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Ingredients 1 pound Asparagus, washed 1 Tablespoon Olive oil 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives, snipped 16 Chive Blossoms 1/2 teaspoon Soy Sauce Salt and Pepper to taste Directions Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Refresh under very cold water and drain well. Remove the chive…

Beltane Sabbats

Beltane Bannocks – Scottish Oatcakes

May 8, 2023

Dawn Bengel

In parts of Scotland, the Beltane bannock is a popular custom. It's said that if you eat one on Beltane morning, you'll be guaranteed abundance for your crops and livestock. Traditionally, the bannock is made with animal fat (such as bacon grease), and it is placed in a pile of embers, on top of a stone, to cook in the fire. Once…

Beltane Sabbats

Beltane Fertility Bread

May 8, 2023

Dawn Bengel

Ingredients 1 loaf of bread dough Melted butter Directions The phallus bread, naturally, represents the male. He is the horned god, the lord of the forest, the Oak King, Pan. To make the phallus, shape your dough into a tube-like shape. Cut the dough into three pieces - a long piece, and two smaller, rounder pieces. The longest piece is, of course, the…

Beltane Sabbats

Early Summer Salad

May 8, 2023

Dawn Bengel

Ingredients 2 cups leafy greens, such as baby spinach or arugula 2 cups dandelion leaves, washed and drained 1 tomato, diced 1/2 cup diced cucumber (remove seeds) 4 green onions, chopped A few leaves of basil, chopped 1/2 cup nuts, chopped 1 cup fresh raspberries, strawberries or dried cranberries 2 hardboiled eggs, sliced (skip the eggs for a vegan-friendly option)…

Beltane Sabbats

Southern Style Peppery Green Beans

May 8, 2023

Dawn Bengel

For a lower-fat alternative, substitute turkey bacon for the pork bacon. Ingredients 1 lb bacon 1/2 cup butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 lb green beans 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp Salt 1 Tbsp Pepper (or more, if you like some zing!) Directions Cook the bacon until it's crispy, and then crumble it into small pieces. In a large saucepan,…

Card of the Day Witches' Wisdom Oracle

Beltane

July 15, 2022

Dawn Bengel

Fertility. The God sows deep his natural seed. Impregnates Goddess. Nature’s need. And from this union will come birth. Yours to share across this Earth. This magic is worked, with harm to none. So mote it be. There, it is done. Witches’ Wisdom The energy of the cross quarter festival, Beltane, surrounds you. This celebrates the God impregnating the Goddess,…

Card of the Day Witches' Wisdom Oracle

Beltane

July 19, 2021

Dawn Bengel

Fertility. The God sows deep his natural seed. Impregnates Goddess. Nature’s need. And from this union will come birth. Yours to share across this Earth. This magic is worked, with harm to none. So mote it be. There, it is done. Witches’ Wisdom The energy of the cross quarter festival, Beltane, surrounds you. This celebrates the God impregnating the Goddess,…