As Juliet may have lamented from the Shakespeare play “Romeo and Juliet,” “A rose by any other name would smell as an apple?” No, we won’t taint Juliet’s plea, but I am here to let you know that an apple is that of a rose, at least it is of the same family. Apples, quinces,…
Category: Tips & Tricks
The Magical Properties of Herbs & Spices: The Mysterious 6 for Good Fortune, Abundance & Love!
As early as 3000 B.C, herbs and spices have been traded, valued and used in preservation and enhancement of food and drink. Many have medicinal and even magical properties. If you are looking to bring prosperity and abundance into your life, look no further than your own spice pantry. Here is a list of the…
Want to Spice Up Your Weekend? Have a Leftovers Party!
Want to Spice Up Your Weekend? Have a Leftovers Party! Plan a Christmas leftovers party for a day or two after the conclusion of the Merry Day to avoid wasted or food gone bad. Serve the fare in a similar fashion to the holidays, or create a variety of dishes from the leftovers such as…
Friendship Soup Another Last Minute Gift Idea
Friendship Soup This is a dry soup mix packed with split peas, pearl parley, lentils, onion flakes, barley and macaroni. Just add tomato paste, diced tomato, ground beef, and garlic for a rich and flavorful soup. Makes a wonderful gift! Layer in 1 Quart Jar… Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry split peas 1/3 cup beef bouillon…
Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Pistachio White Chocolate Cookies In a Jar Great Last Minute Gift!
I always loved the idea of giving and receiving layered dry baked goods in a Mason jar. They can safely be tucked away in the pantry for later use, once the sweetness of the Holidays are through and one needs a gentle, delightful reminder of the over and done festivities. Simply print out the recipe,…
Holiday Fare of Film & Song! “Chestnuts” from “The Christmas Song” & for Chocolate Chestnut Truffle Cake
For me, Christmas would not be complete nor begin without listening to Nat King Cole croon his beloved popular “Christmas Song.” As a young girl I eagerly watched mama’s hand place the needle on the round, black vinyl and knew Mr. Cole’s tender, tenor voice would soon begin singing our favorite holiday tune. “Chestnuts…
Christmas! Eat Drink & Be Merry! Holiday Fare of Film & Song! “Let it Snow!” Popcorn Garland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDQoWT7W5xg “Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we’ve got no place to go Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!! Oh, it doesn’t show signs of stopping And I’ve brought some corn for popping The lights are turned way down low Let It Snow! Let…
Halloween Trick or Treat Decorate & Eat! Creepy Containers Featuring Spookamole!
Spookamole Guacamole Ingredients 4 large ripe Haas avocados 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon) 7 dashes hot pepper sauce ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion) 2 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 medium tomato, seeded, and small-diced Directions…
Trick or Treat Decorate & Eat! “Finger Foods!
Here are a few more ghoulish Halloween delights. I must admit, finding treats that were appetizing and somewhat appealing was a feat! So I chose fingers 😉
Once Upon a Spice 