Food of the Gods

When I was a child, I was fascinated by Greek mythology. When I was barely old enough to go to read, I would sneak into my parents' office and borrow their encyclopedia, then hide while I sounded out each word about ancients gods and goddesses. When an older lady in my hometown made me "ambrosia " for dessert at her house, I was overwhelmed that she would make something so special for me as "the food of the gods. " Looking back, I know now why she called it that: the dish was loaded with sweet-tasting fruits and nuts.

There are two ways of making ambrosia: the easy way and the freshest way. To get more out of this recipe spiritually, I go to the extra trouble that makes it so fresh and so good.

For luck, halve a fresh pineapple, cut the meat into chunks, and empty into a large bowl (or use 1 can drained pineapple chunks). Next, peel an orange and drop the peeled, seeded meat of the orange into the bowl for love (or use 1 small can of drained mandarin oranges). Pluck 1/5 cups seedless green grapes from their vine for fertility and drop them into the bowl with the pineapple and oranges. Mix in 1/2 cup of fresh pecans for wealthy and employment. For purification, add 1 cup flaked coconut to the bowl.

Combine 1 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt, and 1 cup miniature marshmallows with the other ingredients and mix gently. Serve promptly or, for best results, let the dish chill in your refrigerator while you prepare the rest of your meal.

Makes 8 servings for the gods and goddesses at your table.

From Gifts for the Goddess on a Hot Summer's Night C2000 by Lorna Tedder and Shannon BaileyVisit www.SpilledCandy.com for more free ebooks and magickal tips and crafts.

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