The Goddess of Butter aka St Brigid Patroness of Butter
Butter lovers prepare for the long story of why the first days of February are the time to celebrate a goddess and a saint with this ancient food and a recipe at the end. (Worth it, I promise!)

Eat Good – Live Well – Enjoy Life
Butter lovers prepare for the long story of why the first days of February are the time to celebrate a goddess and a saint with this ancient food and a recipe at the end. (Worth it, I promise!)
For centuries Mid Winter woes would inspire the human spirit to create celebrations to mark the transitional time in nature life from the dark winter into optimistically celebrating (and sacrificing for) the oncoming giftof spring. This historic day & this blurb both end with an ancient cake full of tradition & surprise
Humans have found reasons for centuries to look to the sky for direction and answers to life. The harsh reality of winter survival during primitive …
On the surface it could be any typical, medieval, baroque’d up, European city but there is a fascinating history and importance to this eastern-most gem of Europe, Košice Slovakia waiting to be explored!
Just a wee bit out of the Salzburg province you’ll find one of the most authentic and historic bits of Austrian beer history that is nearly vanished, hidden away, full of history & still brewing delicious beer!
As I sip a decent cup of strong coffee from the dining car, rambling along the rails north for a weekend in Chicago, via Amtrak’s …