cinnamon sticks

Hot Spiced Cider

Recipe from China Millman. This will help break the ice on a chilly New Year’s Day. 1 half-gallon apple cider 2 cinnamon sticks 8 whole cloves 2 whole star anise 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 2 inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 2-to-3-inch piece orange or lemon peel, pith removed Bourbon or rum … Continue Reading →

Cinnamon Grilled Peaches

  Recipe from Steven Raichlen. 4 large ripe freestone peaches 8 cinnamon sticks (each 3 inches long) 1 bunch fresh mint 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup bourbon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch salt 1 pint peach or vanilla ice cream (optional) for serving Rinse the … Continue Reading →