Goddess Of The Day: Fire Woman Barbecue Festival (Kentucky)
Themes: Sun; Fire; Family; Love
Symbols: Fire;Hearth:(Stove/Grill)
About Fire Woman: Since the United States is a melting pot of culture, we turn to the Fire Woman of Borneo to instruct us in making fires by rubbing wood together, followed by subsequent lessons in cookery! Today she continues her warming ways by teaching us how to keep lovin' in the oven!
To Do Today: Cook outdoors! Fire Woman, by her very nature, is part of that grill or hibachi. I must confess this festival is included for my sake, since weekend barbecues are my summer fire rituals. Kentucky is considered the barbecue capital of the world (they've never been to Buffalo), and over the course of this festival in a town by the name of Owensboro, over ten tons of meat will be cooked and consumed, as the day takes on the ambiance of a huge "family" picnic.
In choosing your menu, think either hot, spicy foods to emphasize Fire Woman's fiery aspect or foods that metaphysically engender love. One combination that stresses both is strawberry-garlic grilled chicken (add crushed berries to honey, ginger, and garlic for a sauce). Vegetarians can use this sauce on potatoes or shitake mushrooms instead.
If you don't have time for a barbecue, light any candle briefly sometime today to honor Fire Woman and draw her loving energy into your home.