Samhain Traditional Baking

[@mikeinportland30]

It's important to have seasonal foods and special dishes. I think in these days when everything is always available year round it turns what was once special and joyful into something ordinary and mundane. Eating seasonally with what is naturally locally available and making season specific dishes I think is much better for the spirit and overall life balance (of course admit it's easier to say when you live in a milder climate and not cold places akin to Siberia!)

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It is important and you couldn't have put it better. The homogenisation of food and customs is making the world a very dull place. Seasonal food is so much more tasty as well and when linked to a cultural festival even better xx

[@jeanneamato8278]

A blessed Samhain to you dear lady, and all who are watching.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

To you Jean, and all who are watching xx

[@kavannahlight5378]

I prefer the older traditions and honoring ancestors and appreciation for the turning wheel of the year. I really dislike the Halloween as presented in America. It is a very negative connotation we are teaching children. I suspect this will be the LAST Halloween in America, when the sleepy finally wake up. Thank you for keeping the ancient traditions alive Terri and Lol! Happy Samhain 🎃.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you Carolyn, have a peaceful holiday xx

[@ewnme]

Thank you! As always, wonderful bits of videography. Amazes me how Lol can find something new in the ever-changing lights, seasons, plants, and pets. Love it!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks ernme, glad you enjoyed it. He is an artist so he has an eye and just sees things😀

[@lolhardiman5247]

Aw thanks ewnme!

[@marilynroberts6644]

I don't know how I missed this last year but I was thrilled to see it pop up. I still have time to make this for Samhain and I'm surprised it wasn't more complicated. I'm a huge fan of traditions, remembering our family ties and carrying on their ways whenever possible. You inspire me so often. Love and many Blessings to you and your family. ( the dogs were putting on a show today 🐾🐾) 💜

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Many Happy Returns xx

[@pamelacourtney8998]

Thank you for making this today. I've been craving barmbreac for the last two weeks. In moving I misplaced my recipe. I will be baking tonite . I can't wait for it to cure, lol, must have an end piece 10 minutes after coming out of the oven. I feel like writing the recipe on the wall do I don't misplace it again. Happy Samhain and blessings to all ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Well I was very good and I waited til it cooled😂😂 Hope you enjoy it xx

[@cerridwencottagediary9194]

Happy Samhain or as we say in Wales: Noson Calan Gaeaf Hapus (which translates to Happy Winter's Eve Night)

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Noson Calan Gaeaf Hapus! (to you😀) xx

[@tennesseenana4838]

That reminds me of my Granny's applesauce fruit cake that she used to make. You brought back happy memories of that. Thank you!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So glad to hear that. xx

[@francescamorello108]

Dear Terry, thank you sooo much for your precious and wonderful knowledge! I'll try to prepare this lovely traditional cake with my mom as soon as possible! You know, some weeks ago I helped a friend of mine affected by Covid giving her as a gift the last thyme oxymel bottle I did last year... She loved it and felt a lot all its natural benefits; fortunately now she and her husband are completely recovered!!! Again, thank you so much from the deepest of my heart for sharing your ancient Irish wisdom ☘️💚🌳 All the best for you, your family and beloved ones in this special night ☀️💛⭐ Take care!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Delighted to hear that you made the Thyme Oxymel and that your friends benefitted from it too. Sharing medicine is a great way to help one another. Many blessings to you Francesca xxx

[@tracyguillemette6255]

I loved how you stated to thank our ancesters and think about how they have contributed to where we are now. That is a much better way to think about it

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you liked that. It's jut the way I think about them xx

[@jamimeller5581]

I'm baking the bread right now!! It was so easy to put together and the house smells so good! Thank you so much Terri!!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hope you enjoy it. xxx Samhain Blessings xx

[@kestrelfeather]

