What to Eat for the Flower Moon

Wondering what to eat for the flower moon? From fresh herbs to ripe berries, this full moon brings a sweet bounty. It's gonna be awesome.

The flower moon arrives in May at the height of spring as the Earth is slowly ripening. It's time to indulge in sweet berries, fresh herbs, crunchy salads, and edible flowers. Much of our ancestors winter stores would be depleted, so they looked to the early growth emerging in the light half of the year.

Let yourself be inspired by the beauty of the flower moon. Lots of flowers are edible, so whether you eat them in a salad, use them to flavor cakes, or make sweet floral syrups for cocktails, you can use the pretty little blossoms so prominent in May all over the place.

And of course, all those flowers are bound to attract bees, so honey is a great idea for this season as well. Whether you're drizzling it on your toast or craft a spell, make use of this powerful ingredient.

Spiritual Meaning of the Flower Moon

The flower moon arrives each May in a season of peak fertility and creative potential. We can take a cue from nature and use this full moon to shine a light on our own growth and creativity. Is there a new creative hobby you've been daydreaming about? Now's the time to give it a try. Feel like redefining your look? Go for it. You're free to be whoever you want to be.

This is also a great time for a bit of self-love and nourishment. Slow down and make sure you are pausing to appreciate the beauty in the world all around you. Indulge in soft and beautiful things. Create time for play and pleasure. You do not need to earn fun. You were born for this. Let yourself enjoy your life.

What's in season at the Flower Moon

There's a much wider variety of seasonal foods available, but we're still in spring, so some things are still ripening. Many of the flowers we're seeing will eventually become fruits, so we have patience and indulge in the freshness that's finally available again.

In terms of animal protein, eggs would have been abundant, but lamb was also in season in the spring.

Check out your local farmer's market to find what's seasonal where you live, but here are some things you should be able to find right now.

Sagittarius foods

The flower moon will be in a different sign depending on when it falls in May, but in 2024, it's in Sagittarius, which just happens to be my sun sign. As a fire sign, this optimistic and expansive sign is tied to foods that bring heat and help you build energy. Here are a few Sagittarius foods to work with.

• cinnamon
• coffee
• cloves
• garlic
• leeks
• mango
• onions
• sage

Recipes for the Flower Moon

For the Flower Moon, I looked for foods that were fresh and light but also helped you build the heat of that Sagittarius energy. I've got 100 recipes to take you through the whole day. Everything is inspired by the season, so have fun and explore the many possibilities of this season full of potential.

Breakfast

Whether we're boosting our energy with cinnamon or the fire of a spicy jalapeno, these are a great way to start a spring day.

• Biscoff Waffles - With the warmly spiced spread baked right in, these will give you a burst of prosperity energy.
• Chili Scrambled Eggs - A quick and fire spring breakfast for fertility.
• Egg & Mango Chutney Flatbread - Summon that Sagittarius energy to start your day.
• Spinach & Cheese Baked Eggs - Topped with herby breadcrumbs for extra crunch and lots of flavor.
• Homemade Cinnamon Rolls - There's never a bad time for cinnamon rolls.
• Zucchini & Potato Pancakes - Top with a fried egg and some hot sauce.
• Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes with Blackberry Brown Butter Syrup - Blackberries have strong protection vibes to go with their sweet Brighid energy.
• Eggs in Purgatory - This spicy dish will wake you up for sure.
• Spicy Mashed Potato Patties - An awesome way to use up leftover mash, topped with spring onions and chopped jalapeno.
• Black Pudding Hash - A deeply savoury dish that's awesome around the clock.

Dips & Appetizers

When the sun comes out, all I want to do is sit outside, drink chilled wine, and pick at delicious foods all day long.

• Jalapeno Popper Dip - With lots of cheese and bacon, this is a party favorite.
• Scallion & Chili Yogurt Dip - This is so simple and so delicious with a fiery kick.
• Harissa Hummus - Harissa brings a sweet and gentle heat to your hummus game.
• Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers - My husband's favorite at a beach picnic.
• Homemade Sour Cream & Chive Dip - Chips and dip for days with the gentle energy of chives.
• Swiss & Bacon Dip - Topped with crunchy green onions, this dip is basically the best thing you'll ever eat.
• Jalapeno Deviled Eggs - Bring a little fire energy to your backyard barbecue.
• Creamy Garlic Spinach Dip - A delicious way to use fresh ingredients.
• Jalapeno Hush Puppies - Corn brings the energy of abundance.
• Garlic & Thyme Baked Camembert - Thyme carries the vibration of courage.
• Mexican Spinach Dip - A spicy take on a classic
• Whipped Ricotta - This cloud is cheese is the perfect canvas for a herby kitchen spell.
• Vegetarian Jalapeno Poppers - They say bacon makes everything better, but these are ridiculously awesome without it.

