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December 2010

Allspice Botanical Name: dioica

History: is native to South America and is considered a very important on that continent. It was used by the Mayans for embalming. South American Indians used it to flavor . In the 1600's it was imported to Europe and became a popular substitute for the more expensive . In England it was used to preserve fish and to flavor beef.

Allspice in the Garden Meaning in the Language of Flowers: Allspice is grown in zones 10and 11. If grown in cooler Compassion climates itmustbe planted in apotand keptinside More about the meaning of flow ers when temperatures drop below 45 degrees.

Characteristics: Harvesting Allspice Allspice is sometimes know n as Jamaican Allspice are picked from that are about pepper. It is the unripe of a tw enty to twenty years old. They are picked unripe since the forty-foot free that is in the myrtle family. unripe berries have more flavor than ripe ones. The The large is native to the West Indies and grow n in all the countries of South berries are picked green and dried in the sun. This America. The island of is know n wrinkles their outside covering and turns them a for its allspice orchards and grow s most reddish brown. The aroma and flavor is intensified of the allspice available. with drying.

Allspice in the Kitchen In spite of its name, allspice is not really combination of . It is one spice, but so named because its flavor is like a combination of , and Chai . The clove fragrance seems to predominate. Allspice berries are used both whole and ground. It Chai, w hich is an Indian w ord for tea, is has many uses but is most often used for and a soothing tea because of its rich, sw eet with relishes and meats. The English frequently use a soothing tea because of its rich, sw eet with relishes and meats. The English frequently use flavor, velvety consistency and enticing allspice with beef pot roasts. It is also a common aroma. According to ancient Indian baking spice. health practices, spices help to calm the mind and revitalize the spirit. The spices Uses of Allspice contained in this mix help w ith digestion. Chai is traditionally enjoyed w ith Allspice was used medicinally in times past to aid and milk added. Hot chai tea is delicious digestion. It has been used as an anti-fungal agent in w ith a slice of crystallized added foot treatments. Plasters were made from the crushed to your cup. This mix combines long leaf berries to treat aches and pains. China Black tea and a traditional blend of spices. Enjoy a cup hot or cold. This is a loose tea blend and you w ill need a tea infuser or muslin bag to brew it. There is enough tea in this recipe for 60 tea servings. (Recipe is show n in the Recipes section below .)

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Recipes Happy New Year Hot Spiced Wine Spiced Chai Tea Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of orange peel, dried and Yield: broken into 1/4 inch pieces One cup or sixty servings. 2 tablespoons allspice Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cinnamon chips 3/4 cup loose leaf black tea 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon seed, 1 teaspoon 1 tablespoon allspice, 1 teaspoon 1 tablespoon cinnamon chips (Note: If cinnamon chips are not available, Directions: crush tw o 3 inch cinnamon sticks in a Mix all ingredients together in a bow l. Store in mortar and pestle until fine) jar or tightly covered container. 2 bay leaves broken into very small pieces Yield: 2 teaspoons of w hole cloves 1/2 cup Optional: 4 black peppercorns, crushed Optional: One slice of crystallized ginger To Use: cut very fine Place one tablespoon of mulling spices into a muslin bag or large tea ball. Add one cup of sugar and mulling spices to one gallon w ine. Directions: Heat until hot, cover and steep for 15 Mix all ingredients together. Store in an minutes. Remove spices, serve and enjoy. airtight container (prefer glass or metal) May also be used w ith cider, cranberry juice, aw ay from heat and light. Best used w ithin apple juice instead of w ine. a year. Brewing Directions: Measure one teaspoon of tea per cup. Place 1 teaspoon loose tea in a tea ball or Natural Simmering tea infuser. Pour boiling w ater in cup and Spices steep covered for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove Ingredients: tea ball. Sw eeten to taste w ith honey. Add w arm milk if desired. Stir w ith a long 1/4 cup of the follow ing and spices: cinnamon stick. Sip and savor. rosehips, rosemary, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, orange peel. 1/4 cup cellulose fiber 1 teaspoon cinnamon Allspice Orange 1 teaspoon sw eet orange essential oil Quick Bread Directions: Ingredients: Carefully measure first group of ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour in a disposable container that w ill not be used 1 cup sugar for food again. Stir to mix. Put cellulose fiber 1 teaspoon baking pow der in a margarine cup and drop essential oils on 1 teaspoons pow dered allspice it. Stir to mix until all oil is absorbed. Mix 1/2 teaspoon cellulose and oil mixture into herb and spice 1/2 teaspoons baking soda mixture keeping aw ay from skin and face. Wash hands right aw ay if oil gets on skin to Wash hands right aw ay if oil gets on skin to 1 egg avoid skin irritation from the cinnamon oil. 2 tablespoons grated orange rind To use: 2/3 cup orange juice Measure one tablespoon of simmering spices 3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine into a non-food use pan w ith one quart of 1 cup chopped w alnuts w ater. HINT: an old style percolator w orks Directions: very w ell. Bring w ater to simmering and keep Combine flour w ith all dry ingredients. Beat on the stove on very low heat. Watch pan to make sure all w ater does not evaporate. Add egg w ith orange rind, juice and melted more w ater as needed. butter. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture all at once and stir until just blended. Fold in nuts. Bake in a greased This mix contains all natural herbs and leaf pan (9x5x3) at 350 degrees for about spices without fillers. Enjoy the 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out aromatherapy benefits of sweet orange: clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing feelings of happiness, and cinnamon: from pan and before slicing. contemplative and restful. Mix your own in just a few minutes. Make enough simmering spices for the whole season. Your home will Orange Allspice smell wonderful. This makes a great hostess Drizzle gift. Ingredients: 1 cup confectioners sugar 1/2 teaspoon pow dered allspice 1-2 tablespoons orange juice. Directions: Beat ingredients together and mix w ell. Drizzle over cooled bread.

