Hot Apple Cider with Rum Ingredients Makes 2 quarts, about 8 servings 1 apple 2 teaspoons whole cloves 1 orange, thinly sliced 2 quarts apple cider 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon allspice Pinch grated nutmeg 1 cup dark rum Cinnamon sticks, garnish Preparation Stud the apple with the … Continue reading →
A Hot Mulled Cider PERIOD: Modern SOURCE: Contemporary Recipe CLASS: Not Authentic DESCRIPTION: Cider & grape juices blended with spices & brandy ——————————————————————————– 2 quarts apple cider 2 quarts red grape juice 2 cups orange juice 3 lemons, sliced 3 oranges, sliced 2 pieces candied ginger 1 stick cinnamon 4 … Continue reading →
Irish Bannock A tasty loaf similar to a scone. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack with tea or coffee. Prep Time: approx. 15 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 40 Minutes. Makes 1 round loaf ( 8 servings). 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/2 … Continue reading →
Old Fashioned Bannock Cakes 5 cups flour (all purpose) 5 tsp baking powder 1 Tbs salt 1/2-3/4 cup lard (do not substitute) water Mix all dry ingredients together. Cut in lard. Add enough water that the dough holds together well, but not so much that the dough becomes sticky (if … Continue reading →
Pitcaithly Bannock 8 oz flour 4 oz butter 2 oz caster sugar 1 oz chopped almonds 1 oz mixed candied peel Set oven to 325F/Gas 3. Grease a baking sheet. Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the sugar and butter and rub in to form … Continue reading →
Old American Bannock Recipes: From: The American Frugal Housewife, 1833 edition: Indian cake, or bannock, is sweet and cheap food. One quart of sifted meal, two great spoonfuls of molasses, two teaspoonfuls of salt, a bit of shortening half as big as hen’s egg, stirred together; make it … Continue reading →
Once upon a time in a village, a man appeared and announced to the villagers that he would buy monkeys for $10 each. The villagers, seeing that there were many monkeys around, went into the forest and started catching them. The man bought thousands at $10 and, as supply started … Continue reading →
I will be posting no further entries regarding the 2008 US election, until 4 November.
Continue reading →http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_detail.php?r_id=3483&sort=state According to data compiled by the million-member organization, Disabled American Veterans, Democrats are beating the cookies out of Republicans when it comes to voting to support veterans issues such as: * Budget * Appropriations * Amendments to increase funding * Emergency supplemental funding for VA
Continue reading →http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/383254_ltrs15.html CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS Retired CPO takes exception to McCain As a retired chief petty officer, I take great exception to John McCain’s statement that everything he learned about leadership came from a chief petty officer. On behalf of my fellow brothers and sisters in the CPO community, I want … Continue reading →
