Lammas Harvest ￨ Seed to Bread

Lammas, also known as, Lughnasadh is a time for appreciating the abundance of the season. It’s a moment to rejoice in the bounty before us. But what needs to happen to reach this point of abundance? All too often, we overlook the fact that current abundance comes from a period of past labor. We can’t enjoy the fruits if we don’t put in the work. Mother Nature demonstrates this process beautifully. Consider the journey a wheat seed must take in order to become a loaf of bread. Many small, incremental steps must occur in order for the bread to arrive on your table. It’s easy to forget this lesson when we embark on goals in our own lives. As we journey through the damp summer woods, consider the seeds you’d like to plant and tend this Lughnasadh.  What am I reading?The Ghost Women by Jennifer Murphy https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593474365Wild Bread: Sourdough Reinvented by MaryJane Butters https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781423648185https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat’s playing on repeat?A Tear in Space by Glass Animals What’s for dinner? Indian Butter Chickpeas Ingredients:2 Tbsp coconut oil1 medium yellow onion, finely diced1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger4 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp garam masala1 tsp chili powder, or use ¾ tsp sweet paprika and ¼ tsp cayenne½ tsp each salt and cumin2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained cans1 13-oz can full-fat coconut milk1 6-oz can tomato pasteTo serve: basmati rice and naanInstructions: Heat 2 Tbsp coconut oil in a large sauté pan. Add onion (finely diced) and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.Stir in 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger and 4 cloves garlic (minced) and continue cooking for 1 minute. Stir in 1 Tbsp garam masala, 1 tsp ground coriander seed, 1 tsp chili powder, and ½ tsp each salt and cumin.Stir in chickpeas, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Cover and gently simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionallyServe warm with naan and/or rice.Sourdough Chocolate Chip CookiesIngredients:Dry:¾ cup + 1 teaspoon (95 g) all-purpose flour1 cup + 1 teaspoon (125 g)bread flour (all-purpose can be substituted, see notes)1 teaspoon (5 g) fine sea salt¼ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon baking powderWet:1 large egg½ cup (125 g) sourdough starter discard1 teaspoon (5 g) vanilla extract 8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter (cold, cubed)½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar½ cup (100 g) white granulated sugar1 ½ cups (340 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)https://littlespoonfarm.com/sourdough-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/#recipeThe Hearth: Join Today!https://thehearth.circle.so/c/invitiationEmail: [email protected] the show