Holiday ProductsArriving Daily!!! New products will be brought to our shelves every day in the month of December: Hot Chocolate, Chai, Holiday Scone Mixes, Seasonal Teas, Holiday Soaps, Caldrea Natural Cleaning Products for the Holidays, Feeling Better Bags, Sinus Relief Bags, Ecco Bella Unscented Lotion, Pumpkin Spice Loose Leaf Tea, Hot Apple Cider Tea, Hot Dips, Tea Breads, Texas General Square Candles, Bayberry Candles, Catnip Bags, , Fall Wreaths, New Teas, Tabletop, Apple Butter, Pumpkin Butter, Frasier Fir by the Thymes, Honey , Come see what all the excitement is about. Join us for December's Craft: Lavender Sleep Santa'sHerbal Workshop - M ake Your Own Herb Crafts Pillow Through December 24 Come anytime: Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Just follow our simple step-by-step do- Our Santa's Herbal Workshop Do-it-yourself Herb Crafts will be set up in our own it-yourself directions to make your ow n upstairs classroom every day. Participate in one or all at only $5 each. Each craft craft any day of the w eek. All materials will take you about 10 minutes to make. This is a great mother/child activity. Make are set up in our classroom. You can gifts for your family, friends, office, and neighbors. Easy! Fun! Learn about herbs. make your ow n herb craft in just a few Make your own holiday gifts following our step by step directions. Recipes minutes. Learn how to use herbs to included for you to take home. Gift Bags available. make natural products to improve your Crafts will be set up from November 1 through Christmaswhile supply health and home. lasts. Complete directions are provided.

2010 Santa'sHerbal Workshop craftswill include: All supplies are included for this one 2010 Santa'sHerbal Workshop craftswill include: All supplies are included for this one Evergreen Room Spray low price. Rosemary Bread Fee: $5.00 each. Chocolate Mint Jingle Bell Tea No reservations are required Dilly Salt in Shaker Container Tension Relief Roll On LEARN MORE Lavender Bath Lavender Powder Puff Lavender Camomile Eye Pillow

December Saturdays: Hot Chocolate Weekends Great Selection, Great Service, Great Prices The Herb Shop w ill have a Holiday Open House every Saturday in December Featuring Bellagio Hot Chocolate and Sipping Chocolate and chocolate refreshments. We bring new Holiday items to our shelves every w eek. Visit us for a different product selection bundle w ith special prices each Saturday. We offer unique products in many categories: foods, teas, tea accessories, herbal books, seasonal decor and gifts, home fragrance, , jew elry, natural home keeping, bath and body, aromatherapy, natural makeup and facial care, garden items, fairy products, linens, botanicals, vintage and our popular Merchants Loft w ith locally hand-made items. We w ill show you how to use herbal scents to entertain, refresh and relax.

