Lughnasada/Lammas Blessings

Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, marks the beginning of the harvest season. It is celebrated on August 1st in the northern hemisphere and February 1st in the southern hemisphere. One of the ways to honor this occasion is to prepare and share traditional foods that reflect the bounty of the land and the gratitude for … Continue reading Lughnasada/Lammas Blessings

Lammas/Lughnasadh Recipes

Lammas/Lughnasadh is considered the First Harvest, which is the harvest of grain it is also called the bread harvest. This recipe is a simple way to honor the First Harvest and enjoy the berries of summer as well. Cornmeal Pancakes with Blueberries 1 1/4 c Cornmeal 1/2 c Whole grain pastry flour 1/2 c Unbleached … Continue reading Lammas/Lughnasadh Recipes

Lammas/Lughnasadh Cornmeal Pancake

Cornmeal Pancakes with Blueberries 1 1/4 c Cornmeal 1/2 c Whole grain pastry flour 1/2 c Unbleached all-purpose flour 1 t Baking powder 1 t Baking soda 1 t Salt 2 c Buttermilk 3 T Butter, melted 3 large eggs, separated 2 T Honey 6 T (about) butter Corn 2 c (about) fresh blueberries, or … Continue reading Lammas/Lughnasadh Cornmeal Pancake

Black Berry Pie for First Harvest/Lammas Celebration

This is a fitting dessert for your First Harvest celebration, I do like my berry pies with 2 crust this on I did a lattice crust. However, you may opt to do a solid top crust or to do it without a top crust at all. Brigid's Blackberry Pie Ingredients: 4 cups blackberries (fresh or … Continue reading Black Berry Pie for First Harvest/Lammas Celebration

Cornbread: Celebrating First Harvest/Lammas/Lughnasadh

This is an easy recipe for sweet cornbread. Cornbread is a staple in my home in the fall as goes well with chili, beef stew, and some of the more hearty soups that we enjoy as the weather cools down. Cornbread is a wonderful and easy bread to make to celebrate Lammas. It takes about … Continue reading Cornbread: Celebrating First Harvest/Lammas/Lughnasadh