#honey infusions

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Lemon Ginger Infused Honey | Clover’s Cookbook

Hey everyone, it’s Clover here and this is the Lemon Ginger Honey Infusion!

Originally, this recipe was passed down to me through my mom who learned it from my paternal grandmother. We found around the time I was in third or fourth grade that over the counter medicine was starting to lose effect on me, so my grandma told my mom this recipe to see if it helps. And, to everyone’s relief, it did!

(Although, Mini Clover was not a fan of the taste originally—it’s grown on me immensely.)

My mom needed to tell me that it was “Magic Tea” to get me to drink it. And, after trying Theraflu a year or two later, I agreed that: “yes, it was magic because it was medicine that tasted better than anything else”. Now this infusion is my go-to cold cure.

(I also drank almost half of my batch that I made almost a year and a half ago when I was laid up in bed with the flu in March. That thing is very shelf-stable.)

Without any more preamble, here’s the recipe!

What you will need:

An airtight container

Fresh Lemons, I usually use three or four but it depends on the size of the container.

Fresh Ginger, I usually use a handful of ginger root but it depends on the size of the container.

Honey

How to make it:

1. Rinse and slice the lemons and ginger

You can shred the ginger if you like, but I usually slice it up whenever I use it. Shredding ginger takes a lot of time that I personally do not have—and our grater is a pain to wash.

2. Layer the sliced ginger and lemon on top of each other in the airtight container, getting as close to the top as possible.

I use an empty instant coffee container, if you want ideas for it. It is a bit larger than I need, since I’m the only one in the house that drinks this infusion when I’m sick, but the trade off is that I know it’s airtight and there will be enough for at least a year. You can use mason jars or any other airtight containers you have on hand. The old instant coffee jar is just my suggestion.

3. After layering the lemon and ginger in the airtight container, add the honey. You want to fill the honey all the way to the top of the container if possible. If you can’t, at least so it covers the top layer of the lemon-ginger tower.

You will probably be using all the honey in the bottle, just so you know. When I first did this myself, I was unaware how much honey I needed and had to go out and buy another bottle because the container was bigger than expected. So just a heads up.

4. Seal the airtight container and let sit out overnight then place it in the fridge a month before use.

So I was unaware until recently that, for max potency and a proper infusion of the ingredients, you want your honey infusions to sit for a month before use. I just ended up getting super lucky the past few times I made it because I replenish my infusion when the house runs out, not when I need it right away. So my suggestion is make it in late July or Early August, that way it sits the month and you have it for cold and flu season.

5. Add to your preferred tea when sick and drink it throughout the day. For me, doing this kicks whatever is brewing in my system—and usually works in about a day for the few people I’ve given the infusion to. But take it as long as you think you need it, you’re the only one who knows your body.

Why this works:

Lemon:

Lemon is high in vitamin C which helps boost the immune system and shorten the duration of colds.

Vitamin C is also helpful to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke (healthline.com), which aren’t important to this cold cure, but good to know anyway.

Hot Lemon Water is also good for sore throats and congestion in a 2008 study, as per medicalnewstoday.

Ginger:

Ginger is good for the gut as it helps settle stomachs, and the bitterness of the root kicks your digestive system into overdrive to clear out what the body considers to be possibly poison due to the taste (any Holistic Herbalism podcast episode where Ginger is involved).

Ginger’s anti inflammatory properties also help reduce pain and inflammation with a sore throat you usually get with a cold, as per this medicalnewstoday article (link here).

Ginger is also antiviral and antibacterial just like lemons are. So it helps get rid of any unwanted viruses or bacteria building up because of the cold, flu, etc.

Important note about ginger—if you or a loved one is on blood thinners don’t take ginger. Ginger’s chemical compounds will have a reaction with your blood thinners and make the blood super thin. This will cause excessive bleeding that is potentially life threatening.

Honey:

Honey is a natural cough suppressant and throat-soother. It is also antimicrobial. A Harvard Health article (link here) indicated that honey works well for upper respiratory viruses (such as a cold) and some studies observed that taking honey shortened the duration of the cold in some participants.

Conclusion:

Well that’s it! That’s my Lemon Ginger Honey Infusion that I have with my tea when I’m sick. My preference as a tea pairing with this concoction is usually Moroccan Mint, Peace of Mind Tea, or just normal green tea.

It depends on what we have in the house.

