Spiced Milk with Honey

Leda Merideth

1 quart milk

1 tablespoon honey

4 cardamom pods

4 whole cloves

1 cinnamon stick

4 whole allspice or spice bush berries

1/4 teaspoon shavings of fresh nutmeg

1 bay leaf

Tie up all the spices in a cheesecloth square, or strain out before

serving. Combine spices, milk and honey in a saucepan. Heat gently

for 20 minutes (do not boil). Serve hot.