Your cake looks wonderful. I would love to taste a piece. I bake my own bread but only an occasional Wacky (cocoa and baking powder) cake. Lately I've just finished cutting and hauling, out of the forest, four cords of firewood, replenishing my stack of wood for the winter. I burn wood to heat this small cabin so that hard work is necessary every year. Lately I started digging all my dozens of dahlias out in the garden for winter storage. Another big job for a man my age. I'm 68 right now. In recent weeks the dahlias have been blooming beautifully and it is always a shame to see them finished. Tonight is Halloween, a quiet time in this village for quite a few years as so much has changed over time. When I was younger I would dress up as the headless horseman, riding my horse through the village. Usually people that would see me would recognize my horse so they would know it was me, so not too frightening. Yesterday a herd of 18 wild turkeys came to visit my yard and today five of my deer friends came to see me while I was working in the garden. It's always a joy to have the wild things come to visit. It seems, with these short days and bright autumn colour, winter can't be too far off now. Seeing you make your cake makes me think I should make something special for this special season. Seeing your dogs play with each other the way they do puts a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing again. Take care and enjoy the remainder of the season. Cheers!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are only 68!! No age at all! I agree things have changed a lot, so much has been commercialised which is distasteful to me. How lovely to have so many visitors. Our weather is very mild and quite humid until this afternoon when we had a little bit of hail and the dampness makes it feel colder. It is lovely watching animals play and they do bring a lot of joy. xx

[@VivecSaintofJoy]

I just moved to Ireland a bit over a month ago and saw these cakes just yesterday. There is so many things I don't know yet, so this has been very very interesting.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Enjoy your stay. xx

[@davidnyc487]

We always had a Ring 💍 in our Barnbrack.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Those days have gone here, for commercial barmbreacs.

[@davidnyc487]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden that’s a shame. 🥲

[@josequantro57]

Love your barm brack thank you for showing us how to make it. And your Stanley range is fab. Would love a demonstration on how to use it etc.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Oh er! I can show you how we set and start a fire - ok will do that one of the days😀

[@charliehoos9773]

I buy foil covered chocolate coins and pop them into gifts during the holidays as a blessing for prosperity

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Lovely idea!

[@GemmaleeDee]

Blessings to you, Terry, and all who come across this! Much love everyone

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks so much Gemmalee - how kind of you . Much love to you too xxx

[@shellpate2729]

Lovely traditional ideas that I will revisit and pass to my children this year. Fourth generation Irish and my ancestors deserve recognition with a delicious cake. Thank you Teri ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That's a great idea!

[@jojojacques810]

How lovely! I love this time of year and I’m looking forward to remembering those who have passed, in particular my beloved Grandma Charlotte, as well as doing some tarot readings!! As an aside, maybe the trinkets could go into a bag and be pulled out by each person, without looking, instead of actually in the cake! Just an idea 😊 Happy Samhain dear ones!! 👻🎃❤️🙏🇮🇪☘️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It IS lovely to take time out and remember all those loved ones. That's a great idea Jojo, will try that. xx

[@jojojacques810]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden ❤️xx

[@carolgregg5714]

Thank you for this recipe…yummm…I love the tradition of baking special things for the special occasions throughout the year…and by the way, your dogs are so wonderful ❣️Carol xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Me too, re traditions. Those dogs are lovely companions xx

[@vallip4254]

Thank you Teri it's Halloween here in Oz today ..family coming over tonight .. I have enough time to make this for them as a surprise... exciting

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Just in time. Have a wonderful family get together!

