Beltane Herb: Sweet Woodruff

The Sweet Woodruff, a favorite little plant growing in woods and on shaded hedgebanks, may be readily recognized by its small white flowers (in bloom in May and June) set on a tender stalk, with narrow, bright-green leaves growing beneath them in successive, star-like whorls, just as in Clivers or Goosegrass, about eight leaves to … Continue reading Beltane Herb: Sweet Woodruff

Beltane Beverage

Minted Strawberries with White Wine Ingredients * 6 cups strawberries * 1 cup sugar * 2 bunches fresh mint (1-1/2 oz.) * 2 to 3 cups dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc * Fresh mint sprigs Directions 1. Halve large berries; leave hulls on a few berries. Place berries in a large bowl; sprinkle … Continue reading Beltane Beverage

Short-Cut Mead

Short-Cut Mead 1/2 gallon water 1-1/2 cups raw honey 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon allspice, rounded 1/2 cup Everclear (R) Slowly heat all ingredients together --- except the alcohol --- in a large stockpot. As the honey melts, an oily crust will form on the top of the Mead. You can … Continue reading Short-Cut Mead

Beltane Cherry Bourbon Strudel (Kitchen Witch Recipe) — Moody Moons

Spend this Beltane indulging your inner kitchen witch! This recipe for cherry bourbon strudel blends the luscious, warm flavor of Kentucky bourbon with tart cherry preserves. Serve them for cakes & ale on Beltane or pack them up for a picnic in the soft spring sun. Meaning and Symbolism of Ingredients Whiskey/Bourbon During the season… via … Continue reading Beltane Cherry Bourbon Strudel (Kitchen Witch Recipe) — Moody Moons

Honey-Berry Frozen Yogurt Sundaes

Honey-Berry Frozen Yogurt Sundaes ingredients 1 quart low-fat or fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt or vanilla ice cream Fresh raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and/or blueberries Toasted almonds and/or toasted coconut* Honey, such as wildflower, orange blossom or clover Small fresh mint leaves directions Divide yogurt or ice cream among 6 serving dishes. Top each serving with fresh berries, toasted … Continue reading Honey-Berry Frozen Yogurt Sundaes