Archive for December, 2011
Wassail
Several years ago, my husband and I attended a party where this hot fruit juice beverage was served. I thought it was DELICIOUS! I promptly asked for the recipe 
This past week, our Winter Farmer’s Market hosted a party for the customers.. My contribution was Wassail. It was a hit!
Wassail is an old english word that means, ‘Good Health’. That would made sense, as the ingredients are all ‘good’ for you!
Wassail
8 c. Apple Juice or Cider
4 c. Cranberry Juice
6 c. Pineapple Juice
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
6 whole Cloves
2 whole Cinnamon Sticks
1 Lemon (sliced)
1 Orange (sliced)
Pour all ingredients into a 6 quart crockpot. Heat on high for until good and HOT, then turn the temp down to warm.
Serve in your favorite mug and Enjoy!
Carmel Popcorn Balls
My Aunt handed down this recipe to me several years ago.. It makes the BEST carmel popcorn or popcorn balls.
Carmel Popcorn Balls
3 qts of plain popcorn (I heap the qt jar)
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. Corn Syrup
1 cube butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
Pop and measure your popcorn.
Pour the popcorn into a large paper grocery sack. I use a papersack for mixing, for ease of clean-up.
In a medium saucepan.. bring the sugar, corn syrup, butter & salt to a boil.
As soon as the mixure starts to boil, set the timer for 3 minutes. Boil and continue stirring for the full 3 minutes.
As soon as the 3 minutes of boiling is complete, remove from heat and stir in the baking soda.
After adding the baking soda.. the mixture will 'froth'... this is totally normal
Pour the mixture over the measured popcorn that it is in the paper sack.
I use a wooden spoon to mix the carmel corn.
Using buttered hands, form the carmel corn into desired ball shape. I kind of squeeze the balls to make them firm. Caution, the mixture will be hot.
If you do not want to make the balls.. and would prefer to have a bowl of carmel corn, then I use 4 heaping qts of popcorn instead of the three. It all tastes GREAT!