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Sorry I have been absent from watching but I'm here now.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad to see you again Cyan, hope all is well with you xx

[@mingrui1862]

A botlle of Jameson on the counter.....I love this beautiful lady more and more😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Those bottles can come in handy! xx

[@amadahyrose]

Blessed Samhain! This is lovely and inspirational. I may give it a go this evening, as it's rainy and damp in Kentucky and baked goods are happiness. :)

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Rainy and damp here too😂 but cake does help xx

[@tacywest8842]

Yum i am making pumpkin pie will try this soon. The film is great always love the dogs and beautiful lady. Thank you for my sunday treat

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Happy Samhain Tacy - enjoy your pie xx

[@SuperNorini]

I can smell that all the way from Cork!! Yum😋!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hope it tastes as good😀

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Thank you... I do love traditional recipes and the folk lore behind them! Hope you are blessed with lovely things Terri.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

How kind of you - thank you! Hope you are so blessed too xxx

[@cfttify]

Yum! I shared yourlast year’s Samhain which was great. Blessings to you and yours … we have spring summer, Beltane here soon 🔆🐝🤗

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you for that and Bealtaine Blessings to you and yours xx

[@EatBakeSing]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who loses bowls! Great video. I've put it in my latest baking newsletter x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It must be somewhere - I blame Lol😂. Thanks for that. x

[@jimonalimb]

You look so much like my Irish American family, uncanny! Great video and will be veganizing this soon

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Really! Doppelgangers - it is Halloween!😂

[@johndayan7126]

Beautiful. A joyous Samhain to you and your family! 💖

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Many Happy Returns John!💚

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Thank you Terri. Always love to listen to your videos. Cheers

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hello to you Laura and thanks for watching! xx

[@leslieW5177]

I am so sorry for your house troubles of late, however, I do love your new kitchen floor …it’s beautiful 😊.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Leslie - good things have come from the troubles - I have learned patience😂 and I am delighted with my new floor xx

[@joshuajacob6876]

I've actually made my barmbrack just like yours, this year! I don't usually put apple in, but like you, I thought it would be appropriate this time around. Happy Samhain from America!🍂🎃🍂

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Samhain Blessings Joshua!

[@Murrimuru]

Thank you again, I will try baking this lovely cake. Blessed Samhain!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings Katriina - enjoy your cake xx

[@Rachael-Victora-from-Bywater]

That looks tasty! Samhain Blessings to you all.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Many Happy Returns Spirit Dancer xx

[@bluestar.8938]

Wishing all well this Samhain : )

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

A good wish. Same here xx

[@olgaholow2901]

Mmmmm delicious! !! Thank you very much for your recipe! !! Definitely I will do it. Lots of love dear Terri.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Lots of love to you Olga xx and many blessings this Samhain xx

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Ginger ale is a good substitute,if you could get cane sugar would be better. I did that at New year cake but I washed a Quarter and I put it in foil just for safety reasons and my greedy big sister tore up the cake just to find the coin I was fuming mad and I never did that again, because she seen me do that and asked me why and I explained it, but she had a very bad year that year, served her right. She was a widow and was getting a few checks from her late husband so there was no need for her to do that. I didn't have nothing at the time, and for the record I still don't in ways with my situation, but it is a whole lot better in many ways.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That was a good idea - to wrap it in foil. We don't need a lot to be happy xx

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden 🤗❤️

[@dilihopa]

Another interesting video and always a wonderful presentation! Thank you!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Dili, you're welcome xx

[@maribethgalbreath6703]

I made this using my Einkorn sourdough starter as base, and your whiskey suggestion made it extra special. Blessings from me to you, dear xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Samhain Blessings Maribeth, sounds really tasty with the Einkorn xx

[@squinky7108]

Thank you Terry and Lol Jazz and Brock I can just smell the delicious Samhain loaf baking Yum warm with butter! The Samhain Hallowtide tradtion is a lovely one so unfortunate the commercial Halloween prevails today. I ve learned so much from your videos,thank you for enriching our lives. I find Danu"s Irish Herb Garden ,Bealtaine Cottage and just recently The Old Shop are so wonderful Blessings from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada xo

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Greetings Squinky and Samhain Blessings! I will take a look at The Old Shop - I already know Colette very well xx

[@shellpate2729]

The cake is delicious! Reminds me a little of fruitcake. I used brown sugar and a little whole wheat flour. Yum!

