Imbolc Chocolate

Imbolc is almost upon us (February 2). It is the midpoint between

Winter Solstice (December 21) and Spring Equinox (March 20) when

the Goddess Brighid, with her white wand is said to breathe life into

the mouth of the dead Winter and to bring him to open his eyes to

the tears and the smiles, the sighs and the laughter of Spring.

Here is a recipe that represents the balance between the

seasons.

1 oz. gourmet milk chocolate, grated

1 oz. gourmet dark chocolate, grated

1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup heavy cream

In small saucepan, combine milk & dark chocolate, vanilla extract and milk. Cook over

low heat (do not boil) and stir gently until milk warms and chocolate melts completely.

Add heavy cream and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until warm. Pour into mug. Top

with your choice of whipped cream (I like to make my own with heavy cream & sugar),

cinnamon, and/or cocoa powder.

The Dark chocolate represents the bitterness of Winter while the milk Chocolate represents

the sweetness of Spring, as Imbolc balances between the seasons. You may wish to look up

"The Chocolate Ritual" by John L. Shepard or write your own to celebrate the richness of

this transitions. 

Blog post with thanks to Elizabeth Barrette