precious drops of cleansing rain
beams of moonlight from stem to bud
bringing joy from above.
Blessings of the Mother
strength of the Father
unity of love
so mote it be.
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
Powdered or colored sugar
Cinnamon
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, oil, salt, and vanilla together. Mix flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a seperate bowl. Add slowly to wet mixture until thoroughly mixed. Roll into one-inch balls, then shape into half-moons or stars. Flatten a bit with fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. After coockies have been baked, sprinkle with powdered or colored sugar, and top with cinnamon. Makes 8 dozen.
1 orange (love)
1 apple (love)
3 cinnamon sticks (love, psychic powers)
1/8 teasoppn nutmeg (fidelity)
1 handful rose petals (love) (optional)
Pour apple cider into a large kettle. Peel orange, reserving the peel, and squeeze its juice into the cider, discarding the pulp. Tear the orange peel into one-ince strips and add to mixture. Core apple and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Add to mixture. Break the cinnamon sticks in half. Add to mixture with nutmeg. Warm over low heat for two hours. Do not bring to a boil. Sprinkle with rose petals before serving (optional).