Christmas wassel recipe for work

Brother Campbell,

Yea, I know, I know. and certain recipies can't be made without a type of alcohol.

Even after the city made that decree...no alcohol on city property. I would still put some Marcella Wine in a large spice jar to make the popular chicken dish. Of curse Seltzer water is a poor replacement to beer in making crunchy brading for fired chicken, onion rings, or fish. (onion ring batter requires beer...period)

My guys (and other gals) deserve the best.

Wassel and king cake are actually part of 12th night celebrations. The first night is Christmas eve. Up to the mid 19th century, most European and namely English speaking Christians did not celebrate Christmas per sec. They celebrated the 12 days of Christmas with 12th night being the big one.

I think I got a recipe. I'll post it if it works.....Now for the king cake.

If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarnatee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors --Carl Schurz

Darylee, 3°; (I am a women in Ohio, USA) Columbus,OH ; (Renaissance Lodge #5, Orient of Detroit)

My posts are my personal opinions. The Opinions expressed herein don't represent the opinions of my Lodge, Grandlodge or any other Masonic jurisdiction. American Co-Masonry; The American Federation of Human Rights: http://www.co-masonry.org/

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Fire Mist	Posted 08/12/2008 14:56:18
Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 02/02/2012 14:55:50 Posts: 523, Visits: 738 773	Sorry for the totally off topic, but I seem to have lost my Wassel recipe. I used an orage with cloves punched in. Then other spices in a sack. For the liquid, I remember using Apple juice, and I think cranberry juice...or was it cherry? It has been aboout 10 years and I have no idea as to where my recipe has got to. I need it non alcoholic as it is a special request from one of my fellow firefighters I work with...on city property. Happy holidays all. If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarnatee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors --Carl Schurz Darylee, 3°; (I am a women in Ohio, USA) Columbus,OH ; (Renaissance Lodge #5, Orient of Detroit) My posts are my personal opinions. The Opinions expressed herein don't represent the opinions of my Lodge, Grandlodge or any other Masonic jurisdiction. American Co-Masonry; The American Federation of Human Rights: http://www.co-masonry.org/
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Alan Campbell	Posted 11/12/2008 00:48:30
Past Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 04/02/2012 12:02:46 Posts: 1,247, Visits: 2,228 1,391	Sorry brother never even heard of it, but as an aside whats the point in drinking it if it's non alcoholic:w00t:
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Fire Mist	Posted 11/12/2008 00:57:37
Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 02/02/2012 14:55:50 Posts: 523, Visits: 738 773	Brother Campbell, Yea, I know, I know. and certain recipies can't be made without a type of alcohol. Even after the city made that decree...no alcohol on city property. I would still put some Marcella Wine in a large spice jar to make the popular chicken dish. Of curse Seltzer water is a poor replacement to beer in making crunchy brading for fired chicken, onion rings, or fish. (onion ring batter requires beer...period) My guys (and other gals) deserve the best. Wassel and king cake are actually part of 12th night celebrations. The first night is Christmas eve. Up to the mid 19th century, most European and namely English speaking Christians did not celebrate Christmas per sec. They celebrated the 12 days of Christmas with 12th night being the big one. I think I got a recipe. I'll post it if it works.....Now for the king cake. If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarnatee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors --Carl Schurz Darylee, 3°; (I am a women in Ohio, USA) Columbus,OH ; (Renaissance Lodge #5, Orient of Detroit) My posts are my personal opinions. The Opinions expressed herein don't represent the opinions of my Lodge, Grandlodge or any other Masonic jurisdiction. American Co-Masonry; The American Federation of Human Rights: http://www.co-masonry.org/
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*Tom Cherup*	Posted 11/12/2008 01:32:39
Forum Moderator Group: Moderator Last Active: 11 hours ago Posts: 1,483, Visits: 4,737 1,828	I think I may have found it. Wassail 1 large orange Whole cloves 12 cups (3 quarts) apple cider 4 cups (1 quart) apricot nectar 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 6 cinnamon sticks Insert cloves into the orange about 1/2" apart. Bake the orange in a 350° oven. After about 30 minutes, remove the orange and puncture it in several places with a fork or an ice pick. Place the orange and the remaining ingredients in a large pot and cover it. Bring it to a boil and simmer over low heat for another 30 minutes. Transfer to a heat-proof punch bowl or crockpot. Float the orange and cinnamon sticks. Serve in heat-proof punch cups. Makes 32 servings. From: http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/wassailrecipe.html Personally I like the one with some KicK in it, so agree with Alan. How about a fifth of Jack Danials. :D Tom Cherup 32° Olive Branch Lodge #542 Dearborn, Michigan Scottish Rite - Valley of Detroit Detroit Masonic Temple - It''s bigger than yours!
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Mark Adams	Posted 11/12/2008 08:12:04
Journeyman Group: Forum Member Last Active: 07/06/2010 10:07:01 Posts: 107, Visits: 320 152	That should liven it up somewhat, Tom. Does anyone still drink 'egg-nog' at this time of the year? Regards Mark
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lauderdale	Posted 11/12/2008 11:10:04
Excellent Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 10/07/2011 06:43:06 Posts: 2,136, Visits: 4,278 2,476	I would have thought that the boiling of the liquid would drive off the alcohol as it boils at a lower temperature than water, hence the workings of a still. I haven't heard of egg nog for years! I will have to find a recipe.
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*Tom Cherup*	Posted 11/12/2008 15:02:05
Forum Moderator Group: Moderator Last Active: 11 hours ago Posts: 1,483, Visits: 4,737 1,828	Mark Adams (11/12/2008) That should liven it up somewhat, Tom. Does anyone still drink 'egg-nog' at this time of the year? Regards Mark I found an 'egg-nog' from Play Boy that will knock you on your A*s too. :D:P Tom Cherup 32° Olive Branch Lodge #542 Dearborn, Michigan Scottish Rite - Valley of Detroit Detroit Masonic Temple - It''s bigger than yours!
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Mark Adams	Posted 11/12/2008 15:30:33
Journeyman Group: Forum Member Last Active: 07/06/2010 10:07:01 Posts: 107, Visits: 320 152	Tom Cherup (11/12/2008) Mark Adams (11/12/2008) That should liven it up somewhat, Tom. Does anyone still drink 'egg-nog' at this time of the year? Regards Mark I found an 'egg-nog' from Play Boy that will knock you on your As too. :D:P A very kind offer, Tom, but I'm not sure I want anything from Play Boy knocking me on my are. :D Any way, I only read Play Boy for the articles on motoring, you know...:rolleyes:
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Fire Mist	Posted 11/12/2008 17:23:11
Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 02/02/2012 14:55:50 Posts: 523, Visits: 738 773	Yes That is close. cranberry juice for the nectar and add allspice and apples. (apples go in with the oragne) I'm trying to find ath equantity of the allspice (and i thought I remembered nutmet in there. (or mace?) I'm still working on it...then will test....:hehe: If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarnatee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors --Carl Schurz Darylee, 3°; (I am a women in Ohio, USA) Columbus,OH ; (Renaissance Lodge #5, Orient of Detroit) My posts are my personal opinions. The Opinions expressed herein don't represent the opinions of my Lodge, Grandlodge or any other Masonic jurisdiction. American Co-Masonry; The American Federation of Human Rights: http://www.co-masonry.org/
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Roy V	Posted 12/12/2008 00:39:57
Past Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: Yesterday @ 13:42:01 Posts: 773, Visits: 1,439 993	I'm just waiting for Cora to say "Eveninks and morninks ..." PM 5770 Middlesex
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