This is such a beautiful, magical book all about reconnecting with the seasons and seasonal celebrations which are things very close to my heart. As soon as I saw that Rosie was writing this book, I got in touch to ask if I could stock it when it came out a few days ago (12th October 2023). It’s full of seasonal recipes, craft activities and creative ways to engage more with the natrual world around you.
In her late-twenties, feeling utterly overwhelmed by the pace of modern city life, Rosie Steer found solace in the traditions she had been brought up with, influenced by her Scottish roots, that celebrated nature and observed the small steady shifts in the seasons. The Celtic Wheel of the year is an ancient seasonal cycle that aligns with solar events – the solstices, equinoxes and their midpoints. For each mini-season, Rosie shares nature notes for what to look out for as the days get warmer or cooler, the nights longer or shorter, alongside activities, things to make, flowers or fruit to forage, seasonal recipes to enjoy and a modern take on the traditional celebrations.
As the Wheel turns towards Samhain on 31st October, we can look forward to foraging apples and berries to make Hedgerow jelly, watching the leaves turn golden, collecting pine cones for a Pine cone garland and celebrating pumpkin season with Pumpkin and root veg chilli and Chocolate cake with pumpkin curd.
By slowing down and paying attention to the ebbs and flows of nature, you can find moments of calm whenever you need them and really appreciate the magic that each season brings!
Size: 192 pages, Hardback book. 14.8cm x 21cm
