Table of Contents
Introduction 9
Chapter 1 Samhain 24
Rituals 26
The Altar 26
Salt Spells 31
Hekate's Torch 33
Walnut Fortunes 36
Hekate's Feast Dinner 37
The Grazing Table 39
Corn Chowder 41
Rowan Berry Mule 42
Mini Pumpkins Stuffed with Barley, Hazelnuts, and Crab Apples 45
Shallot Gravy 46
Colcannon (Creamy Garlicky Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage and Kale) 47
Roast Pork Coppa with Wild Mushrooms and Pomegranate Seeds 48
Buttered Green Beans with Hazelnuts 50
Carrot Fortune Cake with Creamsicle Frosting 51
Chapter 2 Yuletide 54
Rituals 59
The Yule Log Centerpiece 59
Himmeli 60
Surprise Balls 62
A Community Feast 64
Mulled Cider with Baked Apples 65
Traditional Eggnog 66
Ribeye Roast with Garlic Herb Crust and Madeira Gravy 69
Baked Ham with Candied Kumquats and Spiced Sumac Bourbon Glaze 71
Baked Salmon with Lemon Confit 74
Leek and Camembert Tart 75
Crushed Baby Turnips and Radishes 76
Rapini with Garlic Cloves and Parmesan 78
Super Deluxe Potato Gratin 79
Frisée Salad with Pomegranate Dressing 80
Cranberry Custard Tarts 81
Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Tart 84
Caffè Mocha Bûche de Noël 87
Chapter 3 Imbolc 92
Rituals 95
The Clootie Tree 95
Brigid's Crosses 96
The Bridey Doll 98
Brunch of Simple Sustenance 100
Gougères 101
Juniper "Saffron" Syrup 104
Dandelion and Pine Nut Tart 105
Mushroom, Nettle, and Barley Soup 109
No-Knead Seed Bread 110
Oatcakes with Orange Blossom Cream 112
Chapter 4 Ostara 114
Rituals 116
Spell Jars 116
Offering Baskets 118
Botanical Print Eggs 121
Coven Luncheon 123
Floral Syrup 124
Golden Dip for Crudités 126
Duck and Rabbit Pâté en Croûte 127
Stout Onion Soup 130
Spring Zing Vinaigrette 131
Deep Dish Nettle Quiche 133
Macarons Violettes 135
Chapter 5 Beltane 138
Rituals 141
Burn Bundles 141
Rowan Cross 142
Maypole Chandelier 143
Consecration Oils 144
Wild Gods Garden Party 145
Lavender Beltane Bannock 146
Maywine 147
Elderflower Lemonade Syrup 148
Spring Tonic Syrup 150
Buttered Baby Radishes 151
Soupe aux Primeurs with Chicken Polpettine 152
Ruben's Soft Buns 154
Green Goddess Salad 155
Lemon Tart with Almond Crust 156
Chapter 6 Midsummer 158
Rituals 161
Homemade Incense 161
Sun Wheel Burnt Offerings 166
Poppets 167
Fireside Feast 170
Midsummer Tea 170
Vin d'Orange 173
Calendula Chicken with Gravy 174
Rainbow Trout with Orange Butter, Capers, and Mint 177
Fava, Mint, and Pancetta Salad 179
French Lentil Pilaf with Vinaigrette 180
Sautéed Fennel 181
Sun Wheel Puff Pastry 182
Paris-Brest 184
Chapter 7 Lughnasadh 188
Rituals 191
Bee Charms 191
Smoke Wands 192
Corn Dollies 193
The Fabulous Feast 195
Hibiscus Rose Lemonade 196
Salted Honey Shortbread 197
Purple Potatoes with Green Beans and Pink Onion Pickle 198
Farro, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad 200
Panzanella 201
Boeuf en Croûte with Olive Tapenade 202
Vanilla Pound Cake with Fresh Summer Fruits 205
Cranachan 206
Chapter 8 Harvest Home 208
Rituals 211
Flying Ointment 211
Wheat Weaving 213
Witches' Ladders 217
Kitchen Cèilidh Supper 218
Sweet Minted Barley Water 219
Pithivier 220
Cassoulet with Homemade Duck Confit 222
Hand-Raised Pork Pies 225
Garlicky Kale with Roasted Lemons 228
Honeyed Carrots with Wild Carrot Seeds 229
Beet and Apple Slaw 231
Tarte aux Pommes 232
Magical Correspondences 235
References 249
Acknowledgments 251
Index 253
