Jamie’s Rusty Nail & OK’s First Giveaway!
A sudden roar from the roof above startled me out of my thoughts.
I walked out into the dooryard and looked up, shading my eyes against the morning sun. Jamie was sitting astride the rooftree, rocking to and fro over one hand, which he held curled into his belly.
“What’s going on up there?” I called.
“I’ve got a splinter,” came the terse answer,obviously spoken through clenched teeth.
I wanted to laugh, if only as small escape from tension, but didn’t.
“Well, come down, then. I’ll pull it out.”
“I’m no finished!”
“I don’t care!” I said, suddenly impatient with him. “Come down this minute. I want to talk to you.”
A bag of nails hit the grass with a sudden clank, followed instantly by the hammer.
First things first, then.
Diana Gabaldon, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, Chapter 30 – The Captive
Technically, I supposed, it was a splinter. It was a two-inch sliver of cedar wood, and he’d driven it completely under the nail of his middle finger, nearly to the first joint.
“Jesus H. Roosevelt Christ!”
“Aye,” he agreed, looking a little pale. “Ye might say that.”
The protruding stub was too short to grip with my fingers. I hauled him into the surgery and jerked the sliver out with forceps, before one could say Jack Robinson. Jamie was saying a good deal more than Jack Robinson — mostly in French, which is an excellent language for swearing.
“You’re going to lose that nail,” I observed submerging the offended digit in a small bowl of alcohol and water. Blood bloomed from it like ink from a squid.
“To hell wi’ the nail,” he said, gritting his teeth. “Cut the whole bloody finger off and ha’ done with it! Merde d’chevre!”
Diana Gabaldon, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, Chapter 30 – The Captive
I don’t know about you, but I don’t have a sliver (nor Lionel Brown awaiting interrogation nearby), and I need a drink.
Rusty Nail, anyone? I have no doubt wee James and his middle finger would be grateful for a dram…
Jamie’s Rusty Nail
Traditionally made with blended whisky, I used what we had on hand: The Dalmore 12 YO single malt. The Drambuie adds a spiced sweetness that should flavour the whisky without overpowering it.
- 1.5 oz Scotch Whisky
- .5 oz Drambuie (or more to taste)
- crushed ice
Pour the whisky and Drambuie into a glass filled with lots of ice. Stir and serve with a twist of lemon, if desired.
Sláinte!
I hope you’re all still here…I figured that lovely looking soap would keep you scrolling!
Welcome to OK’s first ever giveaway! I am thrilled to partner with Tara of On a Branch Soaps, who has recently created two Outlander themed soaps:
Jamie’s Soap – Jamie’s Oatmeal soap is an elegant yet earthy soap, like its namesake. Made with a local Ontario beer and colloidal oatmeal. A blend of patchouli, rosemary and orange essential oils provides a light, refreshing unisex scent, perfect for both men and women.
Claire’s Soap – This rustic soap is made with olive oil that has been infused with comfrey, a plant that Claire found very useful. Rhassoul clay represents the earth from which she gathered her plants. A good dash of honey since Claire herself understood the healing power of honey. Scented with a fresh belnd of rosemary, cedarwood and lemongrass essential oils.
Don’t they look and sound fantastic? Wouldn’t you love a bar of each? Well, today’s your lucky day!
This giveaway is for 1 bar of Jamie’s Soap and 1 bar of Claire’s Soap and is open to all Outlander Kitchen blog subscribers worldwide. Please note, that Tara does not usually ship internationally, due to postal costs. If you live outside of North America, this may be your only chance to get your hands on some of these glorious handmade suds!
To enter:
- Subscribe to Outlander Kitchen – Choose “Subscribe to RSS – Posts” or “Subscribe by Email” located near the top right of this page…just underneath the picture of DG’s books and the wooden spoon.
- For an extra entry in the draw, leave a comment at the bottom of this post.
The contest is open until 9pm, PST (GMT-8), Wednesday April 18. I will pick the winner with the help of a random number generator and make the big announcement on Thursday, April 19th. To read more about Tara, her life and her soaps, check out her blog, On A Branch.
Good luck to all and thank you for your continued support and love for OK!
And now I have more reason to soak in a good hot tub at the end of a weary day. Good luck to me! If you win, I am glad for you. Diana, may she write well and write long!
Thanks for stopping by Jan! If you look at the date of the post, you’ll see the contest is long over…but I hope you’ll stick around and read more Outlander Kitchen…:)
ooooooh, a bath with heavenly soap and a drink and a book, sounds like a perfect way to spend a rainy spring evening!
