13 January 2012
Sweetness
Here's a little peek into my herbal kitchen. I chose to make some herbal honeys for the holidays. I sort of made all this stuff in the end and then wasn't sure who the intended recipients would be. It all worked itself out in the end...
These are super easy to do...
I bought a bunch of small ball jars and a big jar of raw clover honey.
1 bunch fresh thyme
Ground Lemon peel
Ground Sage
I decided to experiment (once again). I simply filled the bottom of three of the jars with finely chopped thyme (you can see how much you like...using more or less...I'd say I filled about 1/4 of the jar) and then covered with honey. I mixed it up and then put the covers on. Voila. Thyme honey. I figured it could be good medicinally (chest cold anyone?) added to tea...or yummy spread on toast. It would taste lovey paired with lemon tea, I bet!
*Upon reflection of my photos...I apparently added about 1/2 teaspoon ground lemon peel to the thyme honey...
The second was an experiment using dried, ground herbs. I put a teaspoon each ground sage and ground lemon peel in the jars, covered with honey, mixed and capped. I've been using this one as an additive to my sage tea since I've been having a cold/respiratory ailments lately. The sage is a wonder at keeping things moving and my sinuses happy It would also taste delightful on toast, I'm guessing ;)
Both of these need to be stirred before using...and if you choose to add the thyme one to tea, you might want to strain out the wee leaves. I tend to leave them myself....but on occasion will add the honey to the loose tea before pouring the boiling water over, then strain the whole thing.
Thankfully, I made enough for myself :)
XO