Making the Christmas Cake and enjoying the most gorgeous of seasonal aromas, ( the cloves, the orange, the cinnamon and mixed spice, the nutmeg and the brandy….mmmmm, mmmmm, mmmmm), I was reminded of the medicinal qualities of many of the cake’s ingredients and thought it would be a good idea to share them because we often forget what a powerful pharmacopoeia we have in our kitchen cupboards.
Masala Chai is another blast of wonderful spices to mix with tea. Grinding cloves, cinnamon, allspice, pepper, green cardamon and chopped ginger to simmer for an hour in milk makes a wonderful concentrate. Keep in the fridge and add to tea for a warming cup of tea. I usually do not make it in summer seems like a winter blend for me and healthful.
My husband loves to give our dogs a "sample" of things he eats. Since sometimes it could include something like pumpkin pie (if we didn't now know better). I am not at all opposed to giving pets so-called "people" food, as the stuff that is manufactured for pets is not usually high quality. We feed our dogs home made food using all organic brown rice, meat and veg, mostly. But I agree, much of what we humans are willing to put in our bodies should not be fed to pets.
I love all those herbs and the health that comes with them. If you like nutmeg you will love Mace. I use Mace in everything, it is the outer part of the nutmeg kernel. The spices for Masla Chai for tea (Chai) is full of great spices for warming and digestive plus fresh ginger. I have a receipt I make a simmered milk concentrate and than can make a cup everyday during winter. Makes wonderful gift as well. I can include it if anyone is interested. I love the gift of this sub stack. We are making bread and cinnamon rolls today which is a regular. No one should be eating store bought bread. All kinds of nasty hidden things in it that are not healthful. With the possible break in taxation due to Trump I may be able to afford the herb classes which I would love.
Sounds like a hug in a mug - delicious. You re right re cooking and baking, it is time to avoid shop bought and make as much as possible at home, grow your own and do as much as you can yourself. Enjoy your cinnamon rolls xx
💖 I haven't seen it in the stores lately, but I made this really dense cake once using cranberries, brown sugar, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and mace! It had a very "Medieval" scent if I were to describe it! I might have used Molasses and Honey too! I was experimenting and not sure how it was going to come out, but the aroma was awesome! I love chewing on cloves too! I use clove oil on my gums if they feel sore and it is a miracle healer! I Love Your Beautiful Holly Tree! 💖
Since I only recently found out about how toxic to dogs (and probably cats) some of our favourite winter spices are, I wanted to caution your viewers about that too. Nutmeg, cloves and allspice all contain elements that are toxic to our pets, so don't be tempted to treat them to a taste of your baked goods. I especially loved hearing about the historic uses of some of these tasty spices. You always 'deliver' Terri! I love the wonderful positives of bringing out the end of the year with feasting and jollity, as one never knows what the new year may bring.
Thanks for giving the warning. We never give our dogs treats from the table but I know that some people do, not realising how different our digestive systems are. Lots of positives to look forward to and hoping that will be the case for everyone. xx
This is a great growing community. I am so happy to be here. Bless everyone for the New Year. It will be a great year of HERBS VEGS AND GROUNDING & companion four legged. Thank you Terri for bringing us all together.
It can be difficult to know what is best to do with pets, in health issue situations. I have resisted for years putting that poison stuff on them for flea and tick prevention. We do live in a grassy meadow and mixed forest land. The dogs get so many ticks, they end up with major health issues from them, plus scarring them from the bites. My friend's dog actually had kidney failure, her tick disease was so advanced. Mine frequently get Lyme and another one I'd have to look up. Anyway, I have hairy herding type dogs, and have begun to give them the vet recommended pills! How I've rationalized is to only give them to them twice a year, over the rainy tick season, two months apart. They want you to give them this stuff every single month all year long. We have an overabundance of ticks. For years I was dedicated in combing them right away after walks, getting regular blood tests -- and they'd often get tick disease. I've used strong herbal mixes on their coats to discourage pests too. You don't have to give them these vet pills anywhere near as often as they 'recommend', so it is extra vital to supplement and feed them very well, organic, and boost their immune systems.
