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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