Lammas Reflections ￨ Lughnasadh Energy

The first harvest festival is upon us! Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, is a time when the high energy of summer begins to slow. It’s a moment to pause and asks ourselves, what have I grown? What do I wish to carry forward? And what will I choose to leave behind? Whether you’re harvesting a literal or metaphorical garden, Lammas offers us the opportunity to intentionally prepare for the season to come. As we walk through the forest, consider the fruits of your recent labor and offer gratitude for the bounty in your life.

What am I reading?

The Secret of the Three Fates by Jess Armstrong 

https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781250909886

The Witch’s Home by Patti Wigington 

https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780738778358

https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalking

What’s playing on repeat?

Rump Shaker by Wreckx-N-Effect

What’s for dinner?

Grilled Summer Veggies w/ Spicy Yogurt Dressing 

Ingredients;

Olive oil

Summer Squash 

Onions

Cherry tomatoes

Peppers

Garlic cloves (whole)

Rice (white or brown)

Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

Hot sauce

Salt and pepper 

Instructions: 

Cook rice according to instructions. Wash and chop squash, onions, and peppers, add to a big bowl. Add peeled garlic cloves and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill until slightly charred. Mix 1 cup yogurt or sour cream with a few hits of hot sauce. Mix thoroughly. Top rice with grilled veggies and spicy yogurt. Enjoy! 

Zucchini Bread 

Ingredients:

• ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil 
• ½ cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk of choice or water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon + more to swirl on top
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (you’ll need 1 small-to-medium zucchini, about 7 ounces—gently squeeze out excess moisture over the sink before stirring it into the batter)
• 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9” x 5” loaf pan to prevent the bread from sticking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted coconut oil and honey. Beat them with a whisk until they are combined. Add the eggs and beat well.
3. Add the milk, baking soda, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and nutmeg, and whisk to blend. Switch to a big spoon and stir in the zucchini (be sure to squeeze excess moisture out of the zucchini first). Add the flour and stir just until combined.
4. Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and sprinkle lightly with additional cinnamon.
5. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the center of the loaf springs back to the touch. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!

Lughnasadh or Lammas￨Harvest Celebration

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2251895/episodes/15554103

https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/how-to-celebrate-lammas-and-lughnasadh-first-harvest-traditions-ritual-and-sun-magic

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