by aromaticallotment | Apr 18, 2019 | Aromatic Year, Easter, Recipes, Uncategorized
The origin of Simnel cake dates back to medieval times. The word Simnel is thought to be derived from the Latin ‘smila’ meaning fine, wheaten flour from which the cakes were made. Each area seems to have its own shape, size and ingredients for the cake. They are...
by aromaticallotment | Feb 14, 2019 | Aromatic Year, Spring Stirs, Valentine's Day
St Valentine’s Day is held on February 14th and is traditionally a day when lovers express their affection by exchanging cards and gifts such as confectionary and flowers but its history goes back many centuries. Saint Valentine’s Day was first established in 496 AD...
by aromaticallotment | Feb 2, 2019 | Aromatic Year, Candlemas, Spring Stirs
The festival on the 2nd February is called Candlemas as it became the day when all the Church’s candles for the year were blessed. People believed that lighting candles gave protection against the plague, illness and famine. As part of the festival people would place...
by aromaticallotment | Feb 1, 2019 | Aromatic Year, Imbolc, Spring Stirs
Welcome to the 1st February, Spring is stirring, and the Aromatic Year journey begins today. I am excited, apprehensive and inspired all at the same time! Traditionally the 1st February is celebrated in the Celtic calendar as Imbolc. This date being half way between...
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