Beltain Marigold Custard

Traditional Beltaine food come from dairy, and Marigold Custard (Below) and Vanilla Ice Cream are good. There is also a tradional Oatmeal Cake that is appropriate. For meats, the Pig is concidered an animal sacred to the goddess, and was said to protect Witches on May morning. Old lore says a pig should only be slaughtered when the moon is Waxing, and that they should not be slaughtered on a Monday, a day sacred to the moon. A Beltane meal of pork would seem appropriate to the day.

Beltaine Marigold Custard

2 Cups Milk
1 Cup Marigold Petals
1/4 tsp. Salt
3 Tbsp. Sugar
1 to 2 inch piece of Vanilla Bean (Around 1 Tsp I think)
3 Egg Yolks, beaten slightly
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. rose water
whipped cream

Using a mortar and pestle or a spoon, crush Marigold petals. Mix Salt, sugar, and spices together. Scald milk with the vanilla and the Marigolds. Remove the Vanilla bean and add the egg yolks and dry ingredients. Cook on low heat. When the mixture coats a spoon, add the rose water and let it cool. Serve in bowls, garnished with Whipped Cream and fresh marigold petals.