Like everyone else I'm really glad to see the daffodils up and blooming. Can spring be far behind?
I'm talkin' about curiously strong homemade mints, again, to broadcast a curious li'l discovery. This newest batch of mints is made with ginger root. I'd read that ginger helps with indigestion so I made up a batch, dried them and took them with me on a trip to visit with Youngest and her Man o' the House. He suffers from acid indigestion on a regular basis so I knew he would be my best tester, and you know what?
They WORKED! He's sold on them, now. I'm adding these to my herbal medicine chest. If you'd like to make some ... I worked 1 tablespoon of ginger root powder into a large walnut-sized portion of the gum paste.
Another batch of cinnamon ... these are just plain tasty.
Aspargus roots ready to plant as soon as the weather cooperates. Have I mentioned that I can't wait for Spring? Until next time ... keep it curious, Y'all. ;)
Shared at The Art of Home-Making Mondays, FarmGirl Friday
Hello Magnolia Tea, Your daffodils certainly made me smile today. They are so bright and cherry. You are very creativity to make mint and ginger powder. Happy Spring. Hugs Judy
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DeleteHow beautiful are those daffodils? Spring must be knocking on your door very soon! Enjoy it. :-)
ReplyDeleteHey Girl! I've missed your posts. Hope all is well.
DeleteWOW~ I will definitely have to try these because I have acid reflux and I have tried EVERYTHING.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing~ I'll bet you got some snow today.... hope you're staying warm! *BRRR*
Paula, I hope the ginger mints help your reflux. A got an inch of snow. Of course it was gone in a few hours.
DeleteThanks for a delightful post--all the way from your adorable little birds to the asparagus roots. I love, love, love ginger. If I ever get really congested, I make a strong tea out of diced ginger, and it really helps. It is good for so many things.
ReplyDeleteKay, thanks for mentioning the ginger tea I'll have to try that.
DeleteYour daffodils are beautiful! We're still a month away from daffodils -- I can't wait. And great find on those mints, you clever girl!
ReplyDeleteThank you Miss Anna!
ReplyDeleteNice daffodils, Mum. I can't wait for the weekend O.O
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to make a batch of curiously ginger mints, this week. It seems prudent to have plenty on hand!
I miss asparagus! I want to plant some, but I think that, without a fence, the deer would enjoy it the most.
Remember when we used to read up on the 18thC, the quote of Thomas Jefferson to his wife? "How groweth your aspargus?"
Me:)
Your daffodils are so pretty! I do hope spring hurries up and gets here quickly. :) Your mints look so tasty. I planted asparagus last year for the first time. I can't wait until I am able to harvest some.
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:)Vicki
Hi TG! I well remember that quote. It's a goodun.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vicki! I've been putting my coffee grounds on the asparagus bed. The grounds give them a big shot in the arm, and adjusts the ph in the soil so it's just right for asparagus.
ReplyDeleteI am anxious for Spring too! I have been knitting bunnies like crazy :))) Your daffodils are a sight for Winter starved eyes! Ours are just starting to poke through the ground here in central Illinois. We have big fat fluffy snowflakes falling at the moment {expecting upto 6 inches today}. I think we have a couple of corners to go round for Spring here! Your mints look wonderful. So glad they helped your son~in~law!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day,
Danette
You have me on the cinnamon..........but I am not so sure on the Ginger. LOL. Good that they are just what helped your son in law! Lovely blossoms!
ReplyDeleteMan, I LOVE your blog! You share such neat things...I'm still hoping to make the curiously strong homemade mints!! Love the Peeps! Oh, come on, spring!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to find this gum paste tomorrow and purchase it...I have been stuck here working on two posts that have taken hours and hours of research and I'm due a reward! Guess what I'll make?! Your comment on my blog served as a reminder :) Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThese ginger mints would also be good to give to anyone suffering from morning sickness....
ReplyDeleteHello there :) My hubby gets upset stomachs a lot... I am curious about these but... what is gum paste and where do you buy it? Many thanks for your response in advance :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thanks for sharing your neat posts this week on the Art of Home-Making Mondays too :)
Gum paste is used to make cake decorations and candies. It's found in the cake decorating department of Walmart, Hobby Lobby & at amazon.com.
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