Dearest Aunt Heidi, I just had to say what an impact you have had on both myself and my family! Take this morning...we woke up, had jet fueled latte, I fed my fermentation starters, and then I sat down to listen to this as I worked on my first crochet project (your legwarmers) thanks to your crochet series!! I made your mixed spice blend a few days ago, and had to order more ceylon cinnamon (making sure I ordered through your affiliate link). Listening to you and Uncle Pat has been such a positive influence in my life, and I just wanted to say thank you again!

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Natasha! Funny thing is after I uploaded this video, I realized I had just done a new one on this last year! It was the Seasoned Salt recipe I needed to do a separate video of! O well, I always add different ideas and such in each video even if the topic is the same, haha :D

@1-800-jenny

Жыл бұрын

Crochet series I can't wait to check that out

I came from your older video as there were no measurements so thank you for redoing it

Love the idea of reusing the canning lids in my plastic cap lids. Oh the latte sounds wonderful

I would add this blend to my morning oatmeal together with flaxmeal and chia seeds.

I'm trying to avoid huge comments, so, I'm writing another. Cinnamon and clove (sticks and whole cloves) added to red wine and simmered with a little sweetener (if the wine is dry) are a staple in my native country during winter. Just simmer it all together, and enjoy. Also, a clear ummm..I guess it would be some kind of plum alcohol) with whole pepper corns - simmer, add some honey when it's cool enough not to kill the honey, and never worry about getting sick in winter. It's the season when people make homemade sausages, and prepare meats to store up, so they're outside in the snow, etc.

I just find I crave the warm spices in the winter....I do Chai.

I think I'll probably leave out the cayenne pepper altogether and add it to individual recipes instead. Do you remember the spiced drink mix from way many years ago that started with Tang powdered orange juice? Now I'm not necessarily suggesting using Tang, but your spice mix would be a wonderful addition to any hot fruit drink like spiced apple cider, or orange juice, and of course "Pumpkin Spice" Lattes!

I make tincture's with clove, I have one with tumeric, cinnamon and pepper, I have an elderberry, I like rose hip, I have a garlic tincture... To me that's an easy way to get these things into my body. Plus I will add things to my smoothie in the morning.

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yep, it is about what is easiest and best for each person. I do make a few medicinal extracts that are highly effective but for daily use I prefer teas. I do sometimes encapsulate things I do not care for the taste of to take when needed, it is easy to take but a pain to make all those capsules so not my favorite way! haha

Now that winter is coming up on us, I need to purchase items and get this made, my immune system is weak and could use the boost. Thanks for sharing this recipe dear friend, much blessings

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome and thank you too! :D

Great spice recipes , ill be using the reciept in my hot cross buns Thanks you

I'm a homemade hot chocoate drinker. I make my own each morning by heating some milk and adding cocoa and honey. When my body asks for a spicy hit, I add some cinnamon, or cayenne or whatever pops out of the spice cupboard at me. I'm going to try your blend sometime soon...I love that you make it in parts because when I try out new blends like this, I do it in teaspoons first, then if I like it, I'll make your size of batch. Thanks for sharing!

@RunninUpThatHillh

4 жыл бұрын

I do this too but for the water, I make a mushroom tea (chaga or reishi).

This video is 2years old 😱🎉✨ happy birthday video 🤣

Wow!!!! Great info.. blessings

I just tried a new tea last night, 3 cups of boiling water then turn down to a,simmer and add an inch of ginger, 1 tsp. whole cloves, dehydrated orange peels, and a cinnamon stick. steep 5-10 minutes...pour into cups, I added a bit of local honey as well. Really nice flavor 👍

Oh I love spices especially this time of the year when the weather is cold. I agree with you because they do keep us healthy...as always thanks for the information...blessings...MINDY

Thank you!

Was watching Dr Oz 3 years ago, a lady Dr on his show said she made a chai mix and put over the coffee grinds. I make this with 1 Tsp. ground Cinnamon, 1/2 ground cloves, 1/2 tsp ground Cardamom, 1/4 tsp ground Ginger. Makes a great chai blend and helps blood sugars for me. no sugar in coffee.

This blend would be tasty in warm apple cider too! I use turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger in warm unsweetened almond milk and sweeten with raw honey. Some people call it golden milk, I just call it yummy. The other spices would probably make it better, maybe not the citrus, but ya never know. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you, Heidi. I think I’m caught up on videos from the busy summer and Fall! 🤗. I love it when I get to start my day with your video - like sharing a cup of coffee with you sweet friend. Have a WONDERFU day! 😃

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Good morning Rhonda! Hope you have a wonderful day yourself dear lady!

