Fruit and Berries

Fruit and berries such as peaches, raspberries, are readily available now paired with seasonal melons and herbs create a tasty hot weather thirst quencher. Lavender Peach Lemonade Ingredients 2 cups lemon juice 1 1/3 cups peach nectar, chilled 1 1/3 cups Chamomile-Lavender Simple Syrup 1 cup white grape juice, chilled Cantaloupe and/or honeydew melon balls and … Continue reading Fruit and Berries

Lammas – The Festival of Light and First Harvest — Witches Of The Craft®

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Pear Tree

The pear tree – scientific name Pyrus – has been grown since 1000 years BC. It can grow up to 17 meters high and there are around 30 different species producing fruit in a variety of greens, reds, yellows and brown colors. It enjoys a nice sunny, sheltered spot that has good drainage. Once planted … Continue reading Pear Tree

Blackberry Sangria

A cool refreshing drink that incorporate fresh fruits of the season. Blackberry Sangria Ingredients 4 cups fresh blackberries 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups water 2 750 millilitre bottle rose wine 1 cup cognac 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice 3 cups sliced peaches and/or plums Fresh basil sprigs (optional) Directions For the syrup, in … Continue reading Blackberry Sangria

Lammas Bread Recipes

Lammas, First Harvest is the grain harvest. Part of the traditions included baking breads from the grain harvest. Tuscan Whole Wheat-Herb Bread Ingredients 1 1/3 cups water 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 1/2 cups bread flour 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons dried … Continue reading Lammas Bread Recipes