Spiced Carrots(4 To 6 Servings)  
["6 medium carrots, cut in 3-inch lengths (I used 1 lb. of those baby carrots already cut up)", "3/4 c. sugar", "3/4 c. water", "3/4 c. white vinegar", "1 Tbsp. mustard seed", "2 1/2-inch stick cinnamon, broken (I used ground cinnamon because I was out of sticks)", "3 whole cloves"]
["Cook carrots 5 minutes; drain.", "Cut in strips or lengths or whatever size you want, I guess.", "I just left the baby carrots as they were.", "Combine other ingredients and simmer 10 minutes. Strain liquid over carrots.", "Refrigerate 8 hours or more.", "Drain well and serve."]
["carrots", "sugar", "water", "white vinegar", "cinnamon", "cloves"]