Midsummer Blessings

Strawberry Soda

Strawberry Coconut Cream Soda Ingredients 3 cups fresh strawberries, halved 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup refrigerated coconut milk 3 cups club soda or carbonated water, chilled Fresh strawberries, whole or halved Directions In a medium bowl combine strawberries and sugar; stir well to combine. Use a pastry blender to coarsely mash the strawberries. Place 1/3 cup … Continue reading Strawberry Soda

Summer Solstice with fire pits and lemonade

Litha, Midsummer, Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, all of those describe June 20th. Mother nature is dressed in her regal best and ready to share this special day with us. I have a few more descriptive terms for Summer Solstice, sunny, blue skies, golden days, cooking out, ritual celebrations with family and … Continue reading Summer Solstice with fire pits and lemonade

Butterfly

Litha season of the Butterfly Symbolizing time, growth, expansion and transition, butterflies are one of the animal symbols of Litha, Summer Solstice. Butterflies represent, grace, elegance and lightness. Celebration, vulnerability, expression, and resurrection are other butterfly meanings. The butterfly is one of nature’s most perfect examples of change, transformation, and growth. Because of this, it … Continue reading Butterfly

The Elder

The Elder tree or Sambucus Canadensis usually grows between 5 and 10 meters tall. It enjoys well-fertilized and moist soil and full sunlight and plenty of water. It is found in North America, England, North Africa, Asia, Europe and Scandinavia. The bark of the elder tree is smooth when it first starts to grow but … Continue reading The Elder