Parting the Mists Tea

1 Part White Rose petals (To symbolize the white well)
1 Part Red Rose petals (To symbolize the red well)
1 Part Peppermint
1/2 Part Dried Apple (The sacred fruit of Avalon)
1/8 Part Primrose (One of the first blooms in the Spring)
1/8 Part mugwort (To aid in crossing the hedge)
and a pinch of Hawthorn Flowers (To symbolize the boarder between this world and Avalon)

Beltane Herb Soup

Triple Cheese Triangles

1/2lb feta, crumbled (abt. 2c.)
1/2lb ricotta cheese (abt. 1c.)
1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3c. chopped parsley
dash of cayenne, salt, grated nutmeg
1 (1lb) pkg filo, thawed
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted

In a large bowl, combine cheeses, egg, parsley and the spices. Mix until well blended. Unfold filo and cut lengthwise into 6 or 7 strips 2-3in wide. Cover strips with plastic wrap & tope with a damp towel to prevent drying. Brush 1 filo strip with melted butter. top with a second strip of filo and brush with butter. Place about 1 1/2 tsp of cheese mixture on short end of strip, off to one corner. Fold 1 corner over to opposite edge covering filling and making a triangle. Continue folding as you would a flag. Place on parchment or foil lined baking sheet. Brush with butter and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for longer storage longer than 8hrs. Arrange triangles 1in apart and bake in a 350* oven until puffy and golden, 10-15min. Cool 5-10min before serving

Yields: about 80 triangles

Imbolc Ritual Cake

13/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbs. poppyseeds
1 tbs. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbs. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
powdered sugar

This is all done in one pan, so clean up is a breeze! Preheat oven to
350 degrees. Mix flour, sugar, poppyseeds, baking soda, and salt with
a fork in an ungreased 9"x9"x2" baking pan. Stir in the remaining
ingredients, except the powdered sugar. Bake 35-40 minutes or until
toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, and the top is
golden brown. Remove from oven and cool. Sprinkle with powdered
sugar. Makes 8 servings.