Lammastide

For those living in rhythm with the seasons, Lammastide is the celebration of First Harvest. Typically celebrated around August 1. It is a celebration of reaping what has been sown, with friends, neighbors, kindred spirits, and all of nature around us.

Not everyone is aware of these old words or customs but intuitively we know them. We all know this is a wonderful time of the year to break bread (BBQ or picnic) with others in natural settings while the weather is good. The WOWers are no exception, we know how to celebrate the seasons of life. The bounty of food these last two weeks has been phenomenal. See...

 

Here's one recipe I am sure you don't have:

 

Olive Oil Cake

 

1 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus one tablespoon for greasing the pan

4 large eggs

Zest of one lemon, Zest of one orange

200 grams sugar

100 grams almond flour

50 grams bread crumbs (for gluten free, use additional almond flour instead)

1 tsp. baking powder

 

1. In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, eggs and citrus zest.  Whisk until the egg yolks are incorporated.

2. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, almond flour, bread crumbs and baking powder.

3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.

4. Grease the cast iron pan with the remaining olive oil.

5. Pour the cake batter into the greased pan, and place it in a cold oven.

6. Turn the oven on, set to 350 degrees.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes. To check if done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, remove cake from oven. Let rest 15 minutes.