Imbolc recipe exchange

This swap is International, and you will send to 2 partners.

What is Imbolc? You can read the wikipedia article Here for more information, but Imbolc is a celebration marking the coming of the spring, and is usually celebrated on Feb 1-2. This is associated with the goddess Brigid, and that it was Christianized as the feast day of Saint Brigid, but is also celebrated by Pagan and Wiccan beliefs in more traditional roots. This is still celebrated today, and food does tend to be the focal point of any festival or celebration!

January and February tend to be rather bleak months, when we start to really get eager for Spring and the new plants growing, warmer weather, more sunlight. Gardeners tend to start preparing their soil so it is very fertile, so the plants can grow, and start seeds in warm places. The earth (Mother Earth) does this too. And symbolically, so do we.

To ensure fertility and abundance in the coming spring, offerings were made for Brigid. Bonfires were set, blazing hearths and candles were lit to strengthen her powers, and bread, cakes, custard pies, cheeses and drink made with magical ingredients associated with the sun (such as egg yolk, butter and honey) were served for the Imbolc Feast.

OK, history lesson over. :) What's the swap?

In this swap, you will share with your partner a minimum of 3 recipes that reflect these types of foods that you do, or you can, include in an Imbolc festival celebration.

Think of foods that include eggs, milk, honey, butter, or greens that might be the first to appear in your garden. Or foods associated with Brigid, Irish mythology or Celtic traditions.
Some ideas include macaroni & cheese, baked salmon, root vegetable dishes, mulled wines. These recipes should be tried and true! Something you have made often and have experience with. This is not a swap to find a recipe online and send to your partner!

Even if you don't celebrate Imbolc or related celebrations, if you have foods that fit the above requirements, you can join in this swap. If you like swaps like this, with a Pagan theme, you might want to join us over at the Pagan Community Centre

Recap

This is an International, type 2/ flat mail swap.
You will send 3 recipes of the above theme to your partner. Recipes can be neatly hand written or typed. You can create a recipe card for the recipe, or just type it out and mail it off - THAT part is sender's choice. Recipes can be for any type of food (main course, dessert, drink, etc ...) but must be in the theme of the swap Recipes MUST be tried and true - this should be something you have made and are familiar with.

Please send something nice and neat that you would enjoy receiving, and that someone can add to their special recipe book. Include your swap bot ID and the swap title on the back of the recipe page or in a note with the recipe so your partner can easily rate you.

This swap is International so please be prepared to send to an International address!

Who can join?

All swappers need a very well filled out profile - I should need to scroll down to read it all. (Pictures don't count as content!) No late sends on dash No unresolved 1's or 3's, no 1's or 3's in last 6 months. New swappers are welcome who have a minimum of 10 completed & rated type 2 swaps and a 5.0 rating, and meet above requirements. All swappers need to sign in w/in 2 days of sign up date Established swappers should have a 4.9 or above rating.

Any questions? Please send me a PM as I do not check comments below, and will miss your question.