Dreaming of Winter recipe

I recently toured a Texas winery,

Dry Comal Creek,

and found it so interesting.

It was such a beautiful spring like day.

Along with the tour

they gave us a wine tasting,

shared some recipes with us,

and I came away with some goodies from the gift shop,

plus a couple of bottles of wine.

Here it is February 2nd and it seems like spring.

I'm loving it!

I remember when I lived in the high desert of California,

I actually experienced snow in the wintertime.

Here, not so much.

It seems many across the country this year are

dreaming of winter,

and actually missing the snow and extreme cold.

Some people love snow

and cold weather.

Me,  not so much. LOL

But anyway,

I thought I would share with you

a winter recipe I got at the winery.

We used to make this

when I did live in the snow.

I think it was also called Grog by some.

If you are not having your 'normal' snowy winter,

 then dreaming of winter is the next best thing.

Mulled Wine or Gluhwein

1 bottle of red wine

1/2 cup sugar

3 cinnamon sticks

6 whole cloves

1/8 tsp. ground allspice

1/8 tsp. mace

1 orange sliced

1 lemon sliced

Pour wine into large pot and begin heating over low heat.

As it begins to warm, add sugar and spices.

Stir unti sugar is dissolved. 

 Heat thoroughly but do not allow to boil. 

 Add orange and lemon.  Steep for one hour over low heat. 

You may add more sugar during this time if desired,

stirring until it dissolves.  Strain mixture and serve. 

Here is another recipe of Gluhwein that you may enjoy.

http://dreamingofwinter.blogspot.com/2009/08/gluhwein-recipe.html

And notice the name of the blog....

Dreaming of Winter.

Savor the Day!

Yvonne