This month’s free article is Foods for Litha from an Australian witch, focusing on seasonal ingredients to celebrate the peak of summer.
Litha marks the longest day of the year, a time when the sun’s energy is at its strongest, and the earth bursts with vitality and abundance.
In Australia, the heat calls for fresh, light, and vibrant foods that capture the essence of the season without feeling overwhelming. It’s just too hot for hearty foods at this time.
From juicy stone fruits and crisp salads to refreshing smoothies and honey foods, these dishes honour the sun’s warmth and the magic of midsummer.
Foods for Litha
Fresh Fruit
Honour the brightness of Litha with juicy, seasonal fruits like apricots, cherries, and stone fruits such as nectarines and plums. Serve them fresh, turn them into chilled desserts, or create refreshing fruit salads that reflect the vitality of summer.
Summer Vegetables
Celebrate the peak of the growing season with vegetables like zucchini, capsicum, and cucumbers. Roast or grill them to reflect the solar energy of Fire, or serve them raw in crisp summer salads for a refreshing balance.
Herbs & Flowers
Seafood
Bea the summer heat with light, fresh seafood such as prawns, scallops, or fish to get your protein. Grill or steam them to maintain their freshness, pairing them with citrus to amplify the bright, uplifting energy of the season.
Honey Desserts
Celebrate the pollinators and abundance of summer with honey-infused dishes. Use raw honey to sweeten desserts, glaze roasted fruits, or drizzle over chilled yogurt. This golden nectar connects deeply to the sun’s warmth and nature’s bounty at Litha.
Too Hot To Eat
Does anyone else feel it’s too hot for a heavy or hearty meal? I definitely do. During this time, I stick to the foods mentioned above and not much else. Even a sandwich feels like too much. I usually go for fruit, smoothies, fresh salads, and honey drizzled over yogurt.
Hopefully, these ideas add a little inspiration to your Solar fest today, and we Speak in Spells again soon!