You know I love my Jet Fuel Latte I have been drinking that every since you done that first video! I love all of these spices. I drink a lot of flavored coffees and teas all year. my cinnamon is Organic Saigon Cinnamon. I will look into getting the Ceylon. I have learned so much from you over the past two years!

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Saigon cinnamon is cassia cinnamon so if you like to use a lot like we do, it is a good idea to consider the ceylon. :)

I love these warming spices! I usually add Cardamon to the mix also. I use these spices in elderberry syrup or tea, in cocoa, in Tulsi, Hibiscus, and Berry teas as well as chai. I also use them in things made with fruits. Since fruits tend to be cooling, the warming spices balance it out. Enjoyed watching! Thanks!

This looks like a tasty and healthy blend. I will definitely be making a batch this week. Thank you for sharing :-)

I make one kind of like this with maca and cacao. Sometimes an electuary so it's easy to feed my kids. Thanks for the ratios! I needed those.😊

Great minds! I have made almost the same thing for years. I like that you added the a cayenne!!

What a wonderful idea to add to hot cocoa! I'll be trying that next❤️

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and the information about spices !! I just recently found an organic shop with Ceylon Cinnamon, I've really enjoyed cinnamon as long as I can remember but didn't know what i was missing until I opened the little jar , It instantly became my favorite spice !! I'm also a big fan of oatmeal, i really enjoyed oatmeal with Maple syrup and brown sugar but since I started adding Ceylon Cinnamon, cloves, ginger and orange peel I've enjoyed it much more. I also add the same spices to my tea !!

That was such a great tip with the canning lids! I never thought of that! I'll be sure to try this with hot chocolate. As to how I use some of these spices, anytime I make something with chocolate, I'm always sure to dash in some Ceylon cinnamon. Whenever I make my husband's smoothies I will dash some ginger in there too. Also, I have recently made some really yummy switchel with fresh squeezed orange juice, molasses, honey, acv, fresh grated ginger & turmeric, and a pinch of black pepper.

Hi! Glad to have come to this video (through a link from your most recent one) I have just prepared that spices mix and plan to use it with my tea at night. For this tea I love using finely chopped dh apples, dh cranberries and my lemon slices preserved in honey. Now, a pinch of this spices blend will be just delicious and very beneficial. Thanks so much for all your tips and advice. 😊

I have always used honey and lemon in my hot tea whenever I have a sore throat or a cold. I enjoyed your video. I did not know that there were different kinds of cinnamon. Thank you for teaching me something new. God Bless! Carmen

That is a fantastic video. It reminds me very much of a Chai spice. I love Chai tea with honey in the colder weather to avoid drinking coffee all day to stay warm. I cook a lot of Asian and Indian inspired foods so I use ground ginger and turmeric very frequently in cooking. I usually add nutmeg to my pasta dishes and soups, I learned that trick watching Pasta Grannies 😅. If I feel a little stuffy like sinus congestion I'll make a cayenne tea, with cayenne, cinnamon and honey and hot water. And in the colder months my boys and I enjoy Golden milk, turmeric, ginger, clove and cinnamon in warm milk with jaggery. I love a Mayan hot cocoa and make at least a couple batches of that one for me and some to give to friends. Basic hot cocoa mix with cayenne and cinnamon added to it. I didn't know about the cassia cinnamon. I did however, go ahead and order the Ceylon cinnamon just now, because we are BIG time cinnamon fans and consume it daily.

I just found your videos and am looking forward to watching more of them! I make chai with clove, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, coriander, turmeric and a little black pepper. Sometimes add cream and coconut sugar.

Sounds great Heidi. .blessings 😊💚

Bet it's good in hot cocoa

I clicked on the "show more" from the liver video you just put out. Honestly, you are such a blessing, Heidi!!! Thank you, doll!

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I just added some of this to my morning coffee today :)

@ladyela9283

Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead hahahaha...AWESOME!

If you are like us and are still experimenting with spices, don't be afraid to purchase some favorites then copy them. We can't wait to make our own.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

I make my own seasoned salt and have another special blend that I like for popcorn that has chili powder, cumin, and other spices. I have videos on these but I need to redo my seasoned salt recipe. :)

I always add cinnamon right with the coffee in the filter every morning. Going to try this and love your ideas.

Thankyou Heidi! Looking forward to making this.. and adding to my morning cup of Joe here on the Homestead... I will probably add a little bit of organic tumeric into your recipe for myself. Thanks again.. I love all these great ideas you share 😉

Thank you for your help today 🙏 what a lovely video ❤️

@lesroberts3226

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow rain thank you so much for your response, you truly are a kind soul 🙏❤️

I've also been using Chinese five spice on my meats lately.

Great video going to try this

In pumpkin puffing no dairy. Just nut milk spices & pudding. Yummy. With a nut meal cookie.

