Craft An Herbal Holiday

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November/December 2006
By Kim Erickson 
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This spice-scented powder is wonder-fully warming after a hot bath on a cold winter night.

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1 cup cornstarch, arrowroot or rice powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
3 drops cinnamon essential oil

Combine dry ingredients in a glass bowl and stir well to mix. Add essential oil, stirring again to disperse the oil throughout the mixture. Carefully pour powder into a glass container with a shaker lid and cap tightly.

FOR THE PAMPERED PET

Don’t forget your furry friends during the holidays. These make wonderful stocking stuffers.

CATNIP COOKIES

1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup soy flour
1 teaspoon catnip
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/3 cup powdered milk
1 tablespoon molasses
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine dry ingredients together, then add molasses, egg, oil and milk. Mix well until dough sticks together. Roll dough out on a floured board to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into small pieces and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool and store in tightly sealed container.

MINTY DOG BISCUITS

2 cups whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1/4 cup cornmeal, divided

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place first 4 ingredients in medium mixing bowl. Blend with a whisk. Add oil, honey, water and peppermint extract. Mix well. Knead for at least 1 minute. Sprinkle 1/8 cup cornmeal listed over a sheet of wax paper. Place dough on wax paper. Sprinkle remaining 1/8 cup cornmeal on top of dough. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with desired cookie cutter or with a sharp knife and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 40 minutes. Cool and store in tightly sealed container. Makes 22 to 25 treats.

FOR THE SNACKER

Great for college students or anyone who likes to nosh, these snacks aren’t your typical junk food. Give them together or use them separately as unique hostess gifts.

HERB DIP MIX

Pack up this yummy dip mix with a bag or two of natural potato or vegetable chips in a colorful basket. This dip mix also can be used as a seasoning in recipes.

1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
1/4 cup dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons dried tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
3 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.

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