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raffaellasworld ([personal profile] raffaellasworld) wrote2009-12-10 09:12 pm
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First test batch of spice mixes done

I started with a clean spice grinder, then measured things out by weight, ground up each spice, then mixed. I've put them into what glass bottles I have for them, but I need to get at least a case for the additional spice mixes that wouldn't fit. I also need to figure out a viable method for labeling. I'm thinking clear lables with some form of calligraphy.
Here is what they look like:
LXXIII. Specie fine a tute cosse / LXXIII Fine spices for all dishes (things)
1 oz. pepper, 1 oz. cinnamon, 1 oz. ginger, 1/8 oz. cloves, and 1/4 oz. saffron



LXXIV. Specie dolce per assay cosse bone e fine / LXXIV Sweet spices, enough for many good and fine things
1/4 oz. cloves,1 oz. "good" ginger, 1 oz. "soft or sweet"cinnamon, 1 oz. Indian bay leaves


LXXV. Specie negre e forte per assay savore/ LXXV Black and strong spices for many sauces
1/8 oz. cloves, 2 oz. pepper, 2 oz. long pepper, 2 oz. nutmeg


Here are all three together in the order listed above. My only concern with giving them as a set of three is that the fine and sweet spice mixes look almost identical, even though the first one has a decent amount of saffron, and the second has bay leaf.

[identity profile] fittzwm.livejournal.com 2009-12-11 07:28 am (UTC)(link)
Those are very nice. What about a hang-tag that secures around the neck of the bottle? Now about the booklet, it would be easier to show you than to attempt to get instructions & diagrams into a .pdf. Are you free at sll this weekend?

[identity profile] ayeshadream.livejournal.com 2009-12-11 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
OOoh, I'll have to see if I can find any hang tags at an office supply place tonight when I run to get more bottles.

The magic munchkin has 3 performances this weekend, but I should have at least some time on Sunday. Would that work for you?

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :)

[identity profile] fittzwm.livejournal.com 2009-12-11 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
my Sunday is pretty open. Give me a call.

[identity profile] ayeshadream.livejournal.com 2009-12-11 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Definately! I think I've lost my phone but I believe I can look you up on the baronial website and call you from the boi's. :)

[identity profile] vitriolpoisoned.livejournal.com 2009-12-11 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
This project is so fabulous, I *LOVE* it! How sturdy does your labeling method need to be?

[identity profile] ayeshadream.livejournal.com 2009-12-11 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
They're destined to be largess gifts, so just something that will travel reasonably well.

I'm also thinking about getting or making little bags for the booklets and bottles to go in so they are all together. That would also help cut down on travel wear and tear. :)

suggestions for travel

[identity profile] drgndncr1.livejournal.com 2009-12-11 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Michaels crafts has small boxes that could be painted/decorated that would fit a few of those bottles keeping them safe from breakage during travel..just so you know.

Re: suggestions for travel

[identity profile] ayeshadream.livejournal.com 2009-12-15 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
Oooh, thank you I'll have to check that out. I got one box for mailing a set at artco, but that was definately holiday themed.

I've also friended you, if that's okay. Let me know if it squicks you. :)

[identity profile] tudorpot.livejournal.com 2010-07-08 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
Did you post a link to where you purchased the bottles? I'd love to know.