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  • House of Light (Lumen) Recipe

    House of Light (Lumen) Recipe

    Honeyed Oat & Berry Cakes

    Dawncakes of Lumen

    Inspired by Rayne, the Knight of Light, and healing grove traditions.

    Ingredients (Modern Adaptation)

    • 1 cup rolled oats – £0.30
    • 1 mashed banana (or 2 medjool dates, blended) – £0.25
    • 1 egg (or flax egg) – £0.20
    • 2 tbsp honey – £0.40
    • 1 tbsp chopped nuts (hazelnuts or almonds) – £0.30
    • Handful of fresh or dried berries (e.g. elderberries, blackberries) – £0.50
    • A pinch of salt – £0.05
    • Optional: edible flower petals for decoration (lavender or chamomile) – £0.25

    Estimated Cost per Serving £2.25 (makes 6–8 small cakes)

    Historical Insight

    Oats, nuts, and

    berries were key staples for Bronze Age peoples, especially those living in upland or forested areas. Honey was both food and medicine. Edible flowers were often added for spiritual or healing symbolism.

    Substitutions

    • Banana can be replaced with mashed apple or soaked dried fruit.
    • Swap honey for date syrup or maple syrup if vegan.
    • Any local berries or wild fruits (e.g. rosehip, sloes) will suit.

    Method

    1. Mix oats, banana, egg, and honey in a bowl until sticky.
    2. Fold in berries and nuts.
    3. Shape into small patties and bake on a lined tray at 175°C for 12–15 minutes.
    4. Serve with herbal tea, ideally near morning light. Uplifting, healing, and full of lore.

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  • House of Earth (Terra) Recipe

    House of Earth (Terra) Recipe

    Bronze Age Root & Grain Bowl


    Hearthstone Harvest Bowl
    Inspired by Draven and the steady traditions of the Earth

    Ingredients (Modern Adaptation)

    • 1 cup pearl barley (or bulgur wheat) – £0.60
    • 1 parsnip, peeled and chopped £0.30
    • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped £0.20
    • 1 leek, sliced £0.40
    • 1 small turnip, chopped £0.35
    • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil or butter £0.10
    • Salt and pepper (or crushed wild herbs) – £0.05
    • Optional: soft cheese (like goat cheese) or oat cream for richness £0.50

    Estimated Cost per Serving: £2.50
    (serves 2–3)

    Historical Insight
    Grain and root vegetables formed the basis of Bronze Age meals in lowland Britain. Pearl barley, turnips, and wild leeks were common, often boiled or roasted near hearth fires. Butter or animal fat was prized and sometimes substituted with pressed oils.

    Substitutions

    • Barley can be swapped for spelt, bulgur wheat, or even brown rice.
    • Use any available root vegetables (e.g., swede, sweet potato).
    • Foraged herbs or nettles can replace salt in a rustic version.

    Method

    1. Boil the barley in salted water (2:1 ratio) for 30–35 mins until tender.
    2. Roast parsnip, carrot, leek, and turnip with oil and a pinch of salt for 25–30 mins at 180°C.
    3. Combine barley and vegetables in a bowl. Drizzle with oat cream or scatter cheese if desired.
    4. Serve warm by the hearth nourishing, grounding, and Bronze Age simple

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