Thank you for linking. I see you have a how-to on learning to measure in your archives. 🌷

Ty

This looks so tasty! Thanks so much for sharing, I do something like this too. I get all my spices from Oregon Spice Company in bulk. God bless!

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Seems I remember hearing of that place, Oregon has a lot of great bulk herb places that carry high quality organic items. I need to check that place out!

@DebbiesHomeplace

4 жыл бұрын

​@@RainCountryHomestead My Sis in the Lord lives in Orting, Washington, she goes and buys bulk from Oregon Spice Company and told me about them years ago. Great stuff and reasonable prices. www.oregonspice.com/offerings I buy from here also sometimes: www.savoryspiceshop.com/

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Happy Friday Heidi!! What about the Saigon Cinnamon at Costco?…what’s the difference? Thanks Heidi🙏🏼💕

@RainCountryHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

That is still Cassia, you can use it but it is not Ceylon or True Cinnamon

I think those spices sound good in a small piece of homemade chocolate

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Funny you say that because I have thought the same so I did make up a batch of chocolate adding the spice blend into it. It was pretty good! :D

@brandyfillie8995

4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead hopefully you caught that one on video! 😁

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Do you have any tips for taking the capsules of cinnamon? How about the tumeric capsules?. Thanks for your authenticity!

@shelly8387

4 жыл бұрын

Lady of Lake Fork Ms. Heidi has some great videos on making supplement capsules. Check out her playlists. God bless

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Here is my video on making supplements but i do not recall if I talk about amounts taken. That is going to be according to individual needs: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZamTzNp8qs_Pe8Y.html

Thank you SO very much for this wonderful blend! If I may ask a question please, when you dry your organic orange peel, is there anything other you do than just laying peelings on dehydrating trays & dry? I always thought the white pith is supposed to be bitter & I have (apparently) wasted hours grating the oranges & drying only that.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Nope, I just leave the white on there, as long as you do not get too crazy when adding it into teas and such, it is quite good and not bitter. I even use the granulated orange peel (after I process the fully dried peels in the blender) in my homemade chocolate and it is really good.

@lisaturner6297

4 жыл бұрын

Rain Country thank you very very much! You’ve just saved me hours of grating & bloody knuckles 😬

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

@@lisaturner6297 Haha! Glad to be of help! :D

I want to add mixed spice to biscuits

Heidi, your coffee maker didn't make an appearance in this video, so I'm going to go back & search your files in hopes of seeing that you've cautioned folks about using coffee makers with plastic parts (and hopefully FOR using organic coffee). Your blend looks beautiful!

@RainCountryHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

I have not used a coffee maker in quite a few years. The one you may have seen in some older videos was not even being used back then and has long since been tossed. We only use a stainless steel percolator and this time of year it is made on our wood stove

@SherryEllesson

3 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Excellent. Thanks for saving me some research hours, answering so quickly. Stay well and safe!

Ceylon cinnamon is not shipped To the UK. I just checked.

I make Chai honey with several of the same ingredients and add it to Oatmilk and water. Better and healthier than Starbucks :).

I use sigon

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

If you are talking about Saigon Cinnamon, it is Cassia. Please see this video on Cassia vs Ceylon Cinnamon: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d52cu6-OZ8rFYco.html

Any good hot chocolate recipes. I would love to try this in hot chocolate.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

I do not have specific recipes for hot chocolate, it would depend on how chocolately one would want it or if you want it sweet. I usually drink all my teas and coffees without sweetness and when I do add cocoa powder to them on occasion, I still do not add honey. I would guess most people would prefer to add some sort of sweetener to it.

Hi Heidi, My son is having Thyroid issues and he still on the diagnosis test to find out what dosage he is ok with to balance the Thyroid. He is gaining weight little by little. Also at first he was getting sizers and that's when the doctors found out it is the because the malfunction of the Thyroid and then they prescribed the sizer meds and Thyroid meds. Can I use this mix blend to get him healed ?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

While I am sure it will help, I cannot make any guarantees at what will work best for each person. I can share with you our own personal testimony and what we did to heal ours: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqOembWhZNm0d7w.html

Heidi, do you know anything about Vietnamese cinnamon? I now do use Ceylon cinnamon as well. Heidi can you use the mix spice blend in black tea's or green tea's?

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

I have not looked in the Vietnamese cinnamon so do not know anything about it, or at least I don't remember if I have. Yes, you can add it to any drink you think it sounds good in :)

@RunninUpThatHillh

4 жыл бұрын

You could make an electuary (just mixed into honey) and then add to teas as you might honey.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Wendy, I did look up Vietnamese/Saigon Cinnamon, it is from the Cassia variety.

@WendyK656

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Heidi, so use gingerly like the other cassia varieties.

Wonder how this would be in baking too. Maybe oatmeal cookies or even brownies?

