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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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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