Bring your friends and relatives. Shop the Village Herb Shop for unique gifts and personal service. Free gift w rap w ith every purchase. Free custom gift baskets. Personal shoppers. Kid friendly. Safe hometow n shopping. Shop w ith us and meet your neighbors. Find out w hy all our customers love the Village Herb Shop. Experience hometow n local shopping w ith the Village Herb Shop. We love our customers. Shop locally and see the difference! Support your local stores - We are a locally ow ned store w ith a friendly local staff.

Susan Albert Herbal Mysteries Book Club Meeting January 8, 2011 Saturday 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Join us to discuss the fifth book in the China Bayles Mystery series. The book for discussion w ill be: Rueful Death. Re-read your copy, get it at your library or come in to the herb shop to purchase one. These herbal mysteries are easy and fun reading. China Bayles ow ns and operates an herb shop in Texas. There is lots of herb information in each book!!! Book discussion w ill be led by Lynette Trolli w ith Heather Randolph assisting. Stop in to the herb shop for a Rueful Death reading group guide or find it on line at Abouthyme.com. Look for recipe suggestions on line from the author here also. Bring a dish to share from recipes in the book or that contains herbs in it to get in FREE. Fee: $5 for book discussion and herbal food tasting or get in FREEif you bring food to share. Take for Tea and sip tea w hile enjoying the book discussion. Bring in your old Susan Albert Books for a book exchange among members. Group w ill meet monthly on the first Saturday of each month. Join the fun!!! Reservations Please.

Herbal Craft Class Tea Leaf Reading Workshop Tea Leaf Reading Workshop January 8, 2011 Saturday 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Learn how to read tea leaves to tell the future and explain the past. Entertain your friends and family w ith this age old skill. Lynette Trolli w ill explain the history of tea leaf reading and guide you to learning this talent. Sip tea and then read the patterns in the loose tea leaves in your tea cup. Practice to read each others tea leaves w ith Lynette as your guide. Soon you w ill be reading tea leaves on your ow n. Hand-out included. Bring your ow n tea cup (not a mug please).

Class fee: $20.00 Reservations Please

This is a merchant class and Herb Club member discounts do not apply.

Individual Facial Care Instruction and Make-Up Application by Esthetician, Jan Cellura January 2011: date to be announced Many of our customers have discovered and fallen in love w ith Ecco Bella, the new line of Cosmetics and Skin Care Products that w e introduced at the Village Herb Shop last fall. We researched the available products looking for the highest quality, most natural products that are preservative free, non-animal tested, and can be applied to all skin types including the most sensitive skin. And, they are a great value compared to all those expensive, less natural commercial brands.

Ecco Bella natural and organic anti-aging skin care helps slow dow n the signs of aging w ith trillions of nutrient filled Vitamin Cells. It is Doctor-approved, anti-aging, natural and organic skin care that is preservative-free for sensitive skin.

Ecco Bella cosmetics are made from earth minerals infused w ith flow er w axes. These are gluten-free, preservative-free cosmetics* perfect for sensitive skin. This make-up glides on and lasts longer. *Foundation and mascara require mild preservatives.

Esthetician Jan Cellura has been demonstrating these products in individual half hour sessions, helping our customers learn how to take care of problem skin and keep their faces radiant. She w ill help you select the right make-up shades, and show how to properly apply foundation, blush, eye liner and lip color. This is a free service for our Herb Shop customers and there is no charge or obligation for these sessions. Sign up now to take advantage of Jans extensive know ledge and get a close look at some products that w e believe are really special.

