Autumn

Recipe of the Day: Mabon Hot Cider

Mabon Cider 8 cups fresh apple juice2 cinnamon sticks1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg4 whole clovesWhole star aniseApple slices with star cut out in the middle Heat the cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the mixture is hot, stirring occasionally. Strain the cider into aContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Mabon Hot Cider”

Outfit of the Day: Turning Leaf for the Autumn Equinox and Mabon

Little Orange Pumpkins

This would work for any fall get-together from Mabon to Thanksgiving in Canada (October), to Halloween and Samhain, and to Thanksgiving in the US. The stems on the oranges disguised as pumpkins are pieces of celery.

Harvest Pot Roast

This is a tender slow cooker pot roast with a flavorful homemade gravy. If you don’t care for rutabaga, use turnips or more potatoes and carrots. I used a boneless beef chuck roast, but any boneless pot roast cut will work. Six slices of bacon halved crosswise.2 pounds red-skinned or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled andContinue reading “Harvest Pot Roast”

A Tea and Comfort Tea Party for September

Lore In times of stress and struggle, people have always turned to the comfort of herbs. Lavender is probably first among the most-loved herbal comforts, for its scent is both soothing and refreshing (and, scientists tell us, the chemicals in lavender actually calm the brain). Chamomile tea is an age-old favorite to calm jangled nerves,Continue reading “A Tea and Comfort Tea Party for September”

Fall Cinnamon and Spice Ornaments

Makes 32 two-inch wonderful smelling ornaments.Do not eat! Not for internal use. Ingredients:1 cup ground cinnamon1 Tablespoon ground cloves1 Tablespoon ground nutmeg1 Tablespoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon ground coriander (if available)¼ teaspoon ground anise (if available)3/4 cup applesauce, drained2 Tablespoons white (Elmer’s-type) gluerolling pinflour Directions:In a medium bowl, combine spices. Add the applesauce and the glue.StirContinue reading “Fall Cinnamon and Spice Ornaments“

Outfit of the Day: Burgundy Leaves

Outfit of the Day: Autumn Browns

Outfit of the Day: Autumn Beautiful

Recipe of the Day: Farmhouse Breakfast

Perfect for that first cold Autumn morning that there is frost on thepumpkins….. Farmhouse Breakfast Ham and Cheese Omelets Hash Browned Potatoes with Onion Oven-baked French Toast1/3 cup butter6 large eggs1-1/2 cups milk1-1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon cinnamon12 slices thick white bread Heat oven to 425 degrees. Have one oven rack in theContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Farmhouse Breakfast”