Citrine

Citrine the “Merchant’s Stone” Citrine is the yellow to gold to orange color of quartz. Its name comes from the French for lemon, citron, though citron tends to be more golden than lemon yellow. Deposits of natural-colored citrine are found principally in Brazil and Madagascar, as well as in Burma, the USA and Namibia. Many of the stones on the … Continue reading Citrine

Lammas

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Lammas/Lugnasadh

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Berry Desserts

  Here are recipes that can use your fresh blackberries, blueberries and cherries. They make great desserts for your Lammas Celebration or to use those extra berries you picked. Cherry Berry Pie Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 6 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 4 cups fresh or … Continue reading Berry Desserts

Pears

Pear Caramel with Ice Cream Perfect  Seasonal recipe using pears and figs. ingredients 1/4 cup butter 2/3 cup sugar 2 pears, peeled if desired, cored and chopped 2 -3 tablespoons rum, brandy, desired-flavor liqueur or apple juice 2 pints vanilla ice cream directions In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in sugar … Continue reading Pears