Masala Chai is another blast of wonderful spices to mix with tea. Grinding cloves, cinnamon, allspice, pepper, green cardamon and chopped ginger to simmer for an hour in milk makes a wonderful concentrate. Keep in the fridge and add to tea for a warming cup of tea. I usually do not make it in summer seems like a winter blend for me and healthful.
That sounds really delicious xx
My husband loves to give our dogs a "sample" of things he eats. Since sometimes it could include something like pumpkin pie (if we didn't now know better). I am not at all opposed to giving pets so-called "people" food, as the stuff that is manufactured for pets is not usually high quality. We feed our dogs home made food using all organic brown rice, meat and veg, mostly. But I agree, much of what we humans are willing to put in our bodies should not be fed to pets.
I agree. Many pets are now suffering with modern western diseases xx
I love all those herbs and the health that comes with them. If you like nutmeg you will love Mace. I use Mace in everything, it is the outer part of the nutmeg kernel. The spices for Masla Chai for tea (Chai) is full of great spices for warming and digestive plus fresh ginger. I have a receipt I make a simmered milk concentrate and than can make a cup everyday during winter. Makes wonderful gift as well. I can include it if anyone is interested. I love the gift of this sub stack. We are making bread and cinnamon rolls today which is a regular. No one should be eating store bought bread. All kinds of nasty hidden things in it that are not healthful. With the possible break in taxation due to Trump I may be able to afford the herb classes which I would love.
I Love Mace too!
Sounds like a hug in a mug - delicious. You re right re cooking and baking, it is time to avoid shop bought and make as much as possible at home, grow your own and do as much as you can yourself. Enjoy your cinnamon rolls xx
I'm going to try it too xx
💖 I haven't seen it in the stores lately, but I made this really dense cake once using cranberries, brown sugar, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and mace! It had a very "Medieval" scent if I were to describe it! I might have used Molasses and Honey too! I was experimenting and not sure how it was going to come out, but the aroma was awesome! I love chewing on cloves too! I use clove oil on my gums if they feel sore and it is a miracle healer! I Love Your Beautiful Holly Tree! 💖
Since I only recently found out about how toxic to dogs (and probably cats) some of our favourite winter spices are, I wanted to caution your viewers about that too. Nutmeg, cloves and allspice all contain elements that are toxic to our pets, so don't be tempted to treat them to a taste of your baked goods. I especially loved hearing about the historic uses of some of these tasty spices. You always 'deliver' Terri! I love the wonderful positives of bringing out the end of the year with feasting and jollity, as one never knows what the new year may bring.
Thanks for giving the warning. We never give our dogs treats from the table but I know that some people do, not realising how different our digestive systems are. Lots of positives to look forward to and hoping that will be the case for everyone. xx
This is a great growing community. I am so happy to be here. Bless everyone for the New Year. It will be a great year of HERBS VEGS AND GROUNDING & companion four legged. Thank you Terri for bringing us all together.
It can be difficult to know what is best to do with pets, in health issue situations. I have resisted for years putting that poison stuff on them for flea and tick prevention. We do live in a grassy meadow and mixed forest land. The dogs get so many ticks, they end up with major health issues from them, plus scarring them from the bites. My friend's dog actually had kidney failure, her tick disease was so advanced. Mine frequently get Lyme and another one I'd have to look up. Anyway, I have hairy herding type dogs, and have begun to give them the vet recommended pills! How I've rationalized is to only give them to them twice a year, over the rainy tick season, two months apart. They want you to give them this stuff every single month all year long. We have an overabundance of ticks. For years I was dedicated in combing them right away after walks, getting regular blood tests -- and they'd often get tick disease. I've used strong herbal mixes on their coats to discourage pests too. You don't have to give them these vet pills anywhere near as often as they 'recommend', so it is extra vital to supplement and feed them very well, organic, and boost their immune systems.