A rustic, hearty flatbread infused with warm spices and layered with nutty, earthy flavours—perfect for dipping, pairing with stews, or enjoying with spiced butter. Gathering of Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour (or a mix of rye/spelt) 1/2 cup warm water 1 tbsp honey (mild, like acacia or clover) 1 tbsp olive oil or […]
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This recipe brings in the fragrant herbs of the Mediterranean, the warmth of Middle Eastern spices, and the depth of Indian flavours, making it an incredibly versatile flatbread. Gathering of Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour (or a mix of barley/spelt) 1/2 cup warm water 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee
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This cake captures the essence of a time when simple ingredients were celebrated with reverence. The combination of salted honey and fresh herbs evokes a balance of sweet and savoury—a nod to the old-world belief that even desserts could carry the blessings of the earth. This recipe that blends the sweetness of honey, the
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Bringing Long Pepper Back to the Table: A Spiced Cookie Recipe To honour long pepper’s forgotten legacy, here’s a recipe that showcases its warm, fragrant heat—Wild Spiced Cookies. These are inspired by medieval spice biscuits, with a touch of honey, citrus, and the slow-burning warmth of long pepper. Gathering of Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose
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Once upon a time, before black pepper became the undisputed king of spices, there was another—more complex, more aromatic, and far more coveted. Long pepper (Piper longum), with its warm, layered heat and hints of cardamom and nutmeg, was the true jewel of the ancient spice trade. Revered in India, sought after in Rome, and
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Aromatic, slightly crisp, and infused with the essence of wild herbs and seeds, these cookies bridge winter’s end and spring’s beginning—perfect for Imbolc. Gathering Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups stone-ground or whole wheat flour ¼ cup almond flour (adds richness and nuttiness) ½ cup cold unsalted butter (or ghee, for a richer flavour) ⅓ cup raw
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As winter loosens its grip and the world awakens with the warmth of spring, ancient cultures wove stories to make sense of this grand transformation. These myths, rich in symbolism, reflect a universal theme—rebirth, fertility, and the triumph of light over darkness. From goddesses of dawn to underworld journeys, spring’s return has always been told
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A golden-hued bread infused with saffron, citrus, and honey—echoing the sacred offerings of ancient civilizations, from the sun-kissed temples of Mesopotamia to the fertile fields of the Celts. As winter’s grip loosens and the earth awakens, the first loaves of the season were once baked with reverence—offerings to deities of renewal, fertility, and abundance. Across
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As winter loosens its icy grip, the world stirs with new life. Buds push through the softened earth, rivers swell with melted snow, and the air hums with the promise of renewal. Across ancient civilizations, this great awakening of nature was not merely observed—it was celebrated with fire, feasts, and fervent devotion. From the flickering
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There comes a moment in the wheel of the year when the earth stands in perfect balance—day and night equal, light and dark in harmony. This is the Spring Equinox, a celestial event that has been honoured for millenia across civilisations, marking the rebirth of the land, the renewal of life, and the return of
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