I generally do most of my soapmaking at Imbolc, in February, because I really like the seasonal energy of emergence, healing and hope that it brings to creative projects. Besides, it’s usually still snowy here in Denver and putting up soap for 6-8 weeks is a decent project at a slower time. It also gives…
Cooking from World of Warcraft: Mightfish Steak – An Homage to the Kaldorei
We went off book for this week’s cooking from World of Warcraft and created our own recipe for grilled Mightfish steak. We chose Halibut for this recipe, being as it is a mighty fish itself. From the coastal forests of Feralas, this recipe is an homage to the Kaldorei or Night Elves. We had an idea…
Cooking from World of Warcraft: Dragonbreath Chili
Okay WoW friends, who remembers this little gem of a recipe from Dustwallow Marsh? It gave you the coolest buff in the game, “occasionally belch flame at enemies struck in melee for the next 10 min.” Packed full of meaty goodness with deep complex flavors and beer. Yes, beer! It hadn’t occurred to me to use…
Cooking with World of Warcraft: Firecracker Salmon w/ Wild Rice Cakes
“The warmth of the spices battles for dominance with the cool bite of the juniper, like the meeting of the cold glacial salmon and the fiery oven. Northrend food has never tasted so good.” – World of Warcraft official cookbook Hey ya’ll, back again with the WoW recipes continued! This time we’re cooking up glacial…
Happy Spring! Creating House Magic for Ostara and the Equinox
Happy Ostara/Vernal Equinox! The Vernal Equinox is one of only two such magical times of the year where night and day are precisely balanced. Only on the equinox does the equator, the point of solar termination on Earth, line up with the Sun, and creates a vortex of energy; a point of balance. March is…
Cooking from World of Warcraft: Skewered Peanut Chicken
“Family, friends, food. These are what matter most.” Pandaren saying Yes, Yes! Week three of cooking from the World of Warcraft Official Cookbook is upon us as we work our way, slowly and steadily, through the pages and treats of Azeroth. For the intro and why, see the first post here. Otherwise, let’s move on…
Cooking from World of Warcraft: Chocolate Celebration Cake
Yes! You read that right. I am cooking recipes out of the World of Warcraft Official Cookbook. For a nice introduction to the when, where and why of it all, see my first post here. This month (March) in our house means a couple of birthdays, mine included. So working this recipe into our…
Cooking from World of Warcraft: Dirge’s Kickin’ Chimaerok Chops
Okay, I admit it. I am a geeky gamer girl. PCs, of course. I started playing WoW when it first came out, with my husband. I’ve been playing it ever since. He is no longer playing it; the sons I introduced to it and played it for years are no longer playing it, but I…
I Accept
Have you ever thought about how many times a day you reject your power and gifts? If you are anything like me and the majority of women (and to a lesser extent, men) I have met over the years through one circle/community or another, there are literally dozens of times in a day where we…
Healing Calendula Soap
This is a luscious, frothy soap with wonderful skin healing and antibacterial properties. Calendula has a long history of use as a wound-healing and skin-soothing herb. This sunny yellow and orange flower is particularly good for cuts, scrapes, bruises, sunburns, irritated skin and acne. Even though Calendula is loaded with powerful skin-healing and anti-inflammatory properties,…
St. Brigid’s Day/Imbolc
St. Brigid’s Day, February 1, marks the start of Celtic spring. Imbolc, also known as the Feast of Brigid and Candlemas, on February 1, celebrates the arrival of longer, warmer days and the early signs of spring. It is one of the four major “fire” festivals (quarter days between a Solstice and an Equinox) and…
HerbMagic of the season: Lavender Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Lavender whipped cream and Lavender Vanilla Bean sugar
First off, Happy Holidays to everyone! I hope you had the brightest of joy and blessings fill your house this season. Okay, now to the business… this recipe is not quick and easy. It is also not cheap. So if you are looking for quick, cheap and easy cheesecake, THIS AIN’T IT. This recipe requires…
Mindful Hearth 