So, the 6 of Pentacles, but specifically the corresponding card in my current favorite deck, The Illuminated Tarot, which is the 6 of Diamonds. I adore the illustrations throughout this deck, which actually only has 53 cards since it uses a playing card "base" (including the joker as the fool). But my favorite part is that is still covers all 78 cards by merging the major and minor arcanas to form some, what I like to call, dual cards.
Back to the 6 of Pentacles. In a RWS-based deck, this card imagery featuring a merchant doling out gifts, is not one of my favorites. While the basic representation of giving is present, I prefer decks with a gentler, less condescending tone...ones that actually feel open and generous...like the one from The Illuminated Tarot.
What better way is there to convey generosity, charity, harmony, and cooperation than through food? Offerings coming from different sets of hands...a sense of community and sharing what we have with others. The riches shared are from hard work, from the earth—they are our reward for the hard work we've put in. Instead of being from different stations, we're all equal when we join together around the table.
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To see the previous entry, 5 of Pentacles, please visit Gypsy Rose Tarot. To see the next entry, 7 of Pentacles, please visit Spiral Sea Tarot. Thank you for reading - and don't forget to enter for your chance to win your very own copy of The Illuminated Tarot below the recipe!
To see the previous entry, 5 of Pentacles, please visit Gypsy Rose Tarot. To see the next entry, 7 of Pentacles, please visit Spiral Sea Tarot. Thank you for reading - and don't forget to enter for your chance to win your very own copy of The Illuminated Tarot below the recipe!
Yield: varies
Roasted Vegetables (for sharing)
prep time: 15 MINScook time: 45 MINStotal time: 60 mins
A recipe for simple roasted vegetables that's perfect for sharing (make as little or as much as you like)!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 small-medium butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 6-8 whole carrots, scrub and trim stems
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, to taste
- olive oil
- kosher or sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil or parchment.
- Set both seeded halves of the butternut squash and the prepared carrots onto one baking sheet. Line up the asparagus in a single layer on the other baking sheet. If using, add a few smashed garlic cloves to each tray.
- Drizzle the veggies with a thin stream of olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use your hands to toss everything so it is evenly distributed (rub into both sides of the squash, before turning it skin side down with a bit of olive oil, s&p, and garlic in cavity).
- Slide both baking sheets into the oven. Roast for 15 minutes, then remove the asparagus tray and transfer them to a serving platter and tent with foil.
- Close oven and continue roasting for 10 more minutes, then test the carrots with the tip of a thin paring knife. If tender (don't let them get mooshy), remove them from the tray to the serving platter and tent with foil, if not return to oven for a few more minutes (don't let them get mushy). Return squash to oven immediately and roast for another 15 minutes or until just tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife.
- Carefully arrange all of the veggies on a serving tray (or two). Share and enjoy!
Notes:
- Feel free to add or remove any veggies to this mix as you like, just be sure to adjust and add each type of veggies at the proper time for it's size.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh seasonal herbs before serving.
- Works well served as a main dish with a bunch of condiments (eggs, hard boiled eggs, bread, rice, etc) or as a side dish to fish, poultry, pork, beef - you name it!
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