Lughnasadh: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for Lammas (Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials) by Llewellyn & Melanie Marquis

Author:Llewellyn & Melanie Marquis [Marquis, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: llewellyns sabbat essentials, s sabbat essentials, sabbats series, ritual, sabbat, esbat, sabbats essentials, sabbats, llewellyn&#39, sabbat essentials, lughnasad, wheel of the year, sabbat series, s sabbats essentials
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Published: 2015-06-01T04:00:00+00:00

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While formal Lughnasadh rituals and magick workings are very satisfying, so too is incorporating the celebration of the sabbat into the more mundane aspects of our everyday lives. Through cooking, crafts, and decorating, we can more fully experience the uniqueness and joy of the special time we call Lughnasadh. In this chapter, you’ll find ideas for recipes, crafts, and décor to help you celebrate Lughnasadh in style.

Recipes

Lughnasadh is a holiday celebrating the summer harvest, and cooking with in-season vegetables and herbs will really help you tune in and connect to this sabbat’s energy flow. We’re glad for the harvest but miserable from the continuing heat, and there’s nothing like a stacked plate of wholesome food to help dampen the misery and increase feelings of gladness and gratitude. Try cooking with summer squash, beans, corn, and leafy greens, and serve up lots of fresh bilberries, blueberries, and apples to go along with it. Seasonal herbs include basil, oregano, rosemary, and garlic—try incorporating these spices to give your recipes a little dose of Lughnasadh harvest flair. Bread is also an important component of Lughnasadh culinary fare; try baking a loaf or two to complement your Lughnasadh meals. Choose foods that are hearty, but not too heavy or spicy as to be overwhelming in the late summer heat. Here’s a menu to try that’s just right for a casual Lughnasadh get-together with friends or family:

On the Menu:

• Vegetable Bean Soup for Celebration

• Roasted Sacrificial Corn God on the Cob

• Satisfying Squash Casserole

• Nurturing Apple Tart

• Blessed Bread

• Spicy Goddess Apple Cider

Vegetable Bean Soup for Celebration

This recipe celebrates the harvest by including a variety of fresh and hearty vegetables. When possible, use locally grown, organic produce. It’s okay to substitute or leave out any ingredients you don’t have.

You’ll Need:

1 pound of cooked dried black beans or one 16-ounce can of black beans

1 pound of cooked dried dark red kidney beans or one 16-ounce can of dark red kidney beans

1 pound of cooked dried garbanzo beans or one 16-ounce can of garbanzo beans

1 pound of fresh green beans or one 16-ounce can of green beans

1 small onion

3 small tomatoes, chopped, or one 16-ounce can of stewed, diced tomatoes

4 medium-sized potatoes, washed (but not peeled) and chopped into 1-inch chunks

2 cups broccoli, chopped

3 large carrots, diced

1 bunch of kale, washed and chopped with stalk ends removed

1 clove of garlic, crushed and minced

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

Prepare the ingredients and place everything in a large pot. Cover with enough water to fill the pot. Heat over medium-low for about an hour, stirring occasionally. As you stir the soup, let the aromas fill you, and think about the variety and loveliness of each ingredient you’ve added to the mix. Smile widely, and direct this cheerful energy out through the spoon in your hand and into the soup. Once it’s ready, share the soup with friends while enjoying happy conversation and celebrating the good things the waning summer has brought.

Roasted Sacrificial Corn God

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