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Whispering Wreath
This warm mixture is a distinctive twist on the classic hot buttered rum.

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus 10 for garnish
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
4 cups water
10 dashes bitters
12 ounces dark rum, (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons butter

Preparation:
Using a muddler or large wooden spoon, mash sugar and herbs together in a large saucepan until the herbs are bruised and fragrant.

Add water and bitters; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in rum and cook for 1 minute. Add butter and cook, stirring, until it melts.
Strain the mixture into a pitcher. Let stand for about 10 minutes to mellow the flavors. Serve in cordial glasses or other small heat-safe glasses, garnishing each drink with a mint leaf.


Vegetarian Pasta Primavera

1 cup broccoli pieces
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 T. Butter
7- or 8-oz. Pkg. Fettuccini, cooked and drained
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp. Oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. Basil leaves

Saute broccoli and mushrooms in butter. Toss with fettuccini and remaining ingredients; heat thoroughly. Sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired. Serves 6.