tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5615279090843886743..comments2024-03-28T22:25:01.210+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Herbs, Spices and Herbalists – part 3: Cloves …Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58000158125004575892021-07-19T14:00:34.903+01:002021-07-19T14:00:34.903+01:00Hi Rosey - better late than never ... I expect tha...Hi Rosey - better late than never ... I expect that'd have been rather nice ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51626171999853238282016-09-20T07:31:08.281+01:002016-09-20T07:31:08.281+01:00I spilled cloves on accident one time and vacuumed...I spilled cloves on accident one time and vacuumed them up. Every time I ran the vacuum for quite some time after, it smelled so good!!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29579756084641230372016-09-20T07:09:39.868+01:002016-09-20T07:09:39.868+01:00@ Janice – those Christmas smells when we’re makin...@ Janice – those Christmas smells when we’re making cakes, or mincemeat … do just invade our senses in that mouth-watering way, like you I love them … <br /><br />@ Christine – lots of uses and I didn’t list them all. I’m glad you remember the Christmas oranges … but if you don’t like that fragrance I can see your lack of interest – sorry about that!<br /><br />@ Crystal – that’s good you are both utilising more natural remedies – and yes health is an expensive item. How wonderful to be able to ‘cruise down to the Bahamas’ and pick up some spices! One day I shall try that … <br /><br />@ Joylene – they do have that wonderful winter connection don’t they … aromas from the kitchen and that warming mug to hand – the roast bubbling away in the oven – a bit much to think about at 7.00 am!<br /><br />@ Susan – most cooks have cloves around. Pumpkin pie is a favourite in the States … your cookies sound interesting … I’m guessing you use ground clove for them. Actually I bet that clove soap does give off wonderful aromas … I can smell it now!<br /><br />@ Lee – I think many of us have that ‘nose’ when cloves are mentioned. And yes ... clove season coming up … equinox on Thursday – then we’ll really see the start of the Autumnal season.<br /><br />@ Susan – I too love apple sauce, or apple stew – I must get out to the farm shop to get some … cloves are just an essential for some foods. And potpourri … and yes this my 3rd spice, herb, etc post … so the series will run … <br /><br />@ Karen – sorry! But food always entices … and yet brings so much history with it. Fall season or Autumn here is just about with us – the Equinox on Thursday starts that cycle more obviously for us … <br /><br />Cheers and thanks everyone – we will be into Thanksgiving and Christmas before we’ve had time to turn round … cheers and take care - Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87868969019207853142016-09-19T21:23:35.459+01:002016-09-19T21:23:35.459+01:00What is it about your posts that often make me hun...What is it about your posts that often make me hungry? :) lol This is interesting stuff. Spices, cloves in particular as we head into fall, just make the season even more delightful. I can almost smell them now...So glad you enlightened us. Thank you! Have a great week! Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91320245721484722672016-09-19T20:14:50.941+01:002016-09-19T20:14:50.941+01:00Hi Hillary - Oh, I love applesauce! I've used ...Hi Hillary - Oh, I love applesauce! I've used cloves on baked ham, as well as in potpourri mixes. Fun post. I hope you'll cover other herbs and spices.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19864235087606915562016-09-19T18:59:06.542+01:002016-09-19T18:59:06.542+01:00All you have to do is mention cloves and I can sme...All you have to do is mention cloves and I can smell them. They add such a special flavor to the holiday season. Yikes! that's just around the corner. I need to check my clove supply.<br /><br />Thanks Hilary. As usual I learned a lot today.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8732153907795415002016-09-19T18:10:25.951+01:002016-09-19T18:10:25.951+01:00I always have cloves in my spice cabinet. I have s...I always have cloves in my spice cabinet. I have some favorite cookies I use them in and of course in Pumpkin pies. My daughter has some clove-scented soap in the shower right now and I smell every day. Mmmm.