We can enjoy - this moment - the infinite pleasures of their other-worldly tastes and aromas… and we can consider the alchemy of their life-enhancing nutritional elements as a template for our futures. In doing so, we accept William Blake’s invitation “To see the world in a grain of sand and Heav’n in a wild flower…,” modifying it only slightly: “To taste the world in a truffle gem and Heav’n in a cacao elixir…”

The Winter Solstice is full of potential for magic! Step out into the still air, close your eyes and cast your senses. The Solstice is a wonderful opportunity to take advantage of the abundant energies and to also utilize certain ingredients that are very common this time of year.