White Beans with Garlic and Sage
I love beans. I know not everyone does, but they are a staple in my world. This is one of my favorite bean dishes. I like to make a big…
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Harvesting and Using Wild Grape Leaves
There are many species of wild grape in my area and the grapes they produce are small, few, and not very tasty. Their leaves, however, are large, abundant, and delicious.…
Watermelon Chill
This magic potion is soothing, sweet, hydrating, cleansing and relaxing. It is the best thing after working hard in the heat, especially if the work was stressful and you were…
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Tir Na Nog
Tir na n-Og, Land of the young Far away across the sea Part the waves, oh Mannanan Show Tir na n-Og to me Was a maid in Tir na n-Og…
Checking My Privilege
I was raised not to see color. I know people say this all the time but it's true, and my mom will back me up on this. My step-dad is…
Wedding Chants
The following chants can be chanted around the circle before or after the wedding or handfasting rite begins or during a procession. In our time of joy and plenty We…
Garlic Mustard – Wildcrafting
Garlic mustard is an invasive species that can be found throughout the US. It enjoys moist, shady areas but can grow just about anywhere, displacing native species. It is one…
Get Your Plants Ready for the Garden- Hardening off
If you've started some plants from seed or purchased some from your garden center, you're probably eager to get them in the ground. If you want to get them off…
Spiral Dance
As the sky is the grasses And the river the sea Each part of the other So you are to me When the spring flowers blossom And the trees spread…
Fresh Produce For Two-Weeks
In response to suggestions that people help reduce the workload on essential workers while reducing the possibility of exposure to the virus of the hour by only shopping every two…