Cider-Spiked Apple and Pecan Tart

Cider-Spiked Apple and Pecan Tart Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup pecans, toasted* 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons ice water 5 assorted firm-tart apples (such as Rome Beauty, Stayman Winesap, Granny Smith, Idared, Northern Spy), cored 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup boiled cider (see recipe ), applejack, apple brandy or dry sherry 2 tablespoons lemon … Continue reading Cider-Spiked Apple and Pecan Tart

Correspondence of Lughnasadh, Lammas, First Harvest

The plants & herbs associated with Lammas Lughnasadh are: All Grains, Apples, Grapes, Heather, Blackberries, Sloe, Crab Apples, Pears, hollyhocks. sunflower, oak, acacia, ginseng, beets, parsnips, carrots, onions, cabbage,Aloes, Rose, Sandalwood, frankincense,ash, camphor, caraway, fern, geranium, juniper, mandrake, marjoram, thyme Colors associated with Lammas Lugnasadh are: red, orange, gold, yellow, brown, bronze. Stones associated … Continue reading Correspondence of Lughnasadh, Lammas, First Harvest

Peachy Spiced Cider

Peachy Spiced Cider This peach-and-apple cider is brewed in a coffeemaker to get every last ounce of flavor from the orange and spices. 3 cups peach juice 2 cups apple juice 4 orange slices, 1/4 inch thick, cut in half 1 teaspoon chopped candied ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. Place … Continue reading Peachy Spiced Cider