8 Seasonal Recipes for the Lammas Sabbat

Lammas, or Lughnasadh, is the time of year when the gardens are in full bloom. From root vegetables to fresh herbs, so much of what you need is right there in your own back yard or at the local farmer's market. Let's take advantage of the gifts of the garden, and cook up a feast to celebrate the first harvest at Lammas!01of 08 Barley Mushroom Soup Barley is one of the grains honored in harvest folklore throughout history, especially around theLammas sabbat. You can either make this soup right before meal time, or get it started early in the day, and allow it to simmer for a few hours. Ingredients 5 C. vegetable broth1 C. barley, uncooked1/2 lb. mushrooms (use morels or enoki for a woodsy flavor)1/2 C. onion, diced1/2 C. fresh carrots, chopped1/2 C. celery, chopped2 cloves fresh garlic, mincedSalt and pepper to taste Directions Bring the vegetable broth to a low rolling boil on the stove and then reduce heat. Add the mushrooms, onions, carrots and celery, and allow to simmer for ten min...