#honey infusions

[honeybadger-has-a-grimoire]

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.

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[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.

[reliquiaria]

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

[magrittr]

What’s the greatest dessert you’ve ever had?

[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

[virgochalet]

[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

[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

[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

[wetbananapeel]

I can't sleep so I'm making fucking bread