So, as a result of my industrious spice aquisition and reorganization, I created a little basket of all the spice we use primarily for Chai, so that it's easier to get to, and so I can have chai more often. Readers may not be aware that bitmonger is usually the Chai provider in this house, but I've done it occasionally under his close supervision, and with ( Read more... )

So, I finally managed to take a trip to the new Penzeys shop in Chestnut Hill. It was a blustery rainy Sunday, but I wasn't letting that deter me. The store was pleasant, clean, well lit, and ... full of spices ( Read more... )

from my fav blogger, Susie Bright and Willow's Scones

At cappyhead's request ( Read more... )

Skye: This sound right?

1 cup sugar.
1 cup water.
1 bag cranberries.

Heat water and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
Add cranberries. Simmer gently until:
* looks syrupy and gooey
* slight crusty goo on inner rim of pot.

Take off stove, and let cool. Cooling will cause it to gel.

Optional: add other things like oranges or spirits.