

Festive Summer Solstice Dinner Ideas
One of our traditional Summer Solstice foods is soft-shell crab. The symbolism of the crab derives from the fact that, in the Summer Solstice, the Sun is in the constellation of the Tropic of Cancer, with a crab as its symbol. To prepare the crab, generally they are alive when we get them, so first I will cut their heads off so they don’t feel any pain. Then, it’s a matter of cleaning them, removing the lungs and innards. They are prepared for grilling by basting them in oliv


How to make your own sundial for Summer Solstice
These little sundials are a great activity for children (and adults as well) to enjoy making on the longest day. To make these, I will locate a tree limb, usually of maple or birch, that is approximately four inches in diameter and which will be as circular as possible when cross-cut. I will use a handsaw to cut the branch to a length of about two to two-and-a half feet. Then I use a miter saw to cut discs of 3/8” thickness. Then, for each disc, I’ll use a drill to create a p