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rissamwrites
Dec 3, 20241 min read
Rissa's Spicy & Sweet Holiday Tea Blend
Want to try a tea blend? A great recipe over the holidays, it's also wonderful for making in batches and giving away as gifts....
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rissamwrites
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Rosemary and Winter Solstice
Rosemary has so many uses, some practitioners call it “the clear crystal quartz of the herb world.” At Yule, when we’re in the darkest...
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rissamwrites
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Holiday Simmer Pot
Several folks have asked me how I make holiday simmer pots. If you aren't sure what I'm talking about, simmer pots are rustic air...
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rissamwrites
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Treats: White Pine Swirl Cookies
White Pine Swirl Cookies In the winter, you can always forage for white pine. (Or buy it already dried!) To positively ID white pine,...
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rissamwrites
May 25, 20231 min read
Teatime Treats: Radish and Watercress Tea Toast
It's the perfect time of year for this garden treat. Radishes are in season and watercress is readily available for foraging. 1 dash...
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rissamwrites
Dec 23, 20222 min read
Cabernet Jelly: A holiday tradition
I'm a non-drinker, but Cabernet Jelly has been one of my holiday traditions for years. I love the tart taste of dry wines, so this jelly...
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rissamwrites
Nov 25, 20222 min read
Wassail: A Holiday Treat
Wassail is a word with much history and many meanings. It dates back to times BC and probably originated in Britain. The word wassail...
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rissamwrites
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Teatime Treats: Lemon Poppyseed Cookies
As we head into the busy holiday season, don't forget to take a little time out for yourself. These simple and delightful lemon cookies...
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rissamwrites
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Teatime Treats: Cherry Lemon Turmeric Scones - Gluten Free
2 Tablespoons ground flax seed meal 5 Tablespoons warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract (optional) 1/4 cup...
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rissamwrites
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Teatime Treats: Sparkling Mint Chip Cookies
There's something about mint and winter. It's odd that a cooling herb would be so perfect in the coldest months yet somehow, they're a...
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rissamwrites
Jul 5, 20212 min read
Teatime Treats: Thyme & Salt Focaccia in Cast Iron
A common garden friend, thyme is a heart perennial and can grown just as well in a container as in the earth. Thyme has many medicinal...
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