Hildegard's Christmas Cookies 2014 (original incense blend)
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Hildegard's Christmas Cookies
From the archive: 2014 edition
Ethereal Aromas Incense Co. original blend
You will receive approximately 15 grams of resin-based incense housed in an aluminum jar.
NOTE: This incense blend is intended to be used as an aromatic incense only! The description is for entertainment purposes only.
*** Blend description ***
Original packaging text: As I entered the cottage, I was presented with the aroma of warm cookies freshly baked in the oven. The scent of sweet spices made an incense all of their own. After devouring the first cookie, I began for forget the harsh cold winter outside. The second brought a tingle to my tongue upon which lay the threshold of delight. The third brought with it the joyous spirits of the hearth who warmed my blood and danced amongst my bed while I lay enraptured in a blissful sleep.
Notes: Hildegard's Christmas Cookies was inspired by the ancient cookie recipe known as "Cookies for Preventing Sadness" by the German abbess Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179). I first came across the cookie recipe in "Pagan Christmas: The Plants, Spirits, and Rituals at the Origins of Yuletide" by Christian Rätsch & Claudia Müller-Ebeling. After a few seasons of delightful Yuletide cookies, I decided to make an incense inspired by the recipe. The first edition made for a delightfully spiced frankincense incense. But once opoponax was added to the mix, a deeper scent of baked goods appeared with a rich, warm under body. The spices, especially nutmeg, are well known for their blood warming and mood enhancing effects. What better way to bring a smile to a cold winter sole than an incense of frankincense and cookie spices? Contents include: Ethiopian frankincense, Sri Lankan, cinnamon, orange, opoponax, nutmeg, almond, clove and others.
An excellent choice if you love traditional frankincense-base blends and spices. This edition various from the 2013 in that I used mainly essential oils for the spices. The incense is in the form of small loose pieces of resin. This incense burns is mostly the same manner as regular frankincense resin when placed on charcoal and performs beautifully on an electric incense heater.
All recipes are custom creations found no where else!
** WARNINGS ***
Always maintain good ventilation when producing smoke of any kind in doors. Always be cautious when using hot charcoal and keep out of the reach of children & pets!! Incense is not edible. This incense blend is intended to be used as an aromatic incense only. None of our products are intended as food and should not be ingested in any way.
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$3 flat rate shipping is available for all US orders. Order $25 or more for free standard shipping, and $50 or more for free Priority Mail shipping. Other shipping upgrades available in the cart. If you are in the St. Louis, Missouri area, you may also qualify for free porch delivery.
Most orders are dropped off at the Post Office within 1-2 business days, and ship from the St. Louis, Missouri area. See international shipping FAQs and more on our shipping page. Other questions? Feel free to contact us!
*** About The Inky Octopus ***
The Inky Octopus is owned and operated in St. Louis, Missouri by Melissa & Matthew Gindling. All artwork & images © 2020 by Melissa Rohr Gindling. All rights reserved. Learn more!
From the archive: 2014 edition
Ethereal Aromas Incense Co. original blend
You will receive approximately 15 grams of resin-based incense housed in an aluminum jar.
NOTE: This incense blend is intended to be used as an aromatic incense only! The description is for entertainment purposes only.
*** Blend description ***
Original packaging text: As I entered the cottage, I was presented with the aroma of warm cookies freshly baked in the oven. The scent of sweet spices made an incense all of their own. After devouring the first cookie, I began for forget the harsh cold winter outside. The second brought a tingle to my tongue upon which lay the threshold of delight. The third brought with it the joyous spirits of the hearth who warmed my blood and danced amongst my bed while I lay enraptured in a blissful sleep.
Notes: Hildegard's Christmas Cookies was inspired by the ancient cookie recipe known as "Cookies for Preventing Sadness" by the German abbess Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179). I first came across the cookie recipe in "Pagan Christmas: The Plants, Spirits, and Rituals at the Origins of Yuletide" by Christian Rätsch & Claudia Müller-Ebeling. After a few seasons of delightful Yuletide cookies, I decided to make an incense inspired by the recipe. The first edition made for a delightfully spiced frankincense incense. But once opoponax was added to the mix, a deeper scent of baked goods appeared with a rich, warm under body. The spices, especially nutmeg, are well known for their blood warming and mood enhancing effects. What better way to bring a smile to a cold winter sole than an incense of frankincense and cookie spices? Contents include: Ethiopian frankincense, Sri Lankan, cinnamon, orange, opoponax, nutmeg, almond, clove and others.
An excellent choice if you love traditional frankincense-base blends and spices. This edition various from the 2013 in that I used mainly essential oils for the spices. The incense is in the form of small loose pieces of resin. This incense burns is mostly the same manner as regular frankincense resin when placed on charcoal and performs beautifully on an electric incense heater.
All recipes are custom creations found no where else!
