{"product_id":"celtic-folklore-cooking","title":"Celtic Folklore Cooking","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHeather wine, cock-a-leekie, and boxty on the griddle--the folklore, proverbs, songs, and legends of the Celtic nations revolve around this wonderful variety of food and drink. Now readers can feast upon delectable stories as they sample more than 200 tempting dishes with \"Celtic Folklore Cooking\". Illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes bibliographical references (p. 354-357) and index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoanne Asala (Chicago) is the author of more than 25 books on folklore, fairy tales, cooking, and traditional customs. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and the British Isles to collect material firsthand for her books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMany people today are following Celtic traditions as part of their spiritual paths. But the foods eaten by the ancient Celts have been little known--until now. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \n\u003ci\u003eCeltic Folklore Cooking \u003c\/i\u003eauthor Joanne Asala reveals recipes she has gathered from journeying to the British Isles. She found the best traditional cooks in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall who center their menus today around the same simple foods that have fed the Celtic people for generations: fresh meats and fish, nutty grains, wild fruits, rich dairy cream and butter, and home-grown vegetables. More than 200 of their recipes are included in \n\u003ci\u003eCeltic Folklore Cooking.\u003c\/i\u003e But there's more! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough the generations, the foods of the Celts have inspired a rich crop of proverbs, legends, and songs. \n\u003ci\u003eCeltic Folklore Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e combines the recipes with their folklore, resulting in a book that is valuable to Wiccans, chefs, and people interested in ancient traditions and folklore. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is as charming as a whitewashed cottage and cozy as tea and scones by the fire. \n\u003ci\u003eCeltic Folklore Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e will draw you into the culture, folkways, and character of the Celts, who have always lived close to the land and the changing of the seasons. This delightful book with fill your mind with joy and your stomach with tasty food. Get a copy today. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celtic Wheel of the Year 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeverages 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreads, Porridges, and Breakfast Foods 70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk, Eggs, and Cheese 118\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoups and Stews 146\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetables 188\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish, Shellfish, and Seaweed 224\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeat and Wild Game 262\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesserts 306\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography and Related Readings 354\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossary 358\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 362\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA treasury of delectable recipes, \u003cem\u003e Celtic Folklore Cooking\u003c\/em\u003e by Joanne Asala will help you select foods to serve at your celebrations of the Sabbats and Esbats: the festivals and ritual times for Witches and Wiccans. It is also a terrific introduction to Celtic culture. The recipes in this book were gathered during four trips the author took to Ireland and Britain, as well as visits to Scotland and Wales. She searched for people who still cooked in the traditional of their ancestors, passing down recipes from generation to generation. The result is a book that is rich in Celtic tradition. And the foods are delicious any time, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a well-stocked larder, \u003cem\u003eCeltic Folklore Cooking\u003c\/em\u003e offers plenty of tempting choices for daily meals or special celebrations. Pick from more than 200 tasty traditional dishes, all nestled among colorful food-related proverbs, poems, tales, customs, and other nuggets of folk wisdom. Each recipe lists ancient and modern holidays associated with the dish so you can select the perfect fare to complement the season. Recipes include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and Scallop Pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeather Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePratie Oaten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeestings Pancakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot Cross buns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiggy Pudding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxty on the Griddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarm Brack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Scones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScotch Eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColcannon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCockle Soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Pudding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlummery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ancient Celts celebrated their Sabbats with music, dance, games, food, and drink. Whether you are a solitary practitioner or a part of a larger group, food and drink should always be a part of your festivities, rituals, and ceremonies. This book can be the key to a wide variety of foods that will make you the talk of the town!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are involved in Celtic traditions, this book is a must. If you simply like unique recipes for foods that are as tasty today as they were hundreds, even thousands of years ago, you'll want this book, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eAsala, Joanne\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoanne Asala (Chicago) is the author of more than 25 books on folklore, fairy tales, cooking, and traditional customs. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and the British Isles to collect material firsthand for her books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Asala, Joanne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Llewellyn Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2002-09-08\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|European|Social Science|Folklore \u0026amp; Mythology|Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|English, Scottish \u0026amp; Welsh|Mind, Body, Spirit|Celtic Spirituality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cookery, Celtic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.46 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781567180442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781567180442\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Llewellyn Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154366136598,"sku":"SP-9781567180442","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781567180442_spiral.png?v=1774943321","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/celtic-folklore-cooking","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}