Dinner

We may not quite be to the stage of being too hot to cook, but the weather may certainly be beckoning you to spend less time in the kitchen. We've got a combination of hearty classics and fresh foods that carry the essence of spring.

• Chicken Corn Soup - A super easy version of a Chinese takeout classic.
• Lahmacun - Made with ground lamb and lots of herbs and spices, this mini Turkish pizza is delish.
• Spaghetti Arrabbiata - Bringing the heat to your pasta game.
• Baked Chicken Taquitos - Fresh flavors of salsa wrapped in a crunchy tortilla.
• Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta - This pasta dish will have you ready for summer.
• Caesar Salad with Brown Butter Croutons - The only salad I actually crave features sweet summer corn.
• Hummus & Egg Toast with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Chives - Elevating toast to an art form.
• Vegan Tomato Curry - If you've got early tomatoes in your green house, this is an awesome way to use them.
• Green Minestrone Soup - A big pot of late spring vegetables that just gets better the next day.
• Vegetarian Black Bean Soup - This soup is full of bright, sunny flavors.
• Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken - Basil just tastes like freshness to me, plus it brings prosperity.
• Fiery Halloumi Salad - Yes, this is served on a bed of lettuce, but it's really all about the cheese and the homemade sweet chili sauce.
• Easy Cheesy Stuffed Peppers - Brightly colored bell peppers will make your spring table look so happy.
• Chickpea & Spinach Curry - This is super simple for a weeknight with a boiled egg for extra fertility energy.
• Grilled Chicken Skewers with Chili Mint Yogurt - Make this as soon as you're ready to fire up the grill.
• Bacon & Corn Risotto - If there's such a thing as a summer risotto, this is it.
• Gammon Steak with Pineapple Salsa - This could be cooked in a skillet or outdoors on the grill.
• Italian Grilled Cheese - This one's got crispy prosciutto, pesto, and a balsamic glaze.
• Cheddar Corn Soup - It's a little bit spicy and very delicious.
• Potato & Spinach Curry - Use fresh new potatoes in this flavorful spring dish.
• Cider Braised Chicken Thighs with Spring Vegetables - A slow-cooked weekend meal that's made all in one pot.
• Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella Salad - This really brings out the sweetness in your tomatoes.
• Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad - The color alone will make you want to dig into this.
• Lemon & Ricotta Pasta - It's cheesy and bright with fresh basil, like spring in a pot.
• Jalapeno Cream Cheese Burger - An awesome burger that's perfect for a backyard picnic.
• Lemon Garlic Pasta - This light sauceless pasta is full of fresh herbs.
• Brie & Blackberry Grilled Cheese - Make your own blackberry jam from early season fruit.

Side dishes

Side dishes are a great way to highlight your spring produce. Get creative with your fresh herbs as well.

• Southwest Pasta Salad - A spicy blend of black beans, bell peppers, and fresh corn.
• Peas with Pancetta & Cream - An indulgent way to enjoy fresh garden peas.
• Za'atar Flatbread - Top your flatbread with this vibrant herb blend containing plenty of oregano.
• Loaded Baked Potato Salad - All the flavors of a heavy baked potato in a perfect picnic form
• Bacon & Egg Potato Salad - This is awesome served warm or cold.
• Garlic Herb Bread - Made with lots of fresh herbs and garlic, it's the perfect side dish with a bowl of pasta.
• Grilled Potato Foil Packets with Lemon Dill Creme Fraiche - Make these potatoes in the oven or on the grill.
• Red Bean Salad - A no-cook vegan dish that's perfect for even the most inexperienced cook.
• Maple Glazed Carrots - Bring a bit of sweetness to your spring harvest.
• Italian Roasted Potatoes - Made extra crunchy with a coating of polenta and extra flavorful with plenty of fresh rosemary.
• Za'atar Potato Salad - Za'atar just takes like sunshine.
• Dill Potato Salad - To me, this is the ultimate potato salad.

Breads

You may not want to do as much baking as things heat up outside, but fresh bread, whether yeasted or quick, is one of life's great joys. And many of these have added flavor from fresh herbs and chili peppers.

• Parmesan Oregano Bread - Soft enough for sandwiches, this is going to make your spring picnic extra awesome.
• Dill & Cheddar Popovers - Bring some fresh spring energy to your popovers.
• Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits - A little bit spicy and completely delicious.
• Skillet Cornbread - Cornbread just feels like a loaf of money energy to me somehow.
• Bacon Goat Cheese & Green Onion Biscuits - These drop biscuits are packed with flavor.
• Corn & Green Onion Biscuits - With only three ingredients, these are an awesome soup dipper.
• Cheddar Habanero Cornbread - When you're ready to take your cornbread to the next level, try this.
• Rosemary Potato Rolls - Never not eating these rolls.
• Smoked Cheddar & Sage Biscuits - Sage is much more enjoyable to eat than to burn, especially in these biscuits.
• Garlic & Herb Focaccia Bread - Topped with roasted garlic and fresh herbs, this is insanely flavorful.