** WARNINGS ***
Always maintain good ventilation when producing smoke of any kind in doors. Always be cautious when using hot charcoal and keep out of the reach of children & pets!! Incense is not edible. This incense blend is intended to be used as an aromatic incense only. None of our products are intended as food and should not be ingested in any way.
*** Shipping FAQ’s ***
$3 flat rate shipping is available for all US orders. Order $25 or more for free standard shipping, and $50 or more for free Priority Mail shipping. Other shipping upgrades available in the cart. If you are in the St. Louis, Missouri area, you may also qualify for free porch delivery.
Most orders are dropped off at the Post Office within 1-2 business days, and ship from the St. Louis, Missouri area. See international shipping FAQs and more on our shipping page. Other questions? Feel free to contact us!
*** About The Inky Octopus ***
The Inky Octopus is owned and operated in St. Louis, Missouri by Melissa & Matthew Gindling. All artwork & images © 2020 by Melissa Rohr Gindling. All rights reserved. Learn more!
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*** Using Natural Incense ***
CHARCOAL: Use a heat resistant dish such as one made from metal or ceramic, preferably 5 inches or larger in diameter and at least 2 incense deep. Fill about 1 inch from bottom of dish with sand or ash. Light a combustible hookah-style charcoal. Always use tongs or pliers to hold the coal when lighting. It is best to light the coal outside or hold under a stove-top vent. Once hot, place charcoal in prepared dish. Start by placing a small amount of incense upon the hot coal at first. We recommend no more than half a pea size at a time from indoor use. Larger amounts of resin often produce an unexpected amount of smoke, perfect for use outdoors or in large halls. RECOMMENDED QUANTITY: For small rooms use 1/4 to 1/2 incense ball to start with. Medium to large rooms use 1/2 to 1 full incense ball. Refresh as needed.
NOTE: By placing a cupped piece of foil on top of the hot charcoal, you can maintain better control over the incense. Place the incense within the foil. You can then remove the foil with tongs or pliers once the desired saturation of aroma is achieved or once the incense begins to give off the characteristic burnt smell at the end.
ELECTRIC HEATING: Some resin produces an excellent clear aroma with very little smoke when heated on a hot plate or electric incense burner. It helps to crush the resin into small pieces or powder when using this method. RECOMMENDED QUANTITY: For small rooms use 1 incense ball to start with with thermostat control set about middle way. Medium rooms 1 to 2 incense balls with the thermostat control set to medium or high. The electric warmer is not intended for extremely large spaces, but it does work with larger amounts of incense with the thermostat control set to its highest setting. Allow for 15 minutes or more for the aroma to saturate smaller spaces if used at a low setting.
NOTE: What we like most about using The Golden Lotus electric heater is that it heats the incense to where it evaporates the essential oils. This method produces very little if any smoke and lends itself to a much cleaner and complex aroma and well as being useful in therapeutic applications.
Other traditional methods such as the Japanese Makko burning method use combustible wood powder in place of hot charcoal. Other options include heating upon a hot plate or stove top skillet on warm.
CHARCOAL: Use a heat resistant dish such as one made from metal or ceramic, preferably 5 inches or larger in diameter and at least 2 incense deep. Fill about 1 inch from bottom of dish with sand or ash. Light a combustible hookah-style charcoal. Always use tongs or pliers to hold the coal when lighting. It is best to light the coal outside or hold under a stove-top vent. Once hot, place charcoal in prepared dish. Start by placing a small amount of incense upon the hot coal at first. We recommend no more than half a pea size at a time from indoor use. Larger amounts of resin often produce an unexpected amount of smoke, perfect for use outdoors or in large halls. RECOMMENDED QUANTITY: For small rooms use 1/4 to 1/2 incense ball to start with. Medium to large rooms use 1/2 to 1 full incense ball. Refresh as needed.
NOTE: By placing a cupped piece of foil on top of the hot charcoal, you can maintain better control over the incense. Place the incense within the foil. You can then remove the foil with tongs or pliers once the desired saturation of aroma is achieved or once the incense begins to give off the characteristic burnt smell at the end.
ELECTRIC HEATING: Some resin produces an excellent clear aroma with very little smoke when heated on a hot plate or electric incense burner. It helps to crush the resin into small pieces or powder when using this method. RECOMMENDED QUANTITY: For small rooms use 1 incense ball to start with with thermostat control set about middle way. Medium rooms 1 to 2 incense balls with the thermostat control set to medium or high. The electric warmer is not intended for extremely large spaces, but it does work with larger amounts of incense with the thermostat control set to its highest setting. Allow for 15 minutes or more for the aroma to saturate smaller spaces if used at a low setting.
NOTE: What we like most about using The Golden Lotus electric heater is that it heats the incense to where it evaporates the essential oils. This method produces very little if any smoke and lends itself to a much cleaner and complex aroma and well as being useful in therapeutic applications.
Other traditional methods such as the Japanese Makko burning method use combustible wood powder in place of hot charcoal. Other options include heating upon a hot plate or stove top skillet on warm.
