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The Mystique of Orkney Island

Orkney, a place where mystique hangs in the sea air. Where the beauty is how the land gently frames the sky showcasing the brightest blue hues and crisp white clouds, magnificent slow sunsets, mysterious rolling fog at all hours of the day, and dark night skies are beautifully overwhelmed by the endless stars.
A place where history holds more secrets per condensed acre than perhaps anywhere else. And where besides tourism, local life still sustains itself from the local farms and fresh seafood.

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!)

Winter’s End Begins With Cake

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