Wassil

I love making wassail at Halloween. I make a big batch every year and just heat it up in the microwave when ever I want. It never lasts long but tastes so much better than anything from a can.

here is my recipe:

1 gallon real apple cider

1/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons each of whole allspice, and whole cloves

2 three inch sticks of cinnamon

Simmer for 20 minutes. (I will simmer it longer sometimes to get a stronger spice flavor)

mmmm good, and oh so comforting.

Fall

I know I have not posted in a very long time. We are getting into my favorite time of year. So hopefully I will post more.
I love fall. I absolutly love it. My friends think I am crazy when I say my all time favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I start planning for it by mid October. I know... your thinking what is there to plan. well I plan every detail of the menu and figure out the timming of when I need to start cooking everything. I make lists of what to buy when (I start cooking two days before the big day but some food I like to get the day before to ensure ultimate freshness). I even like to plan special crafts for the kids that I then use as a centerpiece on the table. It does not bother me at all that I am in the kitchen all day. I just love it. who doesen't love a holiday centered around food. plus I think the thing I love the most is the opportunity to share my talent with others in a way that makes me gratfull for my family and all that I have.
So start planning that great day now.
First up it the menu...