Tales of Desert Forest Goth

 Salmon Loaf is a winter favorite at Nightstar Cottage and is often made for winter and early spring events.  This is my (Morria's) favorite version, that I make a lot! 3 Cans of Salmon 1 1/2 Cups of Bread Crumbs (Herbs & Garlic) 1 1/2 Cups Parmesan Cheese 1/2 Cup Green Onions finely chopped 1/2 Cup of Yellow Onions diced  1/2 Cup Milk (whole is best) 2 Large Eggs 1 Tbsp of Dill 1 1/2 Tbsp of Parsley 1/4 tsp of salt 1/4 tsp of pepper Optional - 1/2 tsp of lemon zest 1) Preheat oven to 350. 2) Get a loaf pan or cast iron pie pan (Morria uses cast iron) , and lightly grease with spray olive oil. 3) Open cans of salmon into a large bowl.  Remove bones and skin (a  great treat for the dogs!) and flake salmon. 4) Add Bread Crumbs, both Yellow and Green Onions, Dill, Parsley, Salt, Pepper, and Parmesan Cheese, and mix together with your hands. 5) Add Milk and Eggs, and continue to mix till all is damp. 6) Transfer to loaf pan or cast iron pie pan, and make...

  Here at Nightstar Cottage, Robby, Luna, Bandit, Cowboy, and I have birthdays scattered throughout the year and the cycles of the seasons.  Robby and Cowboy's fall within the Buck Moon, within the month known as July.  Luna and Bandit, aka "The Twins", have theirs within the  Moon, in the month known as November.  Mine (Morria) falls within the Wolf Moon, within the Month known as January.  Other extended family members have celebrations within the other season cycles.  It is my hope that the following ideas give ideas for your own rewilded birthday celebrations within the Shadowlands and Wyldwode. Birthday Blessings: "Creator of All, we thank You for this Birthday.  As we gather here this day, may (birthday person's name) have a blessed journey this coming year, may the moon always shine upon their journeys, and may bats keep the night bugs away from their Light.  As we eat this feast set out before us, may we honor (birthday person's name...