tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post8626112439235766325..comments2024-03-28T17:33:53.018+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: COMFORT - gentle domesticity book study...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-10647407521589774142019-08-03T13:12:24.721+10:002019-08-03T13:12:24.721+10:00These are the ingredients in mixed spice - we buy ...These are the ingredients in mixed spice - we buy them in Australia already made up in a single jar in the spice aisle.<br /><br />1 Tbs ground allspice.<br />1 Tbs ground cinnamon.<br />1 Tbs ground nutmeg.<br />2 tsp ground mace.<br />1 tsp ground cloves.<br />1 tsp ground coriander.<br />1 tsp ground Ginger.<br /><br />Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-48211453249249605602019-08-03T13:11:56.469+10:002019-08-03T13:11:56.469+10:00These are the ingredients in mixed spice - we buy ...These are the ingredients in mixed spice - we buy them in Australia already made up in a single jar in the spice aisle.<br /><br />1 Tbs ground allspice.<br />1 Tbs ground cinnamon.<br />1 Tbs ground nutmeg.<br />2 tsp ground mace.<br />1 tsp ground cloves.<br />1 tsp ground coriander.<br />1 tsp ground Ginger.<br /><br />Mixed dried fruit - a packet of dried fruit mix that you'd use to make a fruit cake.Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-26421627221842210492019-08-03T12:49:30.213+10:002019-08-03T12:49:30.213+10:00My question is like Tammy's -- what is mixed s...My question is like Tammy's -- what is mixed spice and the dried fruit mix, as well- what fruits are in it, please.<br />There is great comfort for me in practicing home arts. <br />When I was engaged 40+ years ago, my husband's father was terminally ill. My sweet Mother-in-law to be celebrated our news by rushing to her linen closet. She returned with the gift of brand new, exquisitely embroidered pillowcases. Those Crinoline Ladies are still with us, sometimes used, and always speaking to me of her love and kindness. Elainehttp://elaineweger.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-66247596678224621652019-07-27T10:31:08.147+10:002019-07-27T10:31:08.147+10:00Hi Jenny great post today. Comfort for me is enjoy...Hi Jenny great post today. Comfort for me is enjoying a little quiet time on my deck. Seeing nature at its best. Seeing all my pretty flowers blooming and watching my hummingbirds on the feeders. I love the peacefulness of Summer mornings in Northern Michigan. Thank you for the Rock cakes recipe. Will try it as soon as the weather cools down. Blessings to you and family.Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220818387416153260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-64115370028850052432019-07-19T13:01:32.077+10:002019-07-19T13:01:32.077+10:00I so enjoyed reading your take on this part of the...I so enjoyed reading your take on this part of the Comfort chapter. I was struck by the Scott photos and comments, too. I had always pictured that as Scott on a sled piled high with furs and foods and his dogs pulling him onward, and this was a completely different view! Thank you for the recipe. I'm going to try it when it cools down here, or if we have an odd cool day in the midst of the summer heat. They look delicious. Still praying. =)Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-2164027855152082342019-07-19T12:52:24.130+10:002019-07-19T12:52:24.130+10:00Hi Jenny lovely post. Just made those cookies ,Tha...Hi Jenny lovely post. Just made those cookies ,Thankyou for the recipe they are so yummy xxPink Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868216304918871262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-25356597268528722402019-07-18T09:39:08.279+10:002019-07-18T09:39:08.279+10:00Love everything about this post. Enjoying going th...Love everything about this post. Enjoying going through this book with this group of ladies. Thanks for the recipe. Can't wait to make these cookies. Love to you and Mr. E, dear Jenny.Martha Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13098714989287842642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-24680408415581430442019-07-18T04:51:25.511+10:002019-07-18T04:51:25.511+10:00Ah comfort - living in the northern hemisphere, te...Ah comfort - living in the northern hemisphere, textiles bring me so much comfort! Even when we're in high summer and sweltering, like now, there are quilts and afghans everywhere, as sometimes the a/c will bring a chill. Deep chairs and cuddly quilts....set a book next to that chair and I'll stay there for days!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-24424322310515122082019-07-17T07:39:43.709+10:002019-07-17T07:39:43.709+10:00Very interesting post, Jenny. Your rock cakes look...Very interesting post, Jenny. Your rock cakes look yummy. I haven't made them for many years. The last time would have been when I still lived at home with Mum and Dad! I love those crinoline ladies. I don't have any in my small collection but always have my eye out. Hugs, Christine xxChristine Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920647581818665215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-44145006590515393512019-07-17T02:00:35.047+10:002019-07-17T02:00:35.047+10:00Taking care of my family and making people happy b...Taking care of my family and making people happy brings me comfort deep down inside my homemaker heart. A clean home, a tasty meal and smiles on my husband and families faces make me happy...I have never made rock cakes before...I do love fruit cakes so I am sure this will be quiet tasty. What is mixed spice....Is it like the old timey tin of cake spice they used to sell. Mother and I used it to make fruit cakes with. But we can no longer find here in the states . Or is it spices that you mix together yourself?Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-49745028463615257182019-07-16T22:33:10.452+10:002019-07-16T22:33:10.452+10:00Comfort = peace of mind in my world. I love the ne...Comfort = peace of mind in my world. I love the nesting of making home.... it’s the little things that make comfort for me — wee flower vases tucked in unexpected places; the smells from my kitchen when I am baking, grilling, canning; the mild abrasive texture of fresh, line dried flowered sheets on my bed; the subtle purr of Mags the cat as she snuggles with me. It is the feeling I miss most when I travel and what makes me nearly dance when I see my beloved mountains through which I travel to home..... mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-38831043935868772302019-07-16T16:14:54.037+10:002019-07-16T16:14:54.037+10:00Comfort...what a lovely word! And I so loved all t...Comfort...what a lovely word! And I so loved all that you shared here, dear Jenny ♥ <br /> <br />As summer crawls on here in TN, I am thinking more and more towards autumn and winter. I've got a knitting project that I want to begin soon so that it will be done in time for the cooler weather. It's a simple project, and I'm looking forward to beginning it! I've had the yarn since early this year. <br /><br />Your rock cakes look scrumptious! I'm not sure if we have anything like that here in the States. If we do, I've never seen it before. I'm going to save your recipe and put it away until autumn comes round...it looks like such a cozy recipe. Thank you for sharing! <br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful week! Bless you ♥<br />e l i z a b e t h ♡ https://www.blogger.com/profile/06852825809205799306noreply@blogger.com