24 February 2011
cold comfort
blackberry & spice tea
adapted from Moomins Cookbook: An Introduction to Finnish Cuisine by Tove Jansson and Sami Malila
a little less than 1/2 jar Bonne Maman blackberry preserves
1 t grated fresh ginger
1 cinnamon stick
2 1/2 c water
juice of one Meyer lemon
1 T slightly crushed cardamom pods
Simmer all ingredients gently for about half an hour and strain before serving. A little filtered water and honey to taste went into the boys' servings.
adapted from Moomins Cookbook: An Introduction to Finnish Cuisine by Tove Jansson and Sami Malila
a little less than 1/2 jar Bonne Maman blackberry preserves
1 t grated fresh ginger
1 cinnamon stick
2 1/2 c water
juice of one Meyer lemon
1 T slightly crushed cardamom pods
Simmer all ingredients gently for about half an hour and strain before serving. A little filtered water and honey to taste went into the boys' servings.
19 February 2011
beaming