@RainCountryHomestead

Ай бұрын

I am sure you can try it

@gayleasche9547

Ай бұрын

I may have too!

I just got the supplies to make the slice blend. I guess my question is…do you drink the spices or put them into a teabag in your cup? Just curious preferences. Thank you for the idea. I’m making a batch for my cousin as well. Actually, I’ve got my son’s first baby shower coming up and may give this away as the favor.

@RainCountryHomestead

Ай бұрын

I just put it directly in my coffee or tea, usually a big pinch of it

@SleepyHead76

Ай бұрын

@@RainCountryHomesteadthank you! I’m making it today. My son just asked me to make elderberry syrup for his cough he can’t get rid of. I love how herbs are becoming more important to our family.

I was wondering how much turmeric you would use if you added it to the spice mix.

@RainCountryHomestead

7 ай бұрын

I am not a huge fan of the color it turns everything so if I were to add it, I would keep it to the minimum.

I bought everything but the maca powder. The company I bought from had gelatinized maca powder. Is there a difference?

@RainCountryHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly, the gelatinized is better for some people. I have never tried it myself

Is this blend for drinks? Would you add it to any foods

@RainCountryHomestead

9 ай бұрын

I use it in drinks but you can use it however you want

British people pronounce Ceylon as to rhyme with 'begone' or 'upon'. Whereas you pronounce Ceylon as say-lon. I find the differences in US/UK pronunciations most fascinating. Xxx

How about Saigon cinnamon?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

That would be cassia cinnamon though as I said, they are all good, you just have to be careful about the amount when consuming cassia. I do prefer the taste of ceylon (true cinnamon)

Hi Heidi. I bought Ceylon Cinnamon, but it does not have the real cinnamon taste or smell. How do I know it's real?

@RainCountryHomestead

Ай бұрын

Ceylon and cassia cinnamon taste different. I find Ceylon, which is true cinnamon, has a stronger and better flavor than Cassia, but if you have never had Ceylon, you may think it is not cinnamon.

Do you know about Saigon cinnamon? They have that at Costco. Great video.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Saigon, or Vietnamese Cinnamon is a Cassia variety rather than Ceylon

@catt8247

4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead thanks ,I love cinnamon. I'm gonna just get everything on line to be sure. I had this before I heard about it.

Isn't mixed and blend redundant? Spice blend would be enough.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 ай бұрын

Yes, it may be but it does not retract from the fact that you are still learning something at no cost to you. Sometimes redundancy helps clarify things for others. No big deal.

You probably know this, but cassia and Ceylon cinnamon are actually two different species of plant and cassia can actually be harmful to one's health.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure I mentioned that here but it has been almost a month since I edited and uploaded this video so I do not remember all I said, guess I had better listen to it! haha! Anyway, while cassia can be harmful, that is only when taken in large amounts, small amounts can have their own benefits that vary some from ceylon. BUT, since I like to use a lot of cinnamon, I stick to the true cinnamon (Ceylon).

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

So just listened and I do talk about all that starting at timestamp 2:15

@alaskahomesteading6568

4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead I know you went into detail about cassia not being as good and that you put it in your garden, which is a great idea! I didn't hear that you mentioned it being a different species. What was most concerning to me was that it actually can be toxic, which I wasn't aware of until I looked it up after you mentioned it.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

@@alaskahomesteading6568 I guess I thought that was covered when I said they were not the same thing. Yes, it can be toxic in HIGH quantities but so can raw horseradish even though it is packed with many health benefiting properties. In fact many healthy things can be toxic in high quantities, including raw kale, so it is a matter of balance. I consumed cassia cinnamon for many years before switching to ceylon in what some may consider "high" quantities because I tend to use more than most but it was still not high enough to be in the danger zone and my kidneys are still in great shape, as are Patrick's and he also loves a lot of cinnamon :)

@alaskahomesteading6568

4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead I didn't know that about horseradish and kale??. I'll have to look that up too! :) I don't buy inexpensive cinnamon and don't use it daily, although after watching your videos I guess I should.

I made this. Way too hot. Added honey. Still too hot. Any suggestions?

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Next time leave out the cayenne then consider blending the cayenne free with the one you made to make it less hot.

@grsartofworship4352

4 жыл бұрын

Rain Country no kidding. Lol. Maybe I’ll add the rest of the ingredients to it like doubling the recipe and just leave out the cayenne. I love cayenne in my hot chocolate , but just a sprinkle. Oh well. Live and learn. Right?

Thank you!

I make one kind of like this with maca and cacao. Sometimes an electuary so it's easy to feed my kids. Thanks for the ratios! I needed those.😊

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like that is similar to the Jet Fueled Latte blend I mention in the video and link to in the description box