Reservations Please: Forty-five minute Individual Sessions are by Appointment and are limited to the time available. Fee: No Charge

Tea Tasting Club January 22, 2011 Saturday Learn about tea, taste tea and have a tea party. - Demonstrations of proper brew ing techniques and tips on serving tea - Taste a variety of teas: red, green, black, herbal - Enjoy tea time desserts w ith friends Fee: $5 at the door for each seat Free admission if you make tea time sandw iches, bread or dessert to share Tw o tea tasting seating: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Reservations required. Seating is limited. Join us to sip and savor! Next Quarterly tea tasting w ill be held in April 9, 2011

Would you like to have a Tea Tasting Party for your group? Ask us!

Sage Program and Herbal Buffet Party January 29, 2011 Saturday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Our herbal buffets are very popular events at the Village Herb Shop. All w ho attended have been asking for another potluck, so here it is. Please join us for delicious food and learn about grow ing and using sage. Program w ill be presented by Kathleen Gips.

Fee: $10 each. Bring any food dish made w ith sage to share w ith the class and get in FREE. Reservations please. Please indicate at time of registration if you w ill be bringing food or paying the class fee. Please bring your ow n plate and silverw are. Tea w ill be provided. Please bring your sage recipes to share w ith attendees.

COOKBOOK EXCHANGE: Bring your used, unw anted cookbooks to exchange for another one that is donated to our exchange. Get a new cookbook FREE !!!!

Susan Albert Herbal Mysteries Book Club Meeting February 5, 2011 Saturday 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Join us to discuss the sixth book in the China Bayles Mystery series. The book for discussion w ill be: Love Lies Bleeding. Re-read your copy, get it at your library or come in to the herb shop to purchase one. These herbal mysteries are easy and fun reading. China Bayles ow ns and operates an herb shop in Texas. There is lots of herb information in each book!!! Book discussion w ill be led by Lynette Trolli w ith Heather Randolph assisting. Stop in to the herb shop for a Love Lies Bleeding reading group guide or find it on line at Abouthyme.com. Look for recipe suggestions on line from the author here also. Bring a dish to share from recipes in the book or that contains herbs in it to get in FREE. Let's have a Valentine's Day party!!! Fee: $5 for book discussion and herbal food tasting or get in FREEif you bring food to share. Take Thyme for Tea and sip tea w hile enjoying the book discussion. Bring in your old Susan Albert Books for a book exchange among members. Group w ill meet monthly on the first Saturday of each month. Join the fun!!! Reservations Please.

Monthly Craft Class Monthly Craft Class Customized Dream Pillow February 5, 2011 Saturday 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Have you ever w anted to have pleasant dreams, dreams of happiness or even dreams of a love??? Learn how to use herbs and herbal scents to produce specific dreams. Choose your ow n dreams and select the herbs for your customized dream pillow . Class includes discussion of Dream Herbs and the resulting dreams and a fabric dream pillow to take home. All materials provided. Class instructor: Lynette Trolli. Reservations Please Class Fee: $15 This is a Merchant Class and discounts do not apply.

Rose Petal Tea Party and Program by Herbal Theatrics February 12, 2011 Saturday 1:00 pm Join us for a tea party for Valentine's Day. We w ill serve Rose Tea and Rose Desserts follow ed by a return of Herbal Theatrics w ith a program in our upstairs classroom entitled: ROSEMARY AND ROSE AT THEFLOWERSHOW

Why is Rosemary the herb for remembrance? How did the red Rose become the symbol of enduring love? What did D.H Law rence w rite about ? Why w as Rosemary carried in the handles of w alking sticks? Who had Rose garlands sew n into the hems of her gow ns? What tasty dishes can be made using Rosemary and Roses? Is there something else brew ing at the flow er show besides competitiveness? Come and find out the answ ers to these questions and many others as HERBAL THEATRICS performs another original skit.

Join us to be entertained by HERBAL THEATRICS w ith their new est skit: Rosemary and Rose at the Flow er Show . The dynamic duo of Connie Williams & Karen Rodachy are back w ith their 5th original skit. They're still educating and entertaining people about herbs, and loving w hat they do. Be prepared to laugh, learn and be entertained. We enjoyed their Lavender skit a few years ago and their Chocolate and Bay Program last year. We are very pleased to have them return to the Village Herb Shop. Tea Party: 1:00 pm Program : 1:30 pm Tea and Program Admission: $15 per seat; Reservations Please.

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