Imbolc Celebrations (Part 2)

I feel and +Shiann Raven Moon agrees with me, that as a general rule, ritual requires a cakes and ale segment at the end of workings. Our Imbolc celebrations are no exception and for this reason we made Lemon & Vanilla cupcakes to enjoy at the end of our workings:

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 110 grams Self raising flour

• 110 grams butter
• 110 grams soft brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 2 caps vanilla essence

Method:

1.          Preheat oven to 180°.

2.         Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl.

3.         In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.

4.        Add eggs into the butter/sugar mix and stir until combined.

5.         Add and stir in vanilla essence.

6.         Fold in the flour and stir until thick and creamy.

7.         Pour into cupcake cases, in baking trays.

8.         Bake for 22 - 25 minutes.

9.         Allow to cool and then inject with lemon curd.

10.       Enjoy the yumminess!!!

The ‘ale’ part of cakes and ale was a beautiful sparkling red wine: Lambrusco Rosso.

The bright yellow of lemon is a promise of bright, warm days to come filled with daffodils. The subtle vanilla is the gentle passage of winter fading into the past as it makes way for spring.

Imbolc Feast

Our Imbolc feast came via the local curry house – the spiciness and colours representing the future warmth and bright colours. Spices in general have a strong significance at Imbolc as the heat from them is so symbolic of the time of year.

See Part 1 - The God & Goddess Tree Walk & Part 3 - Evening Spells & Rituals