As today is a day of remembering those who serve in the military, especially those who have lost their lives, today's food is rosemary. Rosemary is an herb of protection, healing, love, and remembrance.
If you're grilling today, as many may, add some rosemary to your food. Whip up a batch of shortbread with rosemary (you can use the prosperity shortbread recipe and substitute 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh rosemary for the pecans, cinnamon, and sesame seeds), or some sugar cookies with rosemary in them, as you would do at Samhain.
May we never forget those who have fallen. Whatever their reason for serving, we honor their memories and their service.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
As Promised - Prosperity Shortbread Repost
Prosperity Shortbread
This is a recipe that really works. I tried it one day when I was snowed in. I was wanting to bring some good things into my life - prosperity, a new job, etc. I was very, very unhappy in my current situation. So I took a cue from Scott Cunningham and went into the kitchen. I used a basic shortbread recipe and included some special-purpose additions.
4 ounces unsalted butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/8 cup each finely chopped pecans and sesame seeds
Toast pecan pieces and sesame seeds in a dry skillet, stirring constantly. Cook them over medium to medium-low heat for a few minutes, until they smell toasted. I stirred the rune "Fehu" into the nuts and seeds as I toasted them. I put them in a bowl and charged them with my intent - a betterteaching job for me (personal prosperity and job-hunting), and prosperity for anyone else who eats a cookie.
In a bowl cream together the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. I used the same motion when mixing those things together. I added the flour and mixed it in with my hands, then I added the nuts and seeds.
I pressed the mixture into a baking sheet, cut them into squares, and inscribed each square with Fehu. They're in the oven right now, at 325. The recipe says about 20 minutes, depending on thickness. Check them after about 12 minutes and give the cookie sheet a turn.
I got a new job after eating these cookies. I made some for my boyfriend a few weeks ago, and then he got hired by Sprawlmart, so they work if you want them to. Enjoy!
This is a recipe that really works. I tried it one day when I was snowed in. I was wanting to bring some good things into my life - prosperity, a new job, etc. I was very, very unhappy in my current situation. So I took a cue from Scott Cunningham and went into the kitchen. I used a basic shortbread recipe and included some special-purpose additions.
4 ounces unsalted butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/8 cup each finely chopped pecans and sesame seeds
Toast pecan pieces and sesame seeds in a dry skillet, stirring constantly. Cook them over medium to medium-low heat for a few minutes, until they smell toasted. I stirred the rune "Fehu" into the nuts and seeds as I toasted them. I put them in a bowl and charged them with my intent - a betterteaching job for me (personal prosperity and job-hunting), and prosperity for anyone else who eats a cookie.
In a bowl cream together the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. I used the same motion when mixing those things together. I added the flour and mixed it in with my hands, then I added the nuts and seeds.
I pressed the mixture into a baking sheet, cut them into squares, and inscribed each square with Fehu. They're in the oven right now, at 325. The recipe says about 20 minutes, depending on thickness. Check them after about 12 minutes and give the cookie sheet a turn.
I got a new job after eating these cookies. I made some for my boyfriend a few weeks ago, and then he got hired by Sprawlmart, so they work if you want them to. Enjoy!
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Overwhelming Temptation
There is someone I really do not care for. Let's give this person a pseudonym, shall we? Let's call her Mrs. Heiter*. Mrs. Heiter is an arrogant, ignorant, stupid bitch who doesn't have an original thought in her head. The people who are in her circle of "friends" are very similar to her. I am sorely tempted to create a "Mrs. Heiter SUCKS" page, but I am not going to do that. I do not want to stoop to that level, nor do I want to give that dumb cluck any more attention. (I'd call her another c-word, but she lacks the depth and warmth.) She may have histrionic personality disorder. I don't know. Anyway, she is to be pitied, as are those around her. Hell, I could air my grievances on this blog, knowing she would most likely never see it, but again, I shan't. I'll just take some more Tylenol PM and hope it kicks in before dawn. I get cranky when I hurt more than usual. Shit, I'm always cranky. I'm done now.
* Bonus points if you get the name reference here.
* Bonus points if you get the name reference here.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Elemental Goddesses
They aren't perfect, but I like them. :) This is what I've been up to during my vacation, besides some cooking.
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