Between dropping things, knocking things over and boiling over local raw milk for the yogurt I started, I somehow managed to make a delicious compote of dates, figs, raisins and rose hips. I just used what dark dried fruit I had on hand and tossed in a tablespoon-r-so of crushed rosehips and simmered them all together in a little water until softened. Then, I gave it all a gentle whirl in the blender to make a lovely, delicious and nutritious spread to be used for all manner of things in the days ahead.
Then, as I brought some local honey to simmer, I cut and enjoyed the fruit of an organic orange and set to slicing the peels nice and thin. I placed them in a clean jar and poured the hot honey over them. Just a few hours later and it's already quite good, but will improve by leaps and bounds over the coming days.
Both of these creations were inspired by and adapted from recipes in Susun Weed's book, New Menopausal Years - The Wise Woman Way.
That's what I made today.
Peace.
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19 comments:
Sounds Yummy~~~~
yum yum... you weren't drinking the whiskey while the milk was boiling over, were you? ;)
I love what you make! Your photography makes these offerings look so absolutely delicious.
I'm so glad you are posting all of these wonders.
looks delicious!
Thank you all!
And, no, Annie. No. It was a bit too early in the day. :D
The honeyed orange peel sounds very interesting, let me know how it tastes!
Oh Litty, I've made it several times and it's wonderful!
What do you usually have it with?
Looks so good!
It does, doesn't it, coltpixy?
And Litty - I use both of these as spreads on bread, toast or crackers. A little on a cracker makes a nutritious nibble when craving something sweet. The Boy (my spouse) likes the compote on his hot cereal, and it even makes a nice dollop to complement roasted meat - like a chutney.
I've used them both as fillings for cookies. The Orange peel is really nice for "thumbprint" cookies! And there's always honey left behind, which is special for that occasional sweetened tea!
Hope that helps!
Oh, that sounds delectable.
hi there, i've been a silent reader for a lot of month now (i am from germany and i am very into that 'omg, my english is not perfect enough to comment on english / american blogs'-thing), but the first harvest of spring herbs in the woods near my house made me feel like sharing this with you. thank you, i love your blog!
Your photography makes these offerings look so absolutely delicious.
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These sound delicious - especially the compote!
That sounds delicious and the book sounds very interesting. I must look into that !!
oh yum to the things you are happy with. Sorry to hear about the spilling and boiling.
Yum. And more yum!
I agree that both recipes sound delicious! And you have won my Sacred Space Give-Away! I emailed you at the walkinthewoodsllc address, so hopefully that went through. If you will send me your mailing address, I will send the package right out. Blessed Spring!
amala - Vielen Dank for peeking out form the wooded shadows - your english made for a perfectly good comment! And I really appreciate it. Enjoy the beauty of springtime - we all deserve it!
And The Wizardess epi - YAY for me!! :D I'll be in touch.
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