"The nutmeg has a great warmth in its powers. And if a man eats a nutmeg, it opens his heart and gives him a good, clear mind. Take nutmeg and in the same weight cinnamon and some cloves, and pulverize all. Make tartlets with this powder, with flour and a little water and eat them often.
It will damp the bitterness of the heart and clean the dull senses, and it makes your spirit happy and reduces all bad humors in you and will give your blood a good humor and makes you strong." ~ Hildegard von Bingen
This past month has brought many blessings. Travelling through my home state has opened my eyes to the beauty of this season. Solstice, Yule, Christmas, and the upcoming New Year bring their familiar celebrations to us here in the South.
Spiced tea, eggnog, and my Mom's colorful and delicious cookies add good cheer and happiness. Delivering gifts to friends on Boxing Day is always a delight.
Mother Earth is once again changing her wardrobe. Walks along the old ricefields in Middleton Place have gifted me with muted photographs of winter, spiced with the colors of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves, along with a little ginger.
Truly a season of peace on Earth, goodwill toward men.
