Traditional foods are from dairy products and spiced with onion, leek, garlic, shallot, and/or olives. The wine may be spiced and the food may contain raisins. Bread puddings and creamy soups are typical.
FAERY WINE
1-1/2 cups milk per serving
1 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp.vanilla extract
cinnamon
Warm milk, being careful not to boil. In each glass or mug, add honey and vanilla. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon.
MAGICKAL CREAM PUFFS
For the puffs:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1-1/4 cups flour
4 eggs
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Lower heat and add flour. Stir on low heat until batter forms a ball shape. Remove from heat. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Drop, using a tablespoon, onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown at 375 degrees.
For the filling:
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbl. cornstarch (ruled by the Sun, brings health and wealth)
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks
2 Tbl. butter or margarine
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Confectioner's sugar
In a saucepan, slowly bring sugar, cornstarch, and salt to a boil, stirring constantly until thick. Add milk, egg yolks, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Let cool. Fill puffs with cream and sprinkle with Confectioner's sugar.