I totally covet that soap! I’ve been a blog lurker for awhile now I always enjoy your posts!
Oh, wish I had some Drambuie so I could try this tonight…guess I’ll just have to sip the scotch! Love your recipes and posts on facebook! The soaps look amazing! And the fact that they relate to Outlander…just makes it even better!
Thanks!
Thanks for stopping by, Sharon!
i’m bummed i’m a year too late for the contest! just found your blog today. love the outlander series; love the blog!!
Thank you, Maria, and welcome to the Kitchen!
Lovely, Just what I needed!
Enjoy your blog and posts on Facebook. Love things that bring the Outlander books to life. :-)
Those soaps sound just like Jamie and Claire. Thank you for making them!
Would be verra pleased to be winning these soaps:)
I’ve just begun the Outlander series after stumbling upon your blog via another recipe/lit blog for Game of Thrones. After reading your recipes I decided I had to check out the books…. you’ve hooked me! thanks so much. I’m following your blog via Facebook and have subbed via e-mail too.
Love this page….
love, love, LOVE the novels!! would love to try the soaps as well :-)
I love this blog! Me and my friend always text one another about what Jamie and Claire would do in this and that situation :) It would be lovely to surprise her with a soap!
that would be amazing i would love the Jamie soap id make my partner use it so he would smell like Jamie hehehehe
These sound amazing just like your recipes. :)
I’m so excited about this giveaway! What a fantastic idea for Outlander inspired soaps. Wonder if I can get a bath with Jamie….
Subscribed for email notifications
What a great post! So glad I stumbled onto this blog! :)
love this!
The soap sounds lovely! If I don’t win, I’ll be more than happy to purchase some on my own. Jamie’s sounds especially wonderful!
Yeah! I FINALLY was able to sign up for the RSS feed. It hasn’t been working for me for over a week. I love the idea of Outlander inspired soaps!
I have just put a hold on the first book of the Outlander series at my local library, due to all the references that Tara has made in her recent posts! Can’t wait to read it! Love your blog, as well as On A Branch :)
I cant believe I hadn’t found this site on my own! I love these books, and your recipes looks really good. :) I have the feeling I will be looking through all of them this morning instead of doing the housework I had planned ;)
I have tried Jamie’s Oatmeal Soap and love it. I would love to try Claire’s soap as well. Thanks for the chance.
Love the site and would love to try the soap!
Love the site and would love to try that soap!
Would be so awesome to have these soaps…am obsessed with the series!!!
Wonderful site. Thank you!
Don’t know which is more tempting; a MIK fixing my roof, a spirited beverage, or a relaxing soak in the tub with J&C. Would love to try the soap.
Love the post, and a chance to win the dreamy soaps is great! I am a subscriber, but don’t usually comment as I’m not much of a cook. Love reading along though :)
I love soap:)
After looking in on your blog now and then, the chance to get those great- sounding (and great-looking!) soaps got me to finally subscribe!
Great news! Thanks verra much, Iris!
I love lazy Sunday’s when I have time to explore. And look what I found! This site looks like a keeper! thanks!
I can’t believe I only just found you here! I look forward to reading all of your posts!
Glad you found OK, Carrah! Spread the word, won’t you? :)
I love your Outlander Kitchen, and the Outlander inspired soap sounds just as delicious as the Rusty Nail.
Thanks for a great giveaway.
Love your blog! I really enjoy reading your posts and your recipes!
The soaps look wonderful and I LOVE the site!
Thanks so much, Tuchen! New post up tomorrow!
The soaps sound wonderful and I love…love…love…the Outlander books!!! Thank you for doing this! :-)
Thanks for all this fun stuff! Iam going to have to try the soap, not to mention those drinks!
This is so cool!!!!!! I love the Outlander books!!
You’ll find a lot of friends, here, M. Bennett! :D
Amazing recipes! And such a great way to share the love of our favorite books!
What a wonderful site! Please keep your ideas and recipes coming….they are wonderful!
Many thanks, Christine!
Weel, I’d love ta soak for a verra long time…soaping with these special soaps, and sipping a wee dram!
