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Spirits & Seasons: Lammas Magic & First Harvest Simmer Pot
As summer starts winding down, Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh (August 1st), arrives with its golden fields and heavy fruit trees. This ancient Celtic harvest festival—named after the sun god Lugh—celebrates the first fruits of the season and the satisfaction of hard work paying off. There’s something magical about this time of year. You can feel the shift happening: summer’s still here, but autumn is quietly making its presence known. It’s the perfect moment for a simmer pot ritual that fills your home with warmth while honoring everything you’ve cultivated this year. Lammas is Special This festival is all about abundance and gratitude. Think fresh bread, ripe fruit, sunflowers turning…
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Golden Harvest Sunflower Weekly Planner
Welcome to sunflower season! As Lammas arrives and the summer fields begin to glow, I love to fill my planner with the joyful energy of sunflowers. The Golden Harvest Sunflower Planner Printable is designed to bring a burst of sunshine to your week. It will help you celebrate the first harvest and capture all the abundance and gratitude of late summer. Whether you’re decking out your planner or just looking for a little everyday magic, this printable stickers is the perfect way to invite more joy and beauty in. Sunflowers for Lammas There is something magical about sunflowers in the late summer. They always seem to be facing the sun,…
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Freezer-to-Grill Santa Maria-style Tri Tip (California Ranch Vibes)
There’s something extremely satisfying about a perfectly grilled tri-tip. Born in the heart of California’s Central Coast, Santa Maria-style tri-tip is smoky & garlicky. This version adds a freezer-friendly twist: marinate ahead, then reverse sear or grill when the craving hits. Whether you’re cooking for a weekend crowd or stocking your summer grill stash, this recipe is designed for flavor, flexibility, and a little bit of ranch house magic. It’s one of the mainstays in my Cattle Country Ranch House edition of my freezer-to-grill series What Makes it Santa-Maria style? Best Cuts to Use Cooking Options What to Serve it With Santa Maria-style meals are traditionally served with: For your…
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Lammas Sourdough Herb Waffles
Lammas, or Lughnasadh, marks the beginning of the grain harvest and invites us to honor abundance & gratitude. While the traditional celebration centers on baking bread, I’ve found that waffles, especially these tangy, herby sourdough waffles, carry the spirit of Lammas beautifully. It matters not whether you enjoy them for breakfast (we do!) or pair them with grilled chicken for a harvest supper (we do that too!), these waffles are a delicious way to celebrate the turning of the wheel. Kitchen Witch Ritual Before you begin, take a quiet moment to thank the land, your starter, and your own hands for their part in this magic. As you stir your…
