A Mabon Menu

The Autumn Equinox is a ritual of thanksgiving. It is the penultimate harvest. It is the time of balance between light and dark, turning toward the dark. It is the season of the witch.

At Mabon, we give thanks for the fruits of the harvest and share with those in need. We feel the chill of autumn and know Samhain is just around the corner. The leaves change and we begin to gather our winter supplies around us.
Spiritually, we begin to turn inward, as fall and winter are times of introspection.

Mabon is probably my second-favorite Sabbat, following Samhain. I love that it is a time of abundance and thanksgiving. For this kitchen witch, it is a time to take the edible gifts of the earth and give thanks for them by preparing them with love and sharing them with as many people as possible.

Mabon represents thanksgiving, abundance, equality, and balance.

Symbols are acorns, pomegranates, grains and corn.

Appropriate foods are meat, vegetables such as corn, potatoes and carrots, bread, pomegranates, nuts, wine and ale

My Mabon menu:
Roasted pork with garlic, thyme, rosemary, and sage
Cornbread
Roasted potatoes
Glazed carrots
Green beans with bacon and tomato

Green Beans with Bacon and Tomato

1 lb fresh or frozen green beans
4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 shallot, minced
1/2 cup tomato, diced small (canned is fine)
2-3 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

Begin by cooking the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Cook the shallot in the bacon drippings until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add the green beans (ends snapped off of fresh ones, please) and chicken broth. Cook until green beans are tender (about 10-15 minutes for frozen, 25-30 for fresh). Add tomato and warm through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the bacon and serve.