Anyone that knows me well knows how much I love the Yuletide season. Maybe it is because I was born on 12/12 – a lucky day indeed! We celebrate The 12 Days of Yule in our household, so this is also one of the busiest times of year for me, full of ritual, offerings, house cleaning and cleansing, decorating, cooking, baking and honoring my ancestors and The Holly King. If you want to learn more ...
Needle Felted Nisse/Tomte/Yule Elf
Nisser, Tomten and Yule Elves are associated with Scandinavia, the winter solstice and winter holiday season. They are known as gift givers, but not the same way as Santa Claus – although like Santa, it is important that you are nice to your Nisse! Nisse can be your answer to Elf on the Shelf for the Yuletide season, if you are a folklorist like me. I first encountered the Nisser when I lived ...
DIY Gift Making: Melt and Pour Soap
This is the first in a series of posts about DIY holiday gift giving. This year I am getting back to basics, focusing on what I really love about the holidays: time with family, good food, “hygge” (a Danish word which loosely translates to “cozy”), and doing things from the heart. Making handmade gifts is one of the ways I like to cover all those bases. We make gifts as a family, lots of the ...
Fresh Thanksgiving Cranberries Two-Ways
Do you want to add a little pizazz to your cranberry sauce? Hoping to get a head start on Thanksgiving prep, but don’t have a lot of time? Making these quick, easy and tasty cranberry recipes ahead of time will save you time on the big day and will impress your guests! The best part is they only take 20 minutes to make. I got started on Thanksgiving prep this weekend. We are having dinner for ...
Jeg Elsker Brunost (I love {Norwegian} brown cheese)
Disclaimer: This post is NOT SPONSORED by TINE or any other brand. These are my own personal thoughts. I believe my readers should be introduced to wonderful products. PERIOD. If I love a product, I will share it with you, if I don’t I won’t. It’s that simple. This past weekend I did a little shout out on most of my social media outlets to TINE, a food brand in Norway that makes among many ...
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie with Goat’s Milk Caramel and Icelandic Skyr
Who doesn’t love a pumpkin pie smoothie this time of year? As my internal seasonal food calendar informs me, it is entirely appropriate to continue enjoying pumpkin spice everything through Thanksgiving. So go one and give into that craving! What makes this smoothie special is that I have used Icelandic Skyr and Cajeta, goat’s milk caramel to give it a slightly unique flavor; not too sweet and ...
Devotional Tea Blends: Cernunnos
DISCLAIMER: I am not a health care provider, trained herbalist, nor homeopath. I am just a person who has used and researched these integrated therapies for close to 20 years and I use them on myself and my family and have had excellent results. Please read the safety precautions of each herb before ingesting, or consult a health care provider. This summer, while my herb garden was in full ...
Delicata Squash with Savory Pork Stuffing and Balsamic Syrup
This is literally the best time of year to showcase seasonal eating. When the world is tired of hearing of pumpkin spice everything, I am still reveling in the fact that so many people are conscious of bringing seasonal foods to the table this time of year. From apples pies and cider, to pumpkin lattes and muffins, I love it all. For me the real star of the season is winter squash. There ...
Cilantro to Coriander, Edible From Leaf to Seed
Coriander is the seed of an annual herb in the Apiaceae family, of which the leaves are known as cilantro. The entire plant is edible and is well loved for the citrus flavors it imparts to the dishes of various world cuisines. It is also known as a folk charm to promote love and well being. What is my favorite thing about growing cilantro? A fall crop of coriander seeds! This is a plant that ...
Preserving the Harvest: Herbal Vinegars, Not Just for Salads Anymore
Herbal vinegars are a delightful way to preserve the harvest and to add vibrant flavor to all your favorite dishes! Harvest season is in full swing right now. Nights are getting cold and it is time to pull everything from the garden that could be damaged by frost. There are many herbs that are somewhat cold hardy. Even here in northern Vermont, I can still see the green of winter savory, thyme ...
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