From the Herb Basket – 29

Sensational Cinnamon Give your hair a boost. Mix 1/4 cup each of ground cinnamon and honey. Apply to the scalp, leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse. Cinnamon increases blood flow to the scalp and could stimulate hair growth. Make a moth repellent with 2 cinnamon sticks and 1 teaspoon each black peppercorns […] … Continue reading From the Herb Basket – 29

Breakfast Time

Do you get in a rut and eat the same things for breakfast most days? Time for a change. Below are some ideas to add interest to your breakfast meals. Wonderful fresh fruit is now becoming available in the markets, so don’t forget to make a fresh fruit salad to go with these dishes. Jumbo […] … Continue reading Breakfast Time

Classic Snickerdoodles

  This is one of my favorite cookie recipes.   Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon … Continue reading Classic Snickerdoodles

Orange Liqueur Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Side dish for Holiday dinner Orange Liqueur Sweet Potatoes Ingredients 5 sweet potatoes/yams 1/2 cup honey 1 stick melted butter 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup tangerine (or orange) juice 3 tablespoons orange liqueur Directions Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F. Scrub, peel and dry the potatoes, then … Continue reading Orange Liqueur Sweet Potatoes

A Cinnamony Twist for Your Holiday Wreath