Desserts

I'm always looking for something sweet, but in the season of bountiful abundance, I think it's especially important to indulge in the things that make us feel good. So go ahead and have dessert. It's what Venus would want you to do.

• Chocolate Mint Cupcakes - Made with ground almonds, these have a light and airy texture.
• Biscoff Mug Cake - For when you have to have cake but you don't want to turn on the oven.
• Homemade Churros with Chocolate Sauce - These are perfect for when you're having friends around as they're at their best right out of the frier.
• Grasshopper Pie - A boozy, minty no-bake treat that is deeply satisfying.
• Passion Fruit Tartlets - Another no-bake dessert with a tropical twist.
• Snickerdoodle Cupcakes - Bring that buttery cinnamon flavor to adorable little cakes.
• Hint of Cinnamon Chocolate Cake - This is a semi-homemade with a secret ingredient that gives you the most tender cake you've ever eaten.
• Lemon Polenta Cake - This gluten-free cake has phenomal texture from cornmeal and ground almonds.
• Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting - Bringing the Sagittarius proserity energy.
• Spiced Flourless Chocolate Cake - Another gluten-free option that's deeply chocolaty.
• Chocolate Kahlua Bread Pudding - I don't drink coffee, so it only shows up in the form of Kahlua.
• Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread - This is awesome for sharing with friends who aren't afraid to eat with their hands.
• Lemon & Thyme Pound Cake - Fresh herbs in your dessert is super awesome.
• Mint Brownies - These pretty layered brownies will give you a boost of energy on a warm spring day.
• Chocolate Cinnamon Cake - Cinnamon brings you all your desires in a hurry.
• Mint Chocolate Mousse - This is so rich and indulgent, you'll definitely feel like a goddess.
• Lavender Cake - What better time to bake with flowers?

Sweet Treats

I love sweet things, so I'm not stopping at the occasional dessert. A spring afternoon calls for indulgence. Sip some iced tea and give yourself a break with a sweet treat. That's what life is for.

• Banana Macadamia Nut Muffins - A simple and delicious way to use up those nearly black bananas.
• Caramel Snickerdoodles - Can you think of a better after school treat?
• French Toast Muffins - These muffins are cinnamony and sweet with a drizzle of maple syrup.
• Double Glazed Chai Spice Muffins - We're working with all the prosperity spices here.
• Mini Chocolate Cinnamon Croissants - These are as elegant as they are delicious.
• Homemade Blueberry Muffins - Nothing beats this classic.
• Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies - Simply swap out your classic chocolate chips for some mint-infused chocolate.
• Snickerdoodle Cookies - Good old-fashioned snickerdoodles can't be beat.
• Chocolate Banana Muffins - Everything's better with chocolate.
• Kahlua Brownies - A rich and indulgent brownie with a hint of coffee flavor.
• Blueberry Jam Muffins - Make these if your blueberries aren't quite ripe yet.

Drinks

It's time to take your cold drink into the garden, soak up the glorious sun, smell the flowers, and just be content. Whether it's a cocktail or a pitcher of iced tea, you deserve to put your feet up and enjoy your life.

• Salted Caramel White Russian - It's practically dessert, but it's totally awesome.
• Cloudy Cider Cup - Fill your cup with fresh mint, cucumber, and apple slices.
• Cucumber Lemon Mint Infused Water - As the weather heats up, this will keep you hydrated.
• Carrot Ginger Orange Mimosas - If health food and booze had a baby.
• Mint Limeade - It's a delicious pitcher of prosperity energy.
• Strawberry Lemon & Basil Infused Water - I can't think of a prettier way to drink water.
• Spiced Honey Vodka - This is just as awesome served over ice in the spring as it was served warm in the winter.
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie - A dairy-free way to get one of your five a day.
• Rose Quartz Cocktail - Make up some rose syrup to infuse this cocktail for a little self-love spell.
• Chaitini - This cocktail simply buzzes with abundance energy.
• White Russian Milkshake - Just leave the blender out all spring for this awesome boozy cocktail.

Celebrate the Flower Moon

Make sure you get outside and gaze at the flower moon if you can. Let her remind you to take it easy and indulge in the beauty all around you. Let her encourage you to be your most awesome self. And let her light up your kitchen creativity. I hope you're hungry.

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