Happy May Day!

On May Day I always think about the old tradition of hanging a  homemade paper basket filled with flowers on a neighbors’ door, ringing the bell, and then running to hide.  I have talked about this tradition with my kids, but we have never actually done it.  However, I do remember doing this with my brothers (and my mom’s help) a couple of times when I was young.   This morning dd#2 and I were out and around and happened across a group of adults and children dressed in medieval costumes, dancing, singing, and making music.  They had a May-pole and several other props.   We couldn’t stay long, but we stopped and watched for a bit.   Even though it was a rainy, foggy morning,  there was a small crowd gathered around.  It was a sweet celebration – a nice surprise for this first May morning.

Since I probably won’t be sharing flowers today, I thought I would share a recipe.

Orange Cake

Whisk together:  2 cups cake flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

Add:  1/2 cup shortening or butter

1/2 cup orange juice

2 eggs

Bake in a greased loaf pan for 60 minutes at 350 degrees.

Happy May Day!

Elizabeth