Happy February

​All over the world, winter and the hope of spring is celebrated in the month February. 
Here are a few of these celebration.– the twelve-day observance of Entschtanning (the emergence), the Shinto Festival of Setsubun (February 3), the feast day of Saint Brigid of Ireland (February 1), and of course for many Pagans, the fire festival of Imbolc with the Goddess Brigid at its heart.  Ground Hog's Day, Strove Tuesday (Feb. 12) and Carnaval/Mardi Gras (Feb. 16) are in the same vein. I'm not sure how St. Patty's Day and Valentine's Day fit in.   

Here is a opportunity to clean out the fridge and celebrate UK Pancake Day on Feb. 12. with this genuine BBC Pancake Recipe. 

BBC Pancake Day Recipe
Ingredients

• 120g/4oz plain flour
• pinch salt
• 2 free-range eggs
• 210ml/7fl oz milk
• 90ml/3fl oz water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• butter, for frying

To serve

• caster sugar
• lemon juice
• lemon wedges
• and a modern squige of chocolate

Method

1. Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl.
2. Make a well in the centre and crack in the eggs.
3. In a separate bowl mix together the milk and the water.
4. Beat the eggs into the flour with a wooden spoon and gradually beat in the milk and water mixture to get a smooth liquid the consistency of single cream.
5. Stir in the oil and allow to stand for 30 minutes before using.
6. Heat a non-stick frying pan until very hot, then add a small knob of butter. Ladle in a ladleful of the batter, quickly turning the pan to coat the base evenly with the batter. Cook for 30 seconds to one minute, until the base is lightly browned.
7. Using a palette knife, gently flip the pancake over and cook on the other side for a few seconds, until lightly browned. Slide the pancake onto a plate, cover with greaseproof paper and keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
8. To serve, sprinkle the pancakes with caster sugar and lemon juice, then fold twice to form triangles. Serve the lemon wedges alongside.

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