It always seems a bit strange to celebrate Imbolc here in California. I always envision it as the first stirrings of new life and growth under a blanket of snow, the first stirrings of spring that we can’t see but know  are there. Of course, here it was 57F yesterday, I didn’t even need a jacket, and even managed to open the windows for a bit, much to the delight of the cats.

But Imbolc it is–a time of the first stirrings of new growth and community, and a time to celebrate! As seems to be habit with me, I had lots of plans and ideas that I didn’t quite have time to follow through on. Alas–but tht doesn’t mean I can’t do something! CAYA Coven’s big Imbolc ritual was on Saturday, so I whipped up some cupcakes. Chai latte for the vegans (one of my favorites, because they are both delicious and simple) and the aggressively non-vegan tres leches cupcakes for everyone else!

I’d never made Tres Leches cupcakes before, but they turned out very well. All oozing with delicious sweet milk and cream, and topped with homemade whipped cream.

The chai latte were delcious as always, though the powdered sugar melted disappointingly quickly. I wish I’d had time to let them cool longer.

A fitting way to celebrate Imbolc, I think! Of course, there’s still today and tomorrow to celebrate. I think I’ll make a quiche tonight, maybe, and work on some cleaning. The original plan was to get everything cleaned up and do a ritual cleaning/floor wash deal but that just didn’t happen. Of course, doesn’t mean I can’t still make progress.

Happy Imbolc, all!