boardwine of Green Comfort Herbal Education
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4 comments:
Can't wait for the internet to have a "smell" feature one day, especially for posts like this one!
I have just been thinking it was time for mulling some apple cider or juice. It does make the house smell amazing and definitely warms to the toes.
I wish I could smell this, I bet it is heavenly!
Thanks for your sweet wishes to my grandson and his bride! So neat that you remembered his proposal!
Katherine
I can smell it from here!
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