Litha/Summer Solstice Recipe

This time of year fruit pie is a dessert staple. This tasty pie recipe can add a little magick to your after-meal dessert. Raspberry-Guava Pie Pastry for a 10 inch 2 crust pie 4 cups fresh raspberries 4 cups chopped guava fruit 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon allspice … Continue reading Litha/Summer Solstice Recipe

Smoked Salmon and Melon Salad

I found this recipe in 2009 when I was searching for something different, I wanted to make a salad that was filling and with a bit of zing too. It has since become my go-to for my Litha/Solstice lunch and for many summer gatherings. [I have taken to making my salmon in the slow cooker … Continue reading Smoked Salmon and Melon Salad

Global Food Waste [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

Food that is produced and never eaten is a truly needless and avoidable form of waste. Because many people forget the value of food, they perhaps don’t realise how much they throw away every day. Any improvements to the efficacy of the food supply chain are incredibly important. via Global Food Waste [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

Homemade Ice Cream Without An Ice Cream Maker — jovina cooks

Fresh Fruit Ice Cream The vodka helps to keep the ice cream from getting icy. I used strawberries for these recipes. Ingredients 2 pounds fresh in-season fruit (strawberries, peaches, etc), chopped 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 can (13.5 ounces) full fat coconut cream ½ cup powdered sugar or sugar substitute 2 tablespoons vodka 1 […] … Continue reading Homemade Ice Cream Without An Ice Cream Maker — jovina cooks

Midsummer Ritual Mead

Midsummer Ritual Mead 2 1/2 gallons water 1 cup each: meadowsweet herb, woodruff sprigs, heather flowers 3 cloves 1 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup barley malt 1 oz brewer's yeast Pour water into a large pot/cauldron. Bring to a boil and add herbs and cloves. Boil for an hour and add honey, … Continue reading Midsummer Ritual Mead