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Wild foods. Magical cookery. Seasonal Celebration.
Victoria, BC
Joined January 2014
Doe, A Deer, A Female Reindeer: The Spirit of Winter Solstice https://t.co/ZskrfVYcBc via @GatherVictoria
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Long before Santa charioted his flying steeds across our mythical skies, it was the female reindeer who drew the sleigh of the sun goddess at Winter Solstice. It was when we “Christianized” the pag…
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Lutzelfrau & St. Lucy Tarts: A Tale of Winter Solstice Food Magic https://t.co/NcUIc8Ypuk via @GatherVictoria
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It's time for old food magic known as holiday baking. Hence these Dark and Light-themed Tarts for St. Lucia's Day (Dec.13th) which originally fell on the eve of the Winter Solstice Recipe here: https://t.co/VjKUXoDkG9
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MARCH MAGIC: BABA’S RED & WHITE SPIRAL COOKIES
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“Spring has arrived, we will survive!” Old Romanian Saying Banish winter, bless the coming of spring, and ensure your face remains beautiful all year with these Rosehip & Raspberry Jam S…
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The Caileach’s Red Ale Cake: The Darkness & The Light
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I’ve been celebrating Imbolc for over a decade and each year I discover more layers to its mythology and food lore. Last year over at Gather Victoria Patreon, I created a Cailleach Ale Cake (…
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A “Strange Fruit” Chocolate Bundt: Autumn Foraging
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From quince, medlar to barberry, I love to forage for the odd fruits which abound this time of year. The following recipe for this intensely moist almost pudding-like bundt, however, is filled wit…
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Wild Chamomile (Pineapple Weed) Keto Muffins w/ Cream Cheese Filling
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Hawthorn Berry Brownie Cake w/ Hawthorn Berry Buttercream Frosting
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What more appropriate treat could there be for an occasion of the heart like Valentines Day? After all, many herbalists consider hawthorn berries the ultimate heart tonic and every kitchen witch kn…
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A Toast To Ukrainian Christmas: Wild Winter Berry Uzvar
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I shared this lovely healthy Uzvar recipe with my Gather patrons last year, but I’m sharing it tonight in honor of Ukrainian Christmas and my beloved mother-in-law Rosie who passed away late Novemb…
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Mother Holle Cloud Tart w/ Cranberry & Hawthorn Berry Curd
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In old Germanic folklore, Mother Holle or Frau Holle brings on winter when she shakes out her goose-down mattresses from her home in the clouds and the falling feathers turn into snow. Hence this…
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The Incredibly Tasty Tulip: Chèvre Cheese Balls
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I’m not sure about you but Vancouver Island is awash in tulips! From pale yellows, crimson reds, pumpkin oranges, deep purples, lustred pinks and snow-white, their luminous colours are stunni…
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Cheesy Dandelion Spirals: Serpentine Spring Magic
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Note: This recipe was originally shared at Gather Victoria on Patreon. It was originally a recipe for Imbolc but for reasons that will soon become apparent- I thought I’d share it here for St…
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