If I hadn’t given up drinking I’d try this lol oh well there’s plenty of other yummy looking things to try here ^.^ also those soaps look amazing
The soaps look just lovely..would love to have them ;)
Thank you for the reciepes and stuff about Outlander…subscribed by Email :)
I love Outlander Kitchen and look forward to your new posts showing up in my email! In fact I was reading Voyager last night (not the first time !) and was at the part where Claire has been washed up on an island, shown hospitality and is being served dinner and sangria (p. 635) …and my first thought was I can’t wait for Theresa’s recipe on this meal!! Love your blog and big props on your food photography!
The soap is a super fun idea too… would love to try it!
Nice
The soaps sound nearly good enough to EAT!
I actually had a splinter like this under the fingernail and past the nail bed. Unfortunately, I had neither a drink to dull the pain nor a nursemaid to remove it. I was 12 or 13.
Thanks so much for your recipes in your posts, as well as for the giveaway!
I am always looking for good soaps. Are your’s soy free?
Oh and I love whiskey. I can blame that on Diana. Never had whiskey or brandy until I read her books. Now I love it.
Oooo, I would love those soaps!
Ohhhh I do hope I win. I’m not sure how to though lol.
Would love to win the soaps!!
I LOve Outlander Kitchen, Rusty nails, Jamie, and organic soap
The drink & the soaps sound absolutely delish!
Those soaps look amazing!
I would live to try some if your soaps, I have feel in love with Jamie and Claire. I think it would breath a little life into the friends in my mind.
Sure would love to win some of this awesome soap. :)
DEFINITELY would LOVE to win some soap!
Love your blog, too, btw! :)
I would love to try the soaps!
I’ve been following you and your marvelous recipes for about 2 months. The soaps look fabulous. I hope I win!!!!
I love homemade soap! It’s so gentle on the skin. I’d be thrilled to get and Outlander themed bar, Jamie or Claire…either one is fine by me :)
this would be amazing to win! i love reading your blog, thanks for the chance!
I think this site is a wonderful compliment to the Outlander series. It brings out the way they did things back then which I really enjoy. It’s like opening a door and discovering all these new things!
Really enjoy your site! What an imagination you have when it comes to the food!
I could all most smell the soap from here when you were describing it! I subscribe my RSS too.
This site is far too much fun! Also, the etsy site- I have been perusing the different soaps and lip balms and it all looks wonderful!
Love Outlander Kitchen. Still waiting for the baby nightinggale entre…made with Peeps! lol
That is a fabulous idea that I may have to make next Easter, Crystal! lol
These soaps are a wonderful idea, they sound amazing.
Love all the recipes :) So creative! And the soaps sound wonderful!
Would love a “Rusty Nail” about now…pounding rain outside! Your Jaime and Claire soaps look lovely, and would love to try them<3 Really enjoy all the recipes and posts, thanks so much!
Ooh, I love these kinds of soaps – and a very cool one for your first giveaway, OK!
I actually was surprised to find that I hadn’t already subscribed to following the blog. . . Hm. Maybe I got too used to following links over from FB, I suppose. Ah, well, rectified now!
Thanks, Serena! The more subscribers the better…
What if I’m already a follower- can I still enter? My one self-indulgent luxury is home-made soap, and patchouli is my fave, so I am super pumped about this patchouli scented Jamie soap!!
I am also excited to tell you that we went nettle foraging! Claire’s bun-making will commence tomorrow, I’ll let you know how they turn out :)
Jamie, whiskey and soap….perhaps I ‘ll take all three! LOL
This soap looks so nice :) Thank you.
I canna say how much of love ye website. All things Jamie and Claire are wonderful. It’s verra verra bonnie. I enjoy ye post lassie! Love the recipes too!
:D that made me smile, bigtime! Thanks, Clydette.
Och, I’d love to win some Jamie and Claire soaps! I’m already a subscriber!
I love your site, Outlander Kitchen!!!!! It is always fun to see what’s cooking here.
Thanks for stopping by, Shari!
Hard to type with my fingers curled into cringing balls after reading that excerpt, but I do love me some natural soap and Outlander Kitchen :)
Glad you could still find the strength to type, Shari!
I came over here for the first time today from the Inn at the Crossroads, and yes, I’m adding you to my bookmarks! It’s been a while since I’ve read the first books of the Outlander series, but I’m hoping to catch up with Claire and Jamie soon!
I use soap! I drink Whisky! And I can both while reading Outlander Kitchen!