[@pameladecicco6509]

Blessed Samhain Terri. 💚

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Many Happy Returns Pamela xx

[@elaine6045]

I loved this video Terri , thank you🙏 I lost my dad this year, he was 90! and barmbreac was his favourite, he used to tell us of our grandmother making this in his home town of Cork many years ago. Mine has just gone into the oven, and I will be having a slice and raising a glass to my ancestors. Samhain blessings Terri to you and your family 🧡🎃

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Slainté Elaine and Samhain blessings to you too. Hope you enjoyed your cake. xxx

[@daggy1778]

wonderful tradition,dear Terri...................tomorrow i will hold an incense ritual here on my small terrace to myself..................Blessings and greetings from daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Sounds lovely, will be doing something similar xx enjoy the days. xx

[@daggy1778]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden thank you

[@laurapavone3513]

It's as simple as the typical Italian cake that they make, up of mountains where chestnuts trees are, they would use chestnut flour. I like the add of whisky, it must make everything very aromatic. Enjoy the cake and let us know what is in store for you within the year 🧙🔮. Much love!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I would love to try chestnut flour. Our foraging expert, Craig from last week, uses Sweet Chestnut flour and Acorn flour and they are delicious. Blessings Laura xx

[@simmisaa7905]

Thank you dear sister for share ..always so nice to visit your abloads ❤️🧡 wish you a blessed happy Samhain 🤗🥰💖

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Always so nice to see you too Simmi . Wishing you many blessings xxx

[@simmisaa7905]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden 🙏🤗

[@elenasaucier3770]

Happy Samhain to you, take care my friend ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Elena and hope Samhain brings blessings to you xx

[@karansmith6424]

Mmmm lovely Terri, looking forward to the celebrations : ) xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

We are too Karan. xx Hope all is well with you x

[@Ladythyme]

Thank you for this! Many Samhain Blessings ⭐️🌛🌝🌜⭐️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

And many blessings to you too Lady Thyme. With love and gratitude🌟🌟🌟

[@Valdaurora]

Thank you for the recipe Danu💌 I'm from the east part of the Netherlands and about your age😉. I love baking and cooking from different countries. Have a good samhain. Love and Light to you. 🖖💞🍀

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

And same back to you Valdaurora. Have a blessed time xx

[@andrastetriformis6241]

Blessed Samhain! ☆🍁🧡🍁☆

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

And Many Happy Returns Andraste xx

[@donnaleensowden6597]

Love your videos = thank you. Wishing you a wonderful Samhain.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much and Samhain Blessings to you xx

[@dee-deetaylor219]

Thank you, Terri! Blessed Samhain to you all.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you too Dee-Dee xx

[@jamieloom22]

Samhain Blessings xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

And Many Happy Returns Jamie xx

[@janinedevilliers7746]

Samhain blessings to you, Terri and thank you for inviting us into your kitchen to watch you bake. Your Barmbreac no doubt tastes as delicious as it looks! Fond memories of my own going back many years, of an anthracite Aga range, which most of the time was fine but on those special occasions when most needed, wouldn't perform as expected!🤣

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Tell me about it!😂 One Christmas we were waiting for hours even though the wind direction was perfect -definitely contrary things. Blessings Janine! xx

[@mirandaandrea8215]

Yummy! ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I hope so Miranda - it turned out ok so hope it tastes good too. xx

[@Abby-GodLovesYou]

Beautiful 🍁 Thank you Terri 🍁🍁🍁

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are so welcome Abby, thank you for watching xx

[@bernadetteoconnor4591]

Enjoyed your video.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad to hear that Bernadette xx

[@tassiegirl1991]

I made this once it was as you say easy to make the smell permeated the house and gosh it was good to eat. I can smell yours as I watch. Must make it again. Thank you for the history.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Enjoy! xx

[@taralambert9343]

❤🌿 Thank you

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome Tara xx

[@karennewbury6430]

