Hot and Spicy… Cider

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Although things are getting less defined all the time due to “scientific advancements,” every season definitely has its culinary pleasures. My two fall favorites are hot apple cider and pomegranates.  We’re just at the beginning of pomegranate season (bought my first one this weekend!), but at least up here in the increasingly cold and chilly northeastern US, I’ve been happily mulling some hot apple cider for weeks.  I’m a “free-hander”… I measure out the cider by filling up the cup I’m going to drink it in, but then I just pour in the mulling spice until I think there’s enough (which means I’m probably using way too much lol).  Bring to a simmer, pour through a strainer, maybe add a cinnamon stick, and you’re done.  There really is nothing quite like it… hot, spicy, sweet, and tart all at the same time.  Refreshing and warming, soothing and just absolutely delicious.  It’s the very essence of fall, in a cup.  And like fall, it’s really only for a short time, before it’s replaced by the next batch of seasonal goodies… Until then, though, I’ll need to make sure I’m stocked up on those mulling spices so that I can stay warm and satisfied… Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Xxxtasi & Beauty Kartel – Tayona.   A perfect fall outfit, with a beautiful knit sweater (plunging neckline, of course) & a VERY short little skirt. Includes a texture HUD with 6 color options for the top & 6 for the skirt. Sized for Hourglass, Freya, Isis, Legacy, & Maitreya.  At the Designer Circle 22/19, open Nov 3rd – 16th.  Demo available.
  • Thigh High Socks:  MOoH! – Thigh High Socks for Slink Feet Mist.  SPECIAL DISCOUNT ITEM, these soft & snuggly thigh high socks are available at the main store in 10 colors for a 50% discount, making them just 99L. They are rigged for 7 different bodies + fitmesh in case your particular body isn’t included*, can be worn as full socks or as warmers without the feet, include sizes for high/medium/flat feet, & include a HUD so you can wear them in 10 toasty colors. Perfect to keep your legs warm with those real short skirts! (NOTE: The Slink size included is Physique; since I’m wearing the Hourglass body, I wore the L fitmesh size which didn’t fit “skintight” but worked really well & IMHO looked great… If it didn’t, I wouldn’t have worn them!!!)
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, now with BOM)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Flora (Freckled version)
  • Hair:  Doux – Air
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; EyeShadow HD9; Jessy Lips
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Dream Feathers Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  Bishes Inc – Zipped Boots