All in Celebrating Tolkien

Almond, Citrus, and Lavender Lembas Printable Recipe

It’s been a few years since I perfected my recipe for Lembas, waybread of the Elves. While some recipes remain more minimal, I felt anything elvish would have a very distinct floral or herbal flavor and so I chose to incorporate citrus and lavender into mine. My little hobbits have grown to love these and look forward to them every year, which has been such a joy to see…

The Lord of the Rings Party Supplies: “Star of Eärendil” Party Goods (Free Printables & Canva Template)

The great tale of the voyage of Eärendil is a common thread which unites nearly all of Tolkien’s legendarium, so it felt appropriate to use as a starting point for designing party goods for a The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit (or even The Silmarillion) inspired party. Below are four free party-planning resources that I’m happy to share: two editable Canva templates, and two free digital downloads. I hope you enjoy them!

Tolkien on the Incarnation: "The Eucatastrophe of Man's History"

Unlike other fairy-tales which are set in the sub-created secondary worlds of their authors, the Eucatastrophe of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection is true in our primary world, a story written by the Divine Author himself. Tolkien writes, “Art has been verified. God is the Lord, of angels, and of men—and of elves. Legend and History have met and fused.”