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48783677269953011802016-09-19T14:42:01.451+01:002016-09-19T14:42:01.451+01:00I love everything about cloves, especially on a wi...I love everything about cloves, especially on a winter day with the logs burning in the fireplace, and my favourite blanket wrapped around my legs, and... it was difficult to get past that wonderful image of roast pork with apple sauce. Brings back memories. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40467131156621404282016-09-19T14:28:12.298+01:002016-09-19T14:28:12.298+01:00I find eastern medicine truly fascinating. We'...I find eastern medicine truly fascinating. We've only started into more natural remedies in the last 3 or so years (because let's face it, who can afford the doctors office or rediculous and harmful perscriptions?), but cloves... We regularly cruise down to the Bahamas, and you can get so many fresh spices there. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64928445020188825272016-09-19T13:59:31.014+01:002016-09-19T13:59:31.014+01:00I had no idea cloves were used in so much. I remem...I had no idea cloves were used in so much. I remember around Thanksgiving and Christmas, people put cloves into oranges and let the fragrance permeate their homes. Not a smell I ever enjoyed, but many do! Have a lovely week. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12979586021083354022016-09-19T13:45:04.774+01:002016-09-19T13:45:04.774+01:00I love cloves - just the smell alone is enough to ...I love cloves - just the smell alone is enough to make my mouth water.jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45126132939369459582016-09-19T07:10:42.635+01:002016-09-19T07:10:42.635+01:00@ Theresa - it is certainly a versatile spice ... ...@ Theresa - it is certainly a versatile spice ... while their history is fascinating ... <br /><br />@ Val - many thanks ... so much to talk about - and then the memories of those home recipes from our youth ... I can smell them now!<br /><br />@ Vagabonde - they are a strong spice ... but used wisely add to certain dishes. Clove in hot drinks ... cider, mulled wine give off that aroma. Baked apple and other fruit sweet dishes ... glad you enjoyed the post ...<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41593876324669754812016-09-19T03:52:05.796+01:002016-09-19T03:52:05.796+01:00I think cloves have such a distinctive scent. I l...I think cloves have such a distinctive scent. I like clove in hot cider in the fall, but also in baked apple cakes and many other sweets. That was a very interesting post.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16138341226161639402016-09-18T21:31:32.435+01:002016-09-18T21:31:32.435+01:00I love the diversity of this post, Hilary. So many...I love the diversity of this post, Hilary. So many good things in herbs and spices. I too love cloves. My mum used to put them in any kind od stewed fruit. Yum!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28392909023689248982016-09-18T14:34:12.499+01:002016-09-18T14:34:12.499+01:00Yum, cloves. I know I've used them in some Ind...Yum, cloves. I know I've used them in some Indian dishes. What an interesting history they've had! Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18688967366081238042016-09-18T08:24:36.192+01:002016-09-18T08:24:36.192+01:00@ Debbie - I know lots of comments from readers wi...@ Debbie - I know lots of comments from readers with other ideas and thoughts. I think those who cook will use cloves, or in a spice mix, but so many people seem to be buying ready meals now. I've never used star anise - but mostly because I usually cooked Mediterranean type meals ... but in South Africa I could have used it for the Malay foods ... <br /><br />I'm sure we have a sampler box delivery here ... I don't get those as I get too much for one person: I tried a vegetable and fruit delivery box for a while - but just couldn't cope with all goodies in them: one stomach is enough! But they are great ideas. I'll go to the farm shop this week for some apples, plums, tomatoes and onions ... to make some sauces or fruit stews ... <br /><br />Cox's, Bramleys and Egremont Russet (a Sussex cultivar) ... but they're all good!<br /><br />@ Theresa - cloves can give a strong flavour ... but add that extra bite to some strong flavoured dishes - however I can understand your sentiments re the clove ... I hope you enjoy the Thanksgiving ham ... don't eat the nails!<br /><br />@ LD - yes clove studded ham is a culinary delight to behold. I think bread sauce with cloves is my favourite!