Behind the Scenes with Water Point, Aios Fior & Fire Puppets

With just five days to go until Beltane Fire Festival 2017(!!!), we’ve got a few more behind-the-scenes photos we wanted to share with you. All our groups of volunteers are pulling out the stops to make this the best Beltane yet and our amazing Photopoint photographers have been right there with them. To learn more […] … Continue reading Behind the Scenes with Water Point, Aios Fior & Fire Puppets

The Narrative of Beltane – in Photos

Although Beltane is known as a joyful celebration with fire, a narrative does guide events. Amongst a cavalcade of characters, and set to the beating of the drums, the May Queen leads Her court around Calton Hill to begin the journey toward summer; her counterpart the Green Man is stripped of his winter guise and […] … Continue reading The Narrative of Beltane – in Photos

Beltane Marigold Custard

Beltane Marigold Custard Ingredients 2 cups milk 1 cup un-sprayed marigold petals 1/4 tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 to 2-inch piece vanilla bean 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1/8 tsp. allspice 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. rose water whipped cream Directions Using a clean mortar and pestle reserved for cooking purposes, pound marigold petals. Or, … Continue reading Beltane Marigold Custard

May Day Maple Hearth Bread

May Day Maple Hearth Bread Ingredients: 1 envelope active dry yeast 1/3 cup real maple syrup 1/4 cup warm water (105ºF-115ºF) 3 cups flour 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup shortening Instructions: Dissolve the yeast in the water. Mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour with the … Continue reading May Day Maple Hearth Bread

Fern Magic

Fern Magic Nothing is more mysterious or beautiful than a fern unfurling in the sun-dappled shade of the woodland on a spring afternoon. Ferns are the ancient ones of the plant kingdom, unchanged in appearance for millions of years. Ferns have long been linked to magic in the garden and the home. particularly valued for their … Continue reading Fern Magic