I usually pour it into the tea with the intent of helping me feel better soon as well. Just to add a boost of magick to an already great cold cure.

Have any of you tried this before? Do you have alternatives for this cold cure? If so, tell me!

Thank you all for reading and have a wonderful day!

[sweetmapple]

Laios solos the Radiance. Aka he slurps up the orange infection goo like maple syrup. Senshi would probably call it dungeon honey

Also laios vs crab coming soon

[foodshowxyz]

Lavender Honey Tarts with Lemon Ricotta Filling 🍋🌿

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🍞

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar 🍚

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed 🧈

• 1 large egg yolk 🥚

• 2-3 tbsp cold water 💧

For the Lemon Ricotta Filling:

• 1 cup ricotta cheese 🧀

• 1/2 cup cream cheese 🧀

• 1/4 cup honey 🍯

• Zest of 1 lemon 🍋

• Juice of 1 lemon 🍋

• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

• 2 large eggs 🥚

For the Lavender Honey Glaze:

• 1/4 cup honey 🍯

• 2 tbsp water 💧

• 1 tsp dried culinary lavender 🌿

For Garnish:

• Fresh lavender sprigs 🌿

• Extra honey drizzle 🍯

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:

• In a food processor, combine the flour and powdered sugar.

• Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

• Add the egg yolk and cold water, pulsing until the dough comes together.

• Press the dough into tart pans and chill for 30 minutes.

2. Bake the Crust:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Prick the crust with a fork and line with parchment paper and pie weights.

• Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.

3. Prepare the Filling:

• In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

• Pour the filling into the cooled tart crusts.

4. Bake the Tarts:

• Bake the filled tarts at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until the filling is set and slightly golden on top.

• Allow the tarts to cool completely.

5. Prepare the Lavender Honey Glaze:

• In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, and dried lavender.

• Heat over low heat until the honey is melted and the lavender is fragrant. Strain out the lavender pieces.

6. Glaze and Garnish:

• Brush the cooled tarts with the lavender honey glaze.

• Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs and an extra drizzle of honey.

7. Serve:

• Serve the tarts chilled or at room temperature.

[motherwytch]

When allergies start to hit, like today, I usually add a pinch of cayenne pepper to my food as a nasal decongestant, and use my garlic infused honey to soothe my sore throat caused by post nasal drip.

The honey can be taken alone or mixed into an herbal tea. (It's recommended that you eat the garlic cloves, particularly when you have a cold, but it's not 100% necessary if you don't want to.)

Garlic Infused Honey Recipe

1 clean and dry jar with lid

1 head of garlic, peeled and crushed or minced

Honey

I hate mincing garlic, so I usually just crush it with the flat side of my knife and add it to the jar. A garlic press can also be used.

Add enough honey to cover the garlic.

Screw the lid on tight and store it in a dark, cool place. Mix the honey once a day (I usually just turn the jar upside down).

Should be ready to use in a few days. Honey will be thin and amber in color.

Use to soothe sore throat caused by cough, illness, or allergies.

[catfindr]

[reliquiaria]

still sick but at least i am drinking my new orange, ginger + turmeric infusion

[virgochalet]

[morethansalad]

Elderberry-Infused Herbal Vinegar (Vegan-Adaptable)

[paranoidgemsbok]

This is called "The restaurant changed its drink specials so I gotta take things into my own hands"

1.5oz bourbon (i used this tiny thang of knob creek)

.5oz vanilla vodka

1oz lemon juice

1oz blueberry syrup (i made my own because the stuff i bought was like snowcone syrup)

2 barspoons honey syrup (also made my own of this)

garnish with crushed freezedried blueberries. you can also put some of this powder in the shaker idk if it helps but its fun

shake with ice n drink it

[kuunibal]

Please don’t worry about how quickly you respond—I truly don’t mind at all. After all, I’m the one reaching out, so if anyone should be worrying, it’s me, haha. One of my friends takes even longer to reply, if that makes you feel better.

The word was “lak” (I think? My memory is questionable). They explained to me that it’s meant to be a derogatory slang term in the country I’m currently living in. I’m not sure if it’s used worldwide, though, haha.

Gaslighting myself happens when I need to take action but can’t. I use self-deception, convincing myself to push through tasks or meet goals. I’m tricking myself into believing something that isn’t entirely true to make progress—like thinking, “if I don’t do this, certain consequences, such as this and that, will happen,” when in reality, that’s not true at all.