<br /><br />@ Sai - thank you ... <br /><br />Cheers to you all - I'm loving all the comments - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18958128090595278522016-09-18T07:21:51.358+01:002016-09-18T07:21:51.358+01:00Enjoyed reading this post Hilary!! :) I enjoy the ...Enjoyed reading this post Hilary!! :) I enjoy the flavour they bring to dishes :)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Sai :)Sai Charanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922029711707519134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67900946666462058662016-09-17T16:56:36.983+01:002016-09-17T16:56:36.983+01:00Clove studded ham at Christmas. Makes my mouth wat...Clove studded ham at Christmas. Makes my mouth water just to think of it.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64973631066684898332016-09-17T16:20:36.292+01:002016-09-17T16:20:36.292+01:00i see them used here in hams at thanksgiving, but ...i see them used here in hams at thanksgiving, but i'm not certain i like their flavor.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1822142523152159212016-09-17T15:37:23.056+01:002016-09-17T15:37:23.056+01:00Loved seeing this post Hilary - and all the commen...Loved seeing this post Hilary - and all the comments of how people use/enjoy cloves. I was just saying to someone the other day that I thought cloves had gone out of fashion - no one seems to be using them much. Clearly I was wrong, and I'm glad about that. I enjoy the very fragrant botanicals - star anise is also a favorite. <br /><br />I also love that we've moved into apple season. My local CSA box (community supported agriculture - not sure if you have such a thing where you're at Hilary) does a special sampler box of a large variety of locally grown apples, and every year I find a new favorite to love.Deborah Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971869506007671786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-101189113899835362016-09-17T07:51:08.508+01:002016-09-17T07:51:08.508+01:00@ Susan - I usually only whole cloves and mixed sp...@ Susan - I usually only whole cloves and mixed spice ... today is definitely the start of clove day = colder than it's been! I'm going to try tea with clove. I know I found it a coincidence that a man called Poivre apparently discovered cloves and nutmeg ... and not pepper apparently ... <br /><br />@ Mark - yes the smell of damp earth, with nutty overtones .. and kitchen glories - so true ...<br /><br />@ Julie - I shouldn't really be bringing on the Christmas season too early should I - but cloves came to mind ... I shall hold Christmas scents at the ready for later on ... <br /><br />@ Morgan - how lovely to see you ... that's great - thanks for enjoying and being here ... <br /><br />@ Beste - I expect you do use cloves, but in mixed spice. Used in a bread sauce, or an apple sauce with pork, or studded into a ham .. always so good ... or chew them as Karen suggested, or in tea ... <br /><br />@ Jess - clove essential oils - wonderful scents. So glad the post came alive with the photos - I can't match your wonderful artwork on your blog!<br /><br />Cheers to you all - Autumn turned up yesterday ... chillier now - but not cold yet ... thanks for your visits - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39298566184655137262016-09-17T03:54:07.906+01:002016-09-17T03:54:07.906+01:00I love clove and I have clove essential oils. Such...I love clove and I have clove essential oils. Such great pictures to go with the post. So many interesting facts and tidbits. Thanks for sharing. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5384122791562289372016-09-17T00:08:11.644+01:002016-09-17T00:08:11.644+01:00I don't use cloves Hilary. Maybe I should try...I don't use cloves Hilary. Maybe I should try them one of these days.beste barkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15002530133068046229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35943180923789339342016-09-16T22:25:28.077+01:002016-09-16T22:25:28.077+01:00Mmmmmmm.... I'm hugging this post!!!!! Autumn....Mmmmmmm.... I'm hugging this post!!!!! Autumn. Autumn. Everywhere. Love this, Hilary. Love reading all the info you always provide. Love being educated! Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88665307035379684002016-09-16T21:10:42.616+01:002016-09-16T21:10:42.616+01:00Nothing better than the smell of clove - now I'...Nothing better than the smell of clove - now I've got Christmas on my brain. And I can't wait for the cooler weather to arrive as Autumn is far and away my favorite time of year.<br />Happy weekend! :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.com