Terri, Just added myself as a subscriber (finally). Greetings from Canada. I watch your videos every week. I plan to make this Brambreac loaf. Definitely a hearty treat, which will further connect me to my Irish heritage. May I make a suggestion? I've been baking since I was a child, and am used to 'greasing' the loaf pan, then lining it with wax paper, prior to adding the mixture. I found by clipping wooden clothes pins at the sides of the pan, (to hold the wax paper in place), would keep my mixture from spilling over the sides of the paper. Of course, remove the pins prior to putting in the oven. This is something I still do. 🫖 This will be a loaf to share over 'tea time'. K.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Welcome and greetings to you Karen. Thanks for the tip - I use that tip when straining tinctures. xx

[@christinebrown6154]

Another lovely video. Takes me back to childhood licking the spoon. Happy Celebrations & enjoy your cake. Thanks Terri🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I love licking the spoon! It makes it worthwhile. Happy Samhain to you xx

[@marydunn3867]

Samhain blessings .Your recipe is the Irish version of the Welsh Bara Brith .I usually make one for a friend at Yule ........but this year as a surprise I'll add some whiskey🙃

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Yes you are right. Lots of shared traditions I think, between the Irish and the Welsh. xx

[@stephanieholloway8100]

Thank you💚

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are so welcome Stephanie xx

[@daysieemae7026]

wonderful video thank you

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

thanks for watching xx

[@bonniebishop6635]

Thank you Terri. 🎃 learn much.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks for watching Bonnie, glad you enjoyed it. xx

[@GinaW7061]

Thank you for the lovely video and recipe. I'll definitely give this one a try x a blessed Samhain to you 💞🌿🍀 x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Many blessings to you too Gina xx

[@susanutterback300]

Thank you for the info and recipe! Great video Terri❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!🙏

[@RedbushTea1]

Thanks so.much for that Teri....looks great...wishing you and yours best Samhain blessings ❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Isobel and blessings to you too xxx

[@suepaxton2344]

🍁 Blessings of Samhain to You and your loves Terri 🍂

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Many Happy Returns Sue to you and yours xx

[@nichole2380]

i was looking for a recipe to try for tomorrow. thank you so much for taking the time to share your wisdom :^)

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

My pleasure and I hope you enjoy your barmbreac xx

[@randolphfriend8260]

😋 yummy! 🎃 & You got ALL dressed up. 🖤 💛

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

🌟🙏💚

[@salardis8804]

Yum!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Yep!

[@VeronicaGypsywoman]

Looks Delicious! I'm going to give a try! I have homemade beach plum jam that will go great with the barmbreac bread. Thank you for the recipe Terri have a beautiful day!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Sounds great! Enjoy the barmbreac xx

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

And so is Beltane.

[@gaelkone3605]

Happy belated Samhain dear Terri and Thank you so much for this Wonderful Barmbrack recipe ! 😇🙏💖💫 I did have an Amazing Samhain indeed as I was visiting Ireland for the first time (In this lifetime 🥰) and met Con and Niamh Connor and we talked about you and your Wonderful Wisdom and Teachings ! XOXO

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wonderful! What a small world xx

[@Sunshine-ke1jg]

Blessing☘🎃🎉

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

And to you too Sunshine!

[@ashley-cz1sl]

Wish I could find turnips to carve them this year. I can't find them anywhere. My two local grocery stores didn't have any, and neither did our local farmers market.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I expect everyone is buying them up to carve for Halloween. x

[@kategreen-adarkcarnival6747]

Another lovely video! I'll give the Barmbreac a go! The new website is fantastic by the way! Kxx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks very much Kate, glad you think so.😀

[@jeffhinrichs2993]

Terri, a little off-topic, but we just received your Weed Handbooks, and they are lovely! Thank you so much! We appreciate all that you do for us and our Mother Earth.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So glad to hear they arrived Jeff. And very happy that you like them , thanks for letting me know xx

[@sixeses]

Wonderful, but I was worried while you were grating the apple.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Ha ha - yes it is easily done!😳

[@Satscape]

I'm tempted to have a go at making this tomorrow. I'm not Irish, but I feel my soul is Irish. Also, "Whiskey (optional)" - since when has Whiskey been optional? 😉 Thank you once again for another great video. ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Have a go - it's very easy!

