S2 E24 Litha & Summer Solstice (feat. SJ Tucker)

Rituals! Recipes! SJ Tucker! OH MY!

Summer Solstice is just around the corner (June 20/21) and what's a witch to do? Well, here are a bunch of cool ways to celebrate the longest day and shortest night of the year. I'm even giving you a recipe for a sun-themed Sunflower Shortbread for the "cake" portion of your ritual libations. And to end things, SJ Tucker said "Sure!" when I asked her if I could feature one of her songs at the end of the episode. 

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As promised, here's a recipe for Sunflower Seed Shortbread Cookies

• 10 tbsp unsalted butter unsalted butter, at room temperature 
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (shells removed) 

• In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and vanilla extract until creamed.
  
• Add confectioners sugar and salt; mix until combined.
  
• Scrape bowl down and add flour while beating on low. Scrape the bowl once more, add seeds and mix until combined.
  
• Shape the dough into a rectangular shape like a brick, wrap in plastic, and chill until firm. At least an hour.
  
• Preheat oven to 350F (177C). Use a sharp knife to cut 1/2 inch thick slices
  
• Place slices, spaced at least an inch apart onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  
• Use a fork or skewer to indent a pattern onto the top.
  
• Bake for about 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheet in the oven halfway through.
  
• Transfer to a wire sheet to cool.