May's Full Moon

This next full moon goes by the name of the Flower Moon, due to the abundance of flowers in bloom. Hence the old saying, "April showers bring May flowers". Seattle's cold and damp April weather has hindered some of the great foods of spring. The few days in between of great sunshine may allow this next dinner to be full of some new spring eats.

May's full moon is also known as the corn planting moon and the milk moon. The cows and goats are done birthing the young calves and kids, which results in lots of milk, and fresh cheeses. We won't be doing any corn planting in our garden but later in this moon cycle would be the time to do so. As far as food goes, this would be a great time to use a lot of the corm meal I have saved up. If anyone has some other names they have found for this moon let me know. I would love to get others involved.

April's Full Pink Moon Menu

APRIL'S FULL MOON NAMES:

Full Pink Moon
Full Sprouting Grass Moon
Full Egg Moon
Full Fish Moon

Cocktails/ Hors d’oeuvres:
Rosemary Infused Vodka with Pomegranate juice
Salt-Roasted Shrimp with White Wine Butter Suace

First Course:
Salad made with wild spring greens, endive, and sunflower sprouts
Topped with a poached egg, bacon, Estrella's Wynoochee blue cheese and creamy vinaigrette dressing.

Second Course:
Housemade fresh linguine with beets and their greens, topped with Parmesan.

Main Course:
Grilled apple smoked king salmon with horseradish cream sauce.
Sauteed Fiddlehead ferns.

Dessert:
Homemade Custard Pie, with a side of maple walnut ice cream