tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post6374357434386543908..comments2024-01-02T07:31:34.276+00:00Comments on Eclectic Home and Life: Winter Warmerseclectichomelifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11131534550143277161noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-54189313573354921922013-12-23T18:55:28.438+00:002013-12-23T18:55:28.438+00:00So glad! Pleased you enjoyed it too, might it bec...So glad! Pleased you enjoyed it too, might it become a tradition now?eclectichomelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131534550143277161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-50658617830374390782013-12-22T17:16:39.575+00:002013-12-22T17:16:39.575+00:00Thanks Selma - just had a couple of families over ...Thanks Selma - just had a couple of families over and I made proper Glogg for the first time! I left out the almonds because I'd forgotten to get them, but used brandy. Extremely nice!<br /><br />EllieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-74647101815027982982013-12-17T22:21:38.786+00:002013-12-17T22:21:38.786+00:00Glad you came round Ellie, and interesting that yo...Glad you came round Ellie, and interesting that you too find the British version too bitter! Thanks for popping over, hope to see you again soon xeclectichomelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131534550143277161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-25605621957294720102013-12-17T11:12:22.198+00:002013-12-17T11:12:22.198+00:00I remember a Norwegian post-grad student introduci...I remember a Norwegian post-grad student introducing me (and the rest of our boozy Archaeology department) to Glogg, made properly with almonds and raisins. I was really sceptical at first, being an avowed mulled wine drinker, but a couple of mugs later I was a convert! I still put a bit of brandy in my mulled wine - and no, I don't like it bitter either! :-)<br />EllieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-61692130545480020972013-12-12T08:25:50.362+00:002013-12-12T08:25:50.362+00:00Thought you might like them, very addicitve mamma ...Thought you might like them, very addicitve mamma ♥eclectichomelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131534550143277161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-72474717878747950692013-12-12T08:20:59.069+00:002013-12-12T08:20:59.069+00:00Love the mittens. Have printed out the pattern and...Love the mittens. Have printed out the pattern and will have a go at making some this eveningbestemorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020049655129297230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-30215756471862605252013-12-12T08:16:05.681+00:002013-12-12T08:16:05.681+00:00I am trying to photgraph it all together but it ju...I am trying to photgraph it all together but it just does not seem to work in the picture and looks 'naff'. will keep trying. Have a go at the mulled wine! As someone else asked me recently, you can buy a pretty good pre made version at that very big blue and yellow Swedish store, shhhhh! You just need to add your own alcohol. Although not as good as Norwegian tomte gløgg!eclectichomelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131534550143277161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-58063685270778039102013-12-12T08:13:48.923+00:002013-12-12T08:13:48.923+00:00Now you see, I have learnt something, thought it w...Now you see, I have learnt something, thought it was because I had grown up with Norwegian spiced drinks that I was the only one who found it too bitter!eclectichomelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131534550143277161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-62235202124224311912013-12-12T08:12:54.675+00:002013-12-12T08:12:54.675+00:00Hahaha Adele! But think the alcohol of Norway has...Hahaha Adele! But think the alcohol of Norway has slightly frazzeled your memory, you did indeed have Aquavit, but the bottles you describe are called Underberg! and yes! they do make your eyes pop! Hahahaha xeclectichomelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131534550143277161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-31529494895295142332013-12-12T07:47:56.842+00:002013-12-12T07:47:56.842+00:00Wow, I feel slightly drunk just reading the recipe...Wow, I feel slightly drunk just reading the recipe! Yum yum. <br />And the cutlery mittens are definitely a good idea - really fun and different. You're doing so many beautiful festive things for your house - you'll have to post pics of the overall finished effect at some point.TheTwistedYarn.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168982710565752918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-15629579581823213592013-12-12T07:06:21.310+00:002013-12-12T07:06:21.310+00:00I think lots of people find English mulled wine to...I think lots of people find English mulled wine too bitter. Reminds me of when I was chair of the PTA at St Johns and used to make "mulled wine" for the Nativity evening performances. Lots of people asked for the "recipe" and commented on how they didn't normally like mulled wine but...the secret? Very little wine, lots of orange juice and sugar, and plenty of spices! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490493923175517545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8348050486280502480.post-39009156085219664582013-12-12T01:08:19.309+00:002013-12-12T01:08:19.309+00:00Love this one :-) I'm sure the mittens will be...Love this one :-) I'm sure the mittens will be well worth it!!!!! And I remember aquavit! Came in little green bottles for after dinner and made your head spin and your eyes pop out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643197938699359719noreply@blogger.com