Tag: clove

12/19/2015Cookies

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

3 1/3 c flour 1/2 c Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 3/4 c dark brown sugar 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 Tbl cinnamon 1 Tbl ground ginger…

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12/19/2014Cookies

Lebkuchen

1 egg 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup dark molasses 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons…

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12/09/2013Beverages, Wines

Gleuhwein

1 L Red wine 125 ml Water 60 gr Sugar 1 Cinnamon stick 3 Cloves 1 tblsp Lemon peel Boil sugar and spices in water,…

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11/26/2013Around the House, Fragrance

Yule Spice Potpourri

3 cups water 4 tablespoons cardamom seeds 2 tablespoons whole cloves 3 cinnamon sticks 3 nutmeg berries 1 teaspoon ginger Simmer ingredients together on stovetop…

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03/19/2013Fragrance

Victorian Spiced Pomander Ball

Victorians hung spiced pomander balls throughout their homes and on their Christmas trees. Here’s how to make them: Spiced Pomander – a Victorian Christmas decoration.…

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So I learned to cook at a very early age, mostly helping mom and my grandmothers by setting the table and finally advancing to making real whip cream. I remember the very first 3 course meal I made for my family, lettuce and tomato salad with bottled dressing, hamburger patty with BBQ sauce, instant mashed potatoes and peas. For Dessert it was grapefruit slices in orange juice. It was a 7th grade home economics assignment and I’m sure my parents said it was wonderful so I assume I received a good grade.

I have been stirring the pot and collecting recipes ever since.

Some of what you find here are recipes from my grandmother or mothers recipe box. Some are from cook books, blogs or food newsletters I subscribe to.