Flowers: Symbols of Beltane

Beltane marks that the winter’s journey has passed and summer has begun, it is a festival of rapturous gaiety as it joyfully heralds the arrival of summer in her full garb. Flowers are a crucial symbol of Beltane, they signal the victory of Summer over Winter and the blossoming of sensuality in all of nature … Continue reading Flowers: Symbols of Beltane

Strawberry Recipes for Beltane

More Strawberry Recipes for Beltane as promised. Fresh Strawberry Bars Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup strawberry jam 4 cups small whole strawberries, halved … Continue reading Strawberry Recipes for Beltane

Beltane Strawberry Recipes

We are fast approaching Beltane, May 1st. One of the foods associated with Beltane is strawberries. Some places strawberries will already be a seasonal fruit available in your farmer's market and roadside stands. For those who are so blessed I will share a series of recipes using strawberries. I must use frozen or imported strawberries … Continue reading Beltane Strawberry Recipes