A Fudge Cake for Moonlit Offerings and Summer Longing “In the time of ripe berries and moon-bright skies, it is told that the Mistress of the Wild Glade would leave offerings at the foot of the silver trees—dark cakes of sweetened earth, crowned with wild fruit. To taste them was to remember love’s truest form: […]
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In the days of old, when fire was both sacred and necessary, families would gather around the hearth not just for warmth but for ritual. It was believed that the embers held the whispers of ancestors, the blessings of the land, and the favour of the fire spirits. To ensure their protection and prosperity,
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Inspiration: Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, inspires this dessert—a pudding that is as light and delicate as a garden in bloom. Using edible flowers and a touch of rose water, this pudding celebrates the abundant beauty of spring. Gathering of Ingredients: 2 cups milk (or almond milk for a lighter version) 1/2 cup cream
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Inspiration: Eostre, the dawn-bringer, is celebrated for her association with fertility and new beginnings. The Sweet Blossom Tart, a delicately sweet tribute to the goddess, evoking the vibrant promise of spring in a Germanic inspired dessert. Gathering of Ingredients For Pastry: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed ¼ cup granulated
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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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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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Honey & Herb-Infused Imbolc Cake—a rustic, lightly sweetened cake infused with the warmth of honey, the freshness of herbs, and the essence of early spring. Honey & Herb-Infused Imbolc Cake A simple, earthy cake celebrating the first stirrings of spring, inspired by the sacred herbs of Brigid. Gathering Ingredients For the cake: 2 cups all-purpose
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Hearthkeeper’s Guide to Spring Cheese & Herb Tart Gathering of Ingredients For the crust: 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, chilled & cubed 1 egg yolk 2-3 tbsp cold water For the filling: 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk ½ cup (50g)
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