Talking to my Grandma sometimes makes me want to wet my pants.
Our conversations go something like this…
[quote]Me: “Grandma, I’m calling for a recipe… I don’t have your Wassail recipe.”
Grandma: “Waffle???”
Me: “No, Wassail! Wassail!”
Grandma laughing: “I don’t make waffles.”
Me bent over from laughing back so hard and glad I have a strong bladder: “Grandma! Wassail! Wassail! Wasssssail!”
Grandma (not sure about her bladder at this point): “Oh, Wassail! I thought you said Waffles! Hold on – I’ll get it.”[/quote]
I love my Grandma – she makes me laugh so hard plus her wassail is AWESOME!
She has made it for me for many years. It is great for those cold winter days and nights.
This year I will try to make it in the crock pot! YUM!
[recipe id=””]Grandma’s Wassail
by: iLoveMy5Kids.com
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 7 whole cloves
Simmer the above ingredients for 15 minutes.
Then add:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 4 cups apple juice
- 4 cups water
Simmer all DAY! Oh – it makes a LOT! YUMMY![/recipe]
Blessings to you! You are loved!!!
Yum, sounds great.
I ahev never heard of or tried Wassail before and now I am so crious, I am going to hawe to try and make some! Thanks for the recipe! p.s. Your grandmother sounds lovely!
Awesome!! My kids always want Hot Chocolate but none of us really like it, it just feels like we should on chilly days. This I love!!
And do we have the same Grandma?
Sounds wonderful! I think I love your Grandma. 😉
Precious, precious story! Do you tie up the spices in cheesecloth or loose? Last year we attended a party where the hostess had her wassail in a crockpot and served it to us herself. We were all spitting out spices. LOL. Maybe if not tied up in something, then it should be strained??? LOL
btw, on Fridays, I host “Freezer Foods Fridays”, you might be interested in!
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Mmmm!
OMG DOES GRANDMA KNOW YOU’RE BLOGGING OUT FAMILY SECRETS?!!!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Me again. Just had to tell you: its 7:30 a.m. and I can’t get the song “Here We Go A Wassailing” out of my skull. Argh! 🙂
That sounds absolutely delicious. Your grandma sounds like a character! Love the back-story! We always make our Fall Cider in a crockpot. I’m going to have to try your grandma’s wassail for our holiday open house! Thank you!
Jenn @ rookno17.blogspot.com
That sounds delicious… I have never had waffles, er, wassail. 😛
I didn’t know what a wassail was, but it sounds yummy! And like something I’d like to try and make.
I have no idea what on earth Wassail is but it looks yummy and I can’t wait to try it.
Alex aka Ma Whats For Dinner
http://www.MaWhats4Dinner.com
Wassail sounds like an interesting blend of juices. It looks like something worth trying.
She is so going to spank you little girl! Wait till I tell your Grandma who is currently bowling…..
I love the story and the recipe! Grandmas are priceless, aren’t they?! Mine sure was! I always enjoy your blog…keep up the good work! 😉