A multi-tasker if I’ve ever met one, Donna….your parents must be proud. :o
I’ve been refered by DG’s Tweets… but I have sat here for the past 1+ hour(s) filtering through your posts hehe Great BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you like it, Renilyn!
i love soap. and i love whiskey! ok, not so much on the whiskey, but i am going to get some to try out this drink. love this giveaway!!!
will you have a drinks section in the cookbook? i really hope the cookbook is out in time for the holidays…i can’t wait to put it on my hannukah list (yes, i’m planning ahead ). :-)
I love you dearli…and yes, with hope, there will be a cookbook verra soon.
I enjoy your creative presentation of excepts from Outlander with food & drink from the novel. The chess game was my favorite! And definitely want to feel and smell some of the soap–love the idea of natural, homemade, pure soaps.
I’ll take the wiskey and the soap, please!
I’ve never heard of a Rusty Nail before…but I’m going to try this recipe!
I’ve been a subscriber to your posts via Google Reader…does that count? :D
It sure does, Allie! And thank you for your support! :D
I think I might try Jamie’s Rusty Nail this evening! The soaps sound wonderful!
Although the nails look somewhat less than rusty, the drink sounds excellent. The soaps look lovely; I would love to win one, although I know it’s not really my turn!
Sweet! Thoroughly enjoying this site!
You can tell how much I drink (not). I have no idea what Drambuie is. It looks really good though. :)
I’ll fix you a Rusty Nail when I come down for some of your Lamajcuns, Christiane…(did I spell that right?) :D
Going to have to try this drink. Always enjoy reading your posts!
Thank you for your continued support, Charm!
Oh Yes, I am all over wanting to win this. This Free contest is truly specking to my Scot’s Heart. Pick me. . . . . . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ (wavying)
Love OK and would enjoy those lovely soaps!
I can’t remember how I found your blog (probably when Diana posted the image on her site), but I’ve been enjoying it ever since. Love the topics and reminders of the books!
The soaps sound lovely! I really enjoy your blog, and have been having fun trying the recipes
I love your blog and all the awesome recipes! I’m always looking forward to what you’ll come up next! :)
I would love to try your soaps, please pick my name!
I love this blog. I was so excited to find it and the recipes are fantastic. I am getting ready to move, but when I get to Indianapolis, I plan on making several of the recipes that you have shared. Thank you so much for your time. It’s so awesome to have the food aspect of The Outlander Series come alive. :)
Can’t wait until you get the kitchen unpacked, Erin!
Brilliant!
I only recently discovered this blog and have been happily reading the archives for days now. This is wonderful, and now you want to give away soap. Hooray!!
Very cool post, yet again. I signed up for email and am leaving you a message. I’d love to win those lovely soaps!
Reblogged this on About Food and Other Things and commented:
Outlander Kitchen’s “Jamie’s Rusty Nail” alcoholic beverage and a Natural Soap Giveaway!
Already subscribed so here is a comment. And I’m going to share this on my blog.
Thank you so much!
Cant wait, hope Its me!
I am really enjoying Outlander Kitchen, and saw the posts for the soaps yesterday, they sound wonderful!
Only Outlander Kitchen could do such justice to the splinter passage from ABOSAA!
The soap looks divine; I hope my name is picked!
Catherine.
I love a Rusty Nail (almost as much as I love Himself)!
You are my Rusty Nail inspriration, Lori! Theresa
I love both of your blogs and facebook pages and always enjoy what you have to share :)
I love OK. Fun drinks and recipes and now outlander soaps. Too cool
Oh me! Pick me! I want some soap!
I guess my post didn’t take the first try. I love reading your posts and seeing your pictures on facebook- it keeps me happy until the next DG book comes out. You are a wonderful and inventive chef and thank you for doing what you do!
I enjoy your site through facebook!! I was the one who asked you if you were familiar with Dingle Pies… Hope to win- keep on blogging- we all love it! (especially since we have to wait a year for a new book )
I love your blog! And everytime I read one of your posts I want to re-read the series all over again! Those soaps sound wonderfull!
Ouch Jamie!!! I cringe with that very vivid description!!!
To Dianna, here’s to you! Keep feeding us the wonderful stories– the only books I read and re- read.
I don’t drink, but I’m glad I kept scrolling, what a fun giveaway! Keep up the great work on the recipes, I love reading your blog.
Thanks so much, Suzzzz! I try to have a little bit of everything for everybody…
LOVE your books! And my Da and I love Rusty Nails! I would be “beyond the Moon” happy if I manage to win a bar of Jamie’s, and a bar of Claire’s soap! Keep the recipes coming! You ROCK, Diana Gilbaldon!
