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Here you’ll find not only the entire archive of recipes from Simply Davine, but new recipes from my kitchen and some old family favorites too. Whenever I create a new recipe that’s worthy of sharing or get my hands on an old family favorite that I have permission to go public with, you’ll find it here!

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Things to note about my recipes-

I was born in Dearborn, Michigan, so ALL of the recipes I make are American. When an ethnic tag is attached, it means the flavors of that ethnic influenced my spice choices. I don’t claim to write any authentic ethnic dishes. That being said, if it’s tagged “Noni’s Recipe” or “Pop’s Recipe” and also tagged “Italian,” it IS authentic San Marinese!

Recipes that are tagged “vegetarian” are prepared without meat. My vegetarian guidelines are choices my niece, who is a vegetarian, will eat. They are not strict vegan recipes.


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Friday, November 14, 2008

Apples and Wine

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This is an old European family remedy for cold symptoms. It breaks up congestion and acts as a sedative, “sweating it out of you” and giving you a good night’s rest. Unlike so many other old world cures, this one also tastes great!

Apples and Wine utilizes the soothing effects of cinnamon, the astringent quality of cloves, the vitamin C in citrus and the antioxidants in red wine to loosen up congestion and make the cold run its course faster. It acts as a soothing mild sedative.


Apples and Wine

2 apples wedged and cored
1 bottle red wine
1 cup sugar
1/2 lemon
2 sticks cinnamon
5 whole cloves

In a medium sauce pan, combine all ingredients, leaving the spices whole and the lemon, rind and all. Stir to mix. Heat over medium high heat to boil. Allow to boil until apples are tender (about ten minutes) Remove from heat.

Burn off any remaining alcohol by striking a match and touching it to the steam coming off of the pot. If a moderate flame starts, allow it to burn off. This should only take a few seconds.

Ladle mulled wine and a few apple slices into a soup cup. Drink as hot as you can stand it to get the most decongestant benefit.

** It’s important with any old world remedy to follow the directions! No substitutions unless the recipe says it’s okay and don’t leave anything out!

Recipe makes about 3 soup cups
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2 comments:

Melanie said...

Oh boy! A recipe blog! I'm gonna love trying these out. And what a great idea to include them on a layout page for us. Thanks so so much!

November 15, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Darlene Haughin said...

Nani, your new cookbook blog really is looking "davilicious!" What a terrific idea. Have a great week. :)

November 17, 2008 at 7:52 AM

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