Lughnasada/Lammas Blessings

Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas,  marks the beginning of the harvest season. It is celebrated on August 1st in the northern hemisphere and February 1st in the southern hemisphere. One of the ways to honor this occasion is to prepare and share traditional foods that reflect the bounty of the land and the gratitude for … Continue reading Lughnasada/Lammas Blessings

Lammas/Lughnasadh Blessings

Blessed be the Harvest, Blessed be the Corn Mother, Blessed be the Grain God, For together they nourish both body and soul. Many blessings I have been given, I count them now by this bread. Guardian of the East, I pray for your indulgence. Hear me now as I request your aid in the cycle … Continue reading Lammas/Lughnasadh Blessings

Lammas/Lughnasadh

Lammas/Lughnasadh: (pronounced Loo-gnah-sahd)Also known as Lammas, Cornucopia[Strega], July 30 - August 1. This sabbat marks the sacred marriage of the Sun and the Land. The sun is at its hottest, but its light is fading. This also marks the beginning of the harvest. Corn (or wheat in Ireland) was generally harvested at this time. The … Continue reading Lammas/Lughnasadh

Lammas/Lughnasadh

The Lughnassadh Sabbat is a time to celebrate the first of three harvest celebrations (Mabon and Samhain being the other two). It marks the middle of Summer represents the start of the harvest cycle and relies on the early crops of ripening grain, and also any fruits and vegetables that are ready to be harvested. … Continue reading Lammas/Lughnasadh

Lammas/Lughnasadh Cornmeal Pancake

Cornmeal Pancakes with Blueberries  1 1/4 c Cornmeal 1/2 c Whole grain pastry flour 1/2 c Unbleached all-purpose flour 1 t Baking powder 1 t Baking soda 1 t Salt 2 c Buttermilk 3 T Butter, melted 3 large eggs, separated 2 T Honey 6 T (about) butter Corn 2 c (about) fresh blueberries, or … Continue reading Lammas/Lughnasadh Cornmeal Pancake