Mabon Chapbook Released!
Posted by Morrighan on September 18, 2013 at 9:30 am | Last modified: September 18, 2013 9:01 amThe Creating New Pagan Family Traditions chapbook for Mabon went through the publishing process yesterday, and is now available on Smashwords, Amazon Kindle and at Etsy.
Mabon, also known as Alban Elfed, Harvest Home, and Second Harvest, is celebrated at the Autumnal Equinox which generally falls between the 21st and 23rd of September.The autumnal equinox is the time of pagan thanksgiving, and we celebrate it in a similar manner. We give thanks for the wealth of the harvest, for the summer past, and ask boons for the winter ahead.
Would you like a wee sample?
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
1 c unsalted butter, softened
1 c granulated sugar
1 c brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsps vanilla
2 c all-purpose flour
2 c whole wheat flour
2 tsps baking soda
2 tsps ground cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1/2 tsp cocoa
1 tsp salt
2 c peeled and grated zucchini
1-1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl beat together the butter, and sugars on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one by one until completely blended, and mix in the the vanilla.
In a medium bowl, sift together the remaining dry ingredients, and add to the blended mixture and beat on low just until blended. Do not overmix. The batter will be stiff.
Add the zucchini and chocolate chips. Spoon the cookies in approximately 2 tbsp-size scoops, about 2 inches apart, onto an ungreased non-stick cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, until the cookies are light golden brown around the edges. Remove from oven, let sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
We hope the kiddies like it, and that it helps you have a blessed and thankful Mabon this weekend!
Morrighan (ierne), Artemis & Draco
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Posted by Morrighan on September 6, 2012 at 8:00 am | Last modified: September 5, 2012 11:20 pmDespite being two months behind on the Creating New Pagan Family Traditions ebook series, plans are already in the works for a collected print edition. This edition should be prepped and ready to go for Yule.
I’ve set up a preview, with a selected excerpt from Litha, to have folks look over and give some feedback. Please stop by the Creaetspace gallery for a look, and let me know what you think.
Thanks!
Jodi Lee, aka ierne Morrighan Corvidae of Glas Celli, presents a handbook to introduce traditional pagan information, ritual, meal plan and activities for new pagan families and groups with young children.
Creating New Pagan Family Traditions – Preview
Have a great week, and look for Lughnasadh and Mabon to be released soon!
Tags: activities, chapbook, Creating New Pagan Family Traditions, family, ierne, pagan, publishing | Categories: Book of Shadows, Celtic & Pagan Info, Chapbook Series, Main, Pagan Parenting, Sprites Pagan Kids | Comments Off | PermalinkLitha has arrived…
Posted by Morrighan on May 17, 2012 at 6:14 pm | Last modified: May 17, 2012 6:14 pm… well, the e-chapbook has, anyway. <|;^)
Also known as Midsummer, Summer Solstice and Alban Hefin, Litha generally falls in the third week of June, usually between the 17 and 23 of the month. It is the time of the longest day of the year – after this, each day becomes progressively shorter until Yule – the longest night of the year.
Traditionally, this is a great time to harvest wild or cultivated young herbs to stock your magickal pantry. Young plants have a great energy, and are far more likely to recover quickly from a small harvesting. One must request the permission of the Goddess and of the spirit of the plant itself. Gently take hold of the plant or branch, and politely ask if the spirit will share its bounty. You’ll know, trust me, if you receive permission.
Now available in all formats through Smashwords.
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