A tasty treat from antiquity (Mother’s Day edition)

A tasty treat from antiquity (Mother’s Day edition)

Mother’s Day approaches, so why not celebrate the new moms among us with a classically rejuvenating recipe? These sweet, spiced treats boast healing ingredients that distinguish them as a superlative snack in any season, especially postpartum. Adapted from traditional wisdom for breastfeeding women, they could be the prizewinning precursor of the popular lactation cookie—with no baking required.