Braid bracelets out of white ribbons and give them as gifts to friends or family
Fill a cauldron or a large bowl with fresh flowers (wildflowers are best)
Buy a new mirror for your bedroom and decorate it with ribbons and flowers
Make an organic green salad, pour some red wine, and have a light romantic meal by candlelight with your lover/spouse. Strawberries for dessert!
Make a miniature maypole for your altar
Beltane Oat Cakes
1 1/2 cups oat flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup brown sugar (to make them sweeter use up to one full cup)
3/4 cup butter (unsalted)
1 egg
1 cup mashed ripe fruit (banana, peaches, something soft)
1 3/4 cup rolled oats
Spices: nutmeg, cinnamon is a good combo or cardamom is nice by itself (approx. 1/4 tsp) 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Mix flour, baking powder, and brown sugar together, make sure to smash any lumps. Cut butter into mixture with a pastry blender (or make do with a fork) add egg and fruit, and nuts. Drop rounded tablespoon of dough onto greased cookie sheet (about 2-3 in apart). Bake at 350 deg F [175 deg C] for 15 min or until cookies look "dry".
