Now that we’re heading into fall and then winter, jamming and canning are on a lot of people’s minds. Mine, too — it sure would be great to enjoy summer’s ripe fruits in January! I haven’t quite gotten up the nerve to jam or can full-tilt (although both are near the top of my to-do [...]
It’s easy to make potpourri, and I guarantee your own will smell better than the commercial, chemical-laden types. Just throw the following in a small pot of water (1-2 cups) and let it simmer on a low setting: 2 cinnamon sticks, each broken in half 6 whole cloves 8 cardamom pods, lightly smashed (you can [...]
For the first time in my life, I like coffee. This is how I made it: Using a French press, add a pinch of cardamom and a bit of allspice to the coffee grounds. Make coffee as usual. Fill your coffee cup halfway with coffee and halfway with vanilla-flavored hazelnut milk. Add a cinnamon stick [...]

