Join Carly Rose and Rachael the Hedge Witch where we discuss Samhain - a look at herbs and plants you can work with, kitchen witchery, spell casting and shamanic practices.  Carly Rose Social Media -  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchcompany/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewhitewitchcompany/ Patreon - https://patreon.com/thewhitewitchcoven Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0vaISHBdQtUSP8QwiA5rQ Book link - The White Witch's Book of Healing - https://www.amazon.co.uk/White-Witchs-Book-Healing-Reclamation-ebook/dp/B09HWFS4ZC/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Carly+Rose&qid=1634313336&sr=8-5 Rachael the Hedge Witch Social Media -  https://www.instagram.com/hedgewitchrachael/ You can email us at [email protected]  Recipes as mentioned on the show https://www.31daily.com/recipe-colcannon/ Barmbrack Cake Ingredients 1 3/4 cups (8.75oz/248g) raisins 1 3/4 cups (8.75oz/248g) sultanas 1 Zest of lemon, large 1 Zest of orange, large 1 1/3 cups (8oz/227g) dark brown sugar 2 cups (16floz/500ml) black breakfast tea, hot and strong 3 cups (15oz/426g) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon mixed spice or pumpkin pie spice (see notes) 2 eggs, beaten Instructions Pre-heat the oven to 325°F (170°C) then butter and line 1 deep 9 Inch Cake Pan. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the raisins, sultanas, zests, and sugar. Pour the hot tea over and stir to combine. Cover with cling wrap and allow to stand overnight at room temperature. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and spice. Stir in the fruit mixture followed by the eggs, alternating between the two. Mix until no dry streaks remain and the batter is well incorporated. At this point add in your charm wrapped in parchment paper. (see note in post above). Pour the batter into prepared pan. Bake for about 80-90 minutes, or until the cake is golden and springs back when pressed. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then turn it out onto the rack to cool completely. Slice and serve with butter. Store the Barm Brack at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days. It also can be frozen for at least 4 weeks. It is delicious toasted with butter and a cup of tea. Samhain Tea - thanks to Oliver Tarot on Instagram It consists of one part water One Part milk 2 tsp of good quality black tea 2 tsp fresh ginger(one tsp per cup) 2 cardamom pods Sugar to sweeten to taste Chilli Flakes You will need a good milk pan Pestle and mortar Wooden spoon A box grater Tea Strainer Jug Cups to drink from Start by heating a good pan on the stove Pop in the cardamom and grind it in a pestle and mortar - then grate the ginger into the mortar Pour the water into the pan and bring to the boil Add the ginger and cardamom Then add the milk add the tea and sugar and then sprinkle a few flakes of chilli on and leave to simmer for a few minutes. Pour into a jug through a tea strainer and leave for a few minutes - then serve - you can adjust the ingredients to your taste also!