Ostara is almost upon us. How will you be celebrating? I am thinking of hosting a brunch, but it probably won't happen until shortly after Ostara, due to work. It won't be a strictly Pagan affair, either, as I'll invite coworkers to celebrate. I want to have it sometime during my Sister Maz's visit. Maz, sweetie, if you're reading this, tell me what you think! :)
I don't have any space for a garden, so I won't be planting anything. If I manage to land a job back in the U.S., I won't be here to watch a plant grow anyway. However, seed spells for growth, fertility, creativity, etc. are a good idea for Ostara, so I might grab a pumpkin or sunflower seed that I can just carry with me. Any thoughts or ideas?
Anyhoo, back to the cookin', 'cos that's what I do. My oven was repaired yesterday, so woo hoo!
Traditional foods for Ostara include seeds of pretty much any kind - sesame, poppy, pumpkin, sunflower, and even pine nuts, as well as leafy greens and edible flowers. Eggs, of course, are a given. You can color the shells of hardboiled eggs, or puncture each end of an egg with a needle and blow out the yolk and albumen. I've done this before and it's not always easy!
For a nice Ostara meal, here are but a few suggestions:
Spinach omelet or quiche
Sesame/sunflower/poppy seed bagels
Cream cheese spread with nasturtiums if you can get them, or just some spring onions, dill and smoked salmon
End the meal with a sweet, eggy bread, such as Easter bread, made with anise seeds (It's very similar to Pan de Muerto)
Oh, and since it's brunch, feel free to whip up a pitcher of spicy Bloody Marys (yum!) or fruity bellinis.
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