Pretty, Spicy Ginger Bread Cookies

About three years ago, I was reading-up  on old recipes, when I found a traditional
French pate blend called Quatre Epices or four spice blend.

The ingredients stopped me cold in my tracks.

With its mix of snappy ginger, aromatic clove, cinnamon and warming  black pepper, the blend seemed to be a
French version of Garam Masala.

The next day I mixed up a batch and really liked the way the spices held together.  The boldness of the black pepper.
really came through but the clove and cinnamon made sure it wasn't too overwhelming.

While it may have been invented to mitigate the gameness of a goose liver. it really shines as a dessert spice.
Once you try it, I think you will agree it  is a perfect foil for big sweet flavors like molasses.
That's why we just love it in ginger bread  and cookie recipes.

This year take a walk on the wild side and try jazzing up that old recipe from Grandma with this blend. Your Christmas guests will be glad you did.


Ingredients: Clove*, Black Pepper, Cinnamon* and Ginger*  ( * organic ingredients)   Hand Made in the US
Packaged in a re-sealable vapor barrier pouch,  Net Weight  1.5 ounces, 42 grams