A blessed July everyone!
This is a post from the Solstice which I am only sharing on the website today:
“Today marks the longest day of the year. We celebrate the peak energy available at this time, but it is a bittersweet moment. Despite the joy and abundance of this time, the energetic scales are tipped; and once again we will begin the descent into darkness."
Whilst there is a definite sense of making merry at this time ~ celebrating the abundance of summer and enjoying time outside with friends and family ~ it can be a time tinged with sadness for many, including myself. For those of us with chronic illness who are solar powered, and are only really just starting to feel healthy, well and energised, it’s frustrating to know that the days will start to draw in, in a few days’ time.
But let us put those thoughts aside for now, and revel in this peak moment of light and warmth!
Rather than a traditional Honey Cake, I made an Apple Cake this year. This will grace our table many times between now and Samhain. In many ways it’s more like a pudding than a cake. It is delicious served warm with custard. I have tried this recipe successfully with Gluten-free flour, but not vegan substitutes. I’m sure it would work well.
APPLE CAKE
Ingredients:
225g Self Raising Flour
110g Caster Sugar
170g Bramley Apples, chopped
85g Butter, melted
150ml Milk
1 egg
1 tsp Cinnamon
Method:
Line an 8 inch tin, preheat the oven to 200c
Sift the flour into a bowl with the spice and sugar
Beat the egg and add to the milk and melted butter
Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture, mix well
Add the apple, mix well
Spoon into the tin, sprinkle some sugar on top
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean
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