Thank you for your enthusiasm, Judith! I (of course) love DG’s books too…Theresa
Wow this is a really fun giveaway. I found your blog a few weeks ago and have to say that I love it- mixing my food blog and Outlander loves together. Thanks for sharing your passion and creativity with us!
I’m glad you like what you see, Anne!
I just love this site! Thank you for having a contest, so much fun! :)
Just reading that little bit made me want to go back and read all of the books all over again. And the soaps look fabulous!
You wouldn’t be the first to do a re-kilt on the Outlander books, Metalchick!
My dad used to drink those! I don’t know if I’m brave enough!
My husband loves Rusty Nails–he must be pre medicating!!
love the drink and the soap, and this little vignette of a more normal day for J & C.
Ooh, how I love Drambuie! A Rusty Nail is such a perfect drink. Oh yeah, the soaps look wonderful, too! Thanks for the giveaway (and the awesome blog!)
Love your website and your recipes! Thankyou for the chance to win some of your amazing soap!
I love soap. And whiskey. And JAMMF. And TCS.
Thanks for the chance to win some awesome-looking soap!
I was so relieved to see J&C acting more themself at that part of the book, for me Claire’s ordeal was much worse than Jamies. Thanks for the chance!
My mum turned me on to the Outlander series, so if I win, I am sharing the soaps with her.
What a nice thought, Alyson!
I’ve been a subscriber for a while. I’d love to find out what Jamie smells like!
I’ve been following you on twitter for a while but now I’m subscribed properly. ;)
The drink and soaps look lovely, but I have to admit that the mental picture of the splinter still makes me want to heave. :/
Thanks, Jessica! Yes, the splinter makes me feel more than slightly nauseous as well. Hence the whisky…:)
Ohh that sounds so good and the soap sounds like a long bath delight….thx :)
I’m so delighted about your blog. I love to cook and always looking to try something different. Needless to say, I’m thuroughly enjoying reading Diana’s books and think it’s awesome that you’ve thought to do Outlander Kitchen! I look forward to new posts!
Btw.. it’s reading her books that got me to try Scotch… and I can still remember that first sip of 10year old Ardbeg. It.was.Magical! I have to say that nothing beats a smoky, peaty Islay scotch while reading Outlander.
Those soaps sound so good that even if i don’t win, I’ll likely get them ;)
I’ve followed your blog with my Google reader for ages, but I signed up for the email notifications. :)
The soaps look amazing – I’ve never tried homemade soap!
Thanks for being with me from the beginning, Michelle!
Hi Theresa,
I also already subscribe and look forward to your posts :-)
I might have to try a Jamie’s Rusty Nail tonight on account of it being my birthday :-) . And those soaps look and sound fab.
:-)
Ooh, what a brilliant idea for a post. Mmm, scotch whisky…
Those soaps are gorgeous!
Can’t argue with a purist, Susan!
Trying to subscribe to your feed, but it isn’t working for me. :-( I follow you on FB and Twitter! The soaps look and sound WONDERFUL!
But, I think I’ll stick with my single malt straight up. :-)
So, when is the cookbook coming out? I love the Bucholz book “Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook” and plan to pick up the one based on Game of Thrones. Now I’m waiting for your’s!
I already subscribe because I love your blog!
The drink sounds delicious! The perfect ending to a hectic day.
I couldn’t agree more, Tryphena!
I’ve always wanted to try handmade soap. They both look very pretty.
The soap…lovely
The drink…tempting
Jamie and Claire…priceless!!
The soap ….unique
The drink…tempting
Jamie and Claire….priceless!!!
Very cool! The soaps look lovely and the cocktail sounds tasty!!!!!
I don’t drink alcohol, even though my ancestry is Scottish, but I’d love the soap! Just thinking about the smell is relaxing me.
Glad I found this site! Hope I don’t post twice..sorry if it did..Made me comment again for some reason..I also suibscribed..I’d love to try this soap!!
Wow! What a great site! Glad I found it! And here’s my extra entry..you def have a new reader!
I love homemade soaps. These sound wonderful!
I have to confess that I don’t like the taste of whisky, but I would adore one of those lovely bars of soap!
Don’t give up on the whisky, Jen! You never know…it took me until 40 to develop a taste for it…Theresa
I subscribe to your blog via email. I really enjoy your recipes and snippets of the Outlander books.
Many thanks for your support, Robin!
I love reading your post about The Outlander series. Thank you for yout time…..