This Saturday, March 3, is the Esbat known as the Worm Moon. The Farmer's Almanac describes the Worm Moon and its name with the following passage: " As the temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear, heralding the return of the robins. The more Northern tribes (Native Americans) knew this moon as the Full Crow Moon, when the cawing of crow signals the end of winter; or the Full Crust Moon, because the snow cover becomes crusted from thawing by day and freezing by night. The Full Sap Moon, marking the time of tapping maple trees, is another variation. To the settlers, it was also known as the Lenten Moon, and was considered to be the last full moon of winter."
Karri Ann Allrich had this to say about the March full moon from her kitchen witchery cookbook, Cooking by Moonlight: A Witch's Guide to Culinary Magic: " The Goddess is now a maiden, brightening with every lengthening day, as we approach the Spring Equinox, the moment of equal light and dark. Her crescent rises in the east, fuller now, and beginning to ripen. The Green Man of the forest is rousing awake. His time is coming. The new moon in Aries challenges us to look ahead with anticipation, asserting the power of "I Am." This new moon provides us with an opportunity to create a focus for our goals, to honor spontaneity and take risks." She recommends cooking the following menu from her collection of recipes to enhance your March Esbat experience: Lemon Hummus, Crispy Sweet Potato Skins, Roasted Vegetable Chowder, Orange Walnut Scones, Balsamic Roasted Chicken with Peppers, Colcannon, Roasted Potatoes Provencal, Lemon Pie with Raspberry Sauce, and Irish Coffee. Any and all of these recipes can be found in her book, or I can supply them for all who are interested.
In Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen, he lists foods that are associated ruled by the moon, and that are appropriate for eating at this special time of the month. Each of theses foods has their own special purpose as well. The list includes:
Lentils- energy, peace
Broccoli: energy, protection
Brussel Sprouts: energy, protection
Cabbage: energy, protection, money
Cauliflower: energy, protection
Cucumber: energy, peace, healing
Lettuce: energy, peace, money, celibacy
Mushroom: psychic awareness
Onion: protection, weight loss
Potato: protection, compassion
Pumpkin: healing, money
Seaweed: weight loss
Soy: protection, awareness, spirituality
Blueberry: protection
Grape/Raisin: dreams, fertility, money
Lemon: love, happiness, purification
Melon: healing, protection
Papaya: love
Passion Fruit: love, peace
Chickweed: weight loss
Poppy: fertility, love
Coconut: spirituality, awareness, purification
White wine
Milk: love, spirituality
Butter: spirituality
Yogurt: spirituality
Ice Cream: various energies due to flavors/contents

Use these foods at the full moon for any of their listed intentions/purposes and to enhance your Esbat experience! Now, how about some recipes associated with the above foods?

Sources: www.farmersalmanac.com/astronomy/fullmoonnames.html
Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen
Karri Ann Allrich's Cooking by Moonlight: A Witch's Guide to Culinary Magic

Here's wishing you all a wonderful day of love!