Elixirs for Xmas: Amaretto

By Eliot, on December 16th, 2014%

Who knew you could make your own Amaretto? I certainly didn’t.

I was struggling for some more Christmas posts and pulled an old cookbook from my library: Gifts from the Kitchen.

Mom had a similar book (back in the day) I loved to go through and dream of all the gifts I would make when . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Amaretto

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Elixirs for Xmas: Chocolate Bourbon Kahlua

By Eliot, on December 13th, 2014%

Bourbon Kahlua from a handy bartender in Tulsa. (This stuff is golden!) . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Chocolate Bourbon Kahlua

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Elixirs for Xmas: Winter-Spiced Vodka

By Eliot, on November 2nd, 2014%

I have always been fascinated with infusions but I have never attempted any. This year it will be different.

I am planning on giving many liquid gifts this year and have been doing some early preparations. For all my Elixirs for Xmas posts, click here.

This potent potable sounds especially delicious.

Winter-Spiced Vodka from . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Winter-Spiced Vodka

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Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Lemon Extract

By Eliot, on October 29th, 2014%

Believe or not, I think my family and friends are getting tired of getting the obligatory jar of jam for Christmas, so this year I wanted to do something completely different.

Elixirs for Xmas will be a brief series here at EE, prior to the holiday season.

Why so early?

Because all of these infusions . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Lemon Extract

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Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Vanilla Extract

By Eliot, on October 23rd, 2014%

I love to make homemade gifts and usually work at it throughout the year, especially with canning up summer’s bounty. To “mix it up a bit” (pun intended), I decided to make a few elixirs and extracts to give as gifts this year, too.

If you’re planning on giving homemade vanilla extract for Christmas or . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Vanilla Extract

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