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These recipes are perfect for a solstice party, but you're going to want to make them 365 days a year.
What are the Nordic Midsummer Celebrations? How do these differ from country to country? My episode de mystify these celebrations for you.
The Summer solstice marks the official start of Summer. With it brings the longest day and shortest night of the year. You might need sangria for the longest day of the year, correct? In light of Summer solstice, I made Sparkling Chamomile Sangria with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. just for the occasion. After all, I...Read More
In celebration of the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, we have three delicious sun tea recipes for you to try!
Insights by Rebecca Farrar of Wild Witch of the West / Photograph, Juin, by Constant Puyo, c.1899 Known as Summer Solstice to most, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere has several names including Litha and Midsummer. It is a day of joy and merriment, as well as major witchiness. Litha comes from th
Breathwork facilitator Ashley Neese outlines everything you need to celebrate the longest day of the year in style, from rituals to drinks to decor.
Then followed that beautiful season… Summer… Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if newly created in all the freshness of childhood. ~Henry Wads…
Peaches and pink blueberries and honeycomb, oh my! There’s just something about a cheeseboard that’s so inviting. I came up with this one for my Midsummer Night’s Dream dinner party. I wanted all earthy, sweet things because, well, fairies love sweet things and dinner was imagined to be in a forest. The earthiness came from the …
The Swedish summer solstice celebration of midsommar essentially comes down to three things: friends, food and schnapps. An American homage includes traditional dishes, plus a twist on the strong drink Scandinavians toss back to toast the season.
The Winter Solstice has long been a time of feasting and fires, especially with regional and special foods, a tradition that has global significance in many cultures. I've always enjoyed this time as a chance to dig into some really interesting sacred cooking and bring back the light by enjoying foods that were preserved in
It may still be as hot as blazes out there but soon cooler weather and increasing rain will yield a nutrient-rich bounty of returning greens and mushrooms! This creamy & cheesy dish will help y…
On this summer solstice, tap into your creative muses and channel your own personal magic with this inspired journaling activity.
A few weeks ago I hosted my first pop-up dinner here in Portland! I am so excited to share this with you all!! I hope you enjoy!
Zucchini. Tomatoes. Radishes. Cabbage. Corn. Fresh herbs! They’re all fresh, all in season, and all packed into this summery farmer’s market quinoa salad.
From outdoor movie nights to perfect picnics.
This delicious Swedish cheese pie is served as part of the Midsummer Smorgasbord in Sweden, as well for Crayfish parties in August.
View our recipe for Nordic Breakfast Toasts made with farm-fresh Cal-Organic vegetables.
Okroshka is a cold summer soup that can be made with any available crunchy summer veggies, herbs and eggs. All served with powerful pro-biotic broth.
Ingredient: 2 lb new potatoes 3 tablespoons (unsalted) butter, diced 1/4 cup finely chopped dill* coarse, flaky sea salt Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the potatoes and …
As you might have gathered this week, there’s nothing more romantic and fanciful than a Midsummer celebration. The formula is simple: a layered strawberry cake, an Aquavit and elderflower cocktail and some Swedish inspired fare – like a smörgåsbord filled with smoked fish, boiled shrimp, pickled vegetables, roasted potatoes and that wonderful Northern European style, […]
In her new book, Hercules revisits the Ukrainian tradition of seasonal open-air kitchens
Happy Summer Solstice, you guys! We couldn’t think of a more perfect way to celebrate this day than with an absolutely stunning editorial planned by Hourglass Productions and captured by Cassie Rosch, Photographer. We love that this shoot captures the youthful, free-spirit feeling of summer with rich, unexpected details and hues. It’s the perfect blend of “relaxed bohemian” and “festival glamping” and...
As you might have gathered this week, there’s nothing more romantic and fanciful than a Midsummer celebration. The formula is simple: a layered strawberry cake, an Aquavit and elderflower cocktail and some Swedish inspired fare – like a smörgåsbord filled with smoked fish, boiled shrimp, pickled vegetables, roasted potatoes and that wonderful Northern European style, […]
There are so many ways to prepare it!
Learn how to throw a fabulous and fun Winter Solstice celebration at home that includes gluten-free recipes, crafts, and a DIY photo booth!
From summer salads to Mexican street corn casserole, these easy make-ahead recipes will be a hit at any summer party.