Dexter’s habit of avoiding conflict is relatable. The poor man truly needs people who understand him without him needing to explain himself—which made his brother’s death particularly difficult for me—at least initially? I think he’d stay guarded at first, but over time, he’d start opening up once he realised that his vulnerability won’t be judged as harshly as he fears. I also find his subtle—well, subtle in a sociopathic sense—love for his sister to be really admirable.

I also thought his brother died too quickly, though I wasn’t entirely surprised. Dexter was caught between choosing him or his sister, and in the end, he deliberately chose his sister. One could see that as selfless, perhaps. He had the opportunity to build a life with someone who truly understood him, yet he chose his sister instead. But was it really selflessness? Or was it simply a reflection of the affection he felt for her, which he didn’t seem to have for his brother? It’s a very complicated matter, I think.

And yes, I finished watching Arcane! Well, first of all, I actually really thought Viktor was dead at the end of Act II, so I was surprised and delighted to see him return in Act III. I found his character development a tad amusing because he has an unhealthy amount of parallels to my favourite character from BSD, which made me predict almost anything he did and what happened to him. The Powder/Vi/Vander plotline was very heartbreaking—they deserved so much better. I liked Jayce’s heroism, and I liked the parallel universe aspect. Did you notice the intro always slightly changing, by the way? I would’ve skipped it after watching it once if my brother didn’t force me to watch it every single time, hahaha.

Somehow, the series began as a political and social dilemma, grappling with issues of power and inequality, but eventually evolved into a blend of witches, mages, alchemy, and magic-infused technology. All mixed in a pot—and somehow, it worked.

Interesting, I do believe "lak" is a regional slang term (Germany, if memory serves me right?), but now I am curious about the definition.

I imagine having false consequences as an incentive would be stressful, seeing how you utilise fear as your primary motivating force. Perhaps motivating yourself with a reward rather than a perceived punishment would be less emotionally taxing, assuming you haven't tried that already?

I believe there are many reasons why Dexter killed his brother, and it definitely is complicated. Dexter almost threw 20+ years of the Code away and told Brian, "Yes. I’m ready to join you. But I won’t kill Deb. I’m very fond of her. Perhaps if Brian was a little less possessive and allowed her to live, he and Dexter could have run off together being Murder Brothers. Dexter loved his sister, but he was very nearly willing to leave her until Brian forced Dexter's hand and ultimately prioritised his own vision over Dexter's wants by attempting to kill her himself (twice, for that matter), essentially trying taking away Dexter's ability to choose any other option but him.

I think Dexter did hold affection for Brian, seeing how he was upset that he "had" to kill him and held no enjoyment in the act the way he did with his usual victims. It even bothered him so much that he had difficulty killing people after. Dexter wanted to be free so bad, but he also cared about Debra. His brother's conditions were too black and white, and Dexter ultimately could not fully embrace his true self with him if it meant killing her.

Yes, Arcane is a uniquely beautiful and incredibly well-made show. I have been forcing my coworkers to watch it. I didn't notice the intro changing (I skipped it after watching it once as well), but I saw comparison videos of all of the hidden shots. There are so many details, Easter eggs, and story even with background characters who don't have dialogue. I am both inconsolable about the ending and in awe. I don't know how familiar you are with the characters outside of Arcane, but there is an endearing official short story League of Legends has for Viktor.

[the-golden-ghost]

In honor of the new year and because I had the worst work day I've had in months yesterday I bought myself a metric fuckton of weird honey.

Starting off 2024 RIGHT

[honeybadger-has-a-grimoire]

Next Post Poll

So I have two post ideas I want to write, it’s just which gets done first, so I’m leaving it up to you guys!

[stonersweetiexx]

I decided to make some cookies!

I used boxed spice cake mixed with 1 container of cool whip. Then I rolled them in cinnamon powdered sugar.

I modified this recipe for Strawberry fluffies ☺️

https://youtu.be/s4DvnyIcxP8

[grungusdollar]

ive put myself in a sticky situation

[lupismaris]

I appreciate when food forces me to abandon eurocentric utensils/eating habits one day the damage will be unlearned

[catfindr]

'tumblr is a functional website' i say to myself as i go to move a post from my askbox to my drafts until said post decides to cease existing