In a medium pot set over medium heat, add the apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Ladle the wassail into mugs spiked with brandy or cognac (as desired), and garnish with apple or orange wheels.
...a nice gingery-sweet flavor. This syrup was an embodiment of the taste of spring. So, I decided to do an experiment of my own and tried making magnolia syrup with...
...herbs work in the body—as well as cinnamon and nutmeg. Sharpen your herbal knowledge and interest by joining this group. You are invited to join any (or all) of the...
January 19, 2026 | By Tina Marie Wilcox & Susan Belsinger
Bright orange turmeric rhizomes ready to cook with—or plant. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the Zingiberaceae family and an exotic tropical herb that we love to grow and...
...of holiday magic wanders in early and taps you on the shoulder. So here I found myself, still in November, and off on a winter tale. Maybe it is the...
...lemon or orange juice and their zests. Go beyond the traditional pairing, think about the molecular level of what makes great combinations. The dominant chemical compounds found in lavender’s aroma...
...on the stove with rosemary, orange peel, cinnamon, and clove, letting the steam scent the house and chase away the chill. Sometimes I bake rosemary-apple hand pies or a loaf...
...spices such as ginger, garlic, turmeric, fenugreek seeds, cilantro, cumin, asafoetida, green chiles, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds and so on” with their geographical neighbors. But the...
...1 cup cider vinegar ½ cup brown sugar or honey ½ cup raisins 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped 1 tsp ground ginger Pinch of salt Combine all ingredients in a...