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

🍁 Thank-you! 🍂 🍁🍂

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are welcome xx

[@theherbalsanctuary811]

I am watching this in August, but your last words reminded me of something I had started to do years back and then I had stopped because of moving and work and busyness of life. This year, I will do a little bonfire and sit beside it and do prayer bundles of gratitude and put them in the fire. Samhain is a good time for reflection. it falls in nicely with the fall feasts in the Jewish calendar. lol. In the Jewish calendar, my ex is Jewish, September is the new year so the shofar is blown, then there is yom kippur which is time for atonement and repentance, then the feast of tabernacles where families camp for about a week outside in remembrance of the flight out of Egypt. Then bring in Samhain to remember and be grateful to those who have gone before you and to reflect on what you want to bring in and let go. love your channel.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I think every culture has their own version of the wheel of the year. All human beings need ritual to help stay connected to their ancestors, to the land, to the seasons...

[@theherbalsanctuary811]

in New Orleans and the surrounding area they make King Cakes during the Mardi Gra season. Inside the cake is a little plastic baby. The person who gets the baby is said to have good fortune for the year or get pregnant, and if pregnant will deliver a healthy baby. When I lived down there you had to put your order in for a cake at the local baker weeks in advance, if you want a fancy decorated one.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Interesting xx

[@vincentjansen1209]

Hello Terri, just wanted to let you know that I made this some time ago. It was delicious! Greetings from Holland

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it xx

[@haana-siksiksammurtok-lava3761]

the cake looks absolutely delicious, I'm salivating. Tea cakes are some of my favourite treats. thank you for a great upload! do you think the butter could be replaced with pure lard?

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

One of my favourites too. Yes - you could use pure lard. Let us know how you get on xx

[@MickeyMacks1]

When I was a child my mother would wrap coins in wax paper and insert then into our birthday cakes before frosting them. I never remembered to do this for my son's birthdays. I think the coins were for luck. There may have been other trinkets in the cake as well, I don't recall.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Great idea - much safer xx

[@K.Lovelace1968]

Thank you for this lovely video, what is the name of the music in the beginning it is just beautiful..

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It is Lol's composition. Glad you like it xx

[@lynnwood2291]

Love Jameson’s 🥃must try this cake recipe but without trinkets 😅

[@musicavivaserbia]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you like it! xx

[@Prachtnelke]

I need to try this! What kind of tea are you using? Black tea or herbs of choice?

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Just ordinary black tea.

[@rockraprecords5198]

I'd put the artifacts under the cake

[@gypsygirl731]

Hello Terri, I’m wondering is there a part 2 as in late spring I believe you were making a new greenhouse out of an old small building on your property to be cleaned out to replace your poly tunnel. How is that going?

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks for asking. The extension to the greenhouse is finished and I just have to repaint it. Will show you that in a week or two. xx

[@tracyrupp4882]

I rewatched this because I loved making barmbreac as a kid, so I love this video. If you see this comment, could you explain a little about why the church was against meat? Thanks!!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Meat was forbidden during Lent and on Fridays. During Lent because it was a period of fasting leading to Easter. On Fridays because Christ was crucified on Friday and so we should give up something - maybe to be in solidarity??

[@phyllisweaving13]

My friend and I went off to the Kitchen, leaving new boyfriend and her Partner in the sitting room.we had been told to look in a mirror and we would see our future husbands, she only saw herself. I was looking when my boyfriend came behind me, so I saw him. we have been married 40 years last August.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wow! how interesting. Just goes to show that we don't have to expect things to be all spooky, you literally saw the man of your future! What a great story to tell at this time of year. xx

[@morgaine373]

❤🧡💚💜

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