Gloaming : Folklore, recipes and crafts to spark glimmers of joy in the darker months by Rosie Steer

“We often feel like winter is a time when the magic falls away. Rosie shows us that it’s very much still there, we just need to know how to look for it.” – Ramona JonesRosie Steer’s Celtic ancestors celebrated micro-seasons all-year round. Honouring these mini milestones has enabled her to reclaim wintertime, transforming it from something to fear into something to savour.

Gloaming is a collection of cosy crafts, soul-nourishing recipes and slow living activities inspired by stories and traditions from Scottish folklore, divided into four ancient seasons:· Hairst (harvest)· Samhain (Hallowe’en)· Howe o’the Year (winter solstice)· Waretym (earliest spring). Revel in Rosie’s step-by-step projects such as Clay Pressed Botanical Imprints and an Upcycled Hot Water Bottle Cover; relish her easy-to-make bakes such as Spiced Pumpkin Loaf Cake and Clementine and Almond Buns; and soak up folk stories of Scottish wintertime. Rosie shows us that we can all find glimmers, even amongst the hardest times and the darkest winters.

· Rosie Steer is the Edinburgh-based creator behind @everythinglooksrosie· She found solace in the Celtic Wheel of the Year following poor mental health. · Gloaming is perfect for fans of Katherine May, The Almanac series and The Little Book of Hygge.

Format:Hardback 192 pages
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781526694928
Published:22 Oct 2026
Classifications:United Kingdom, Great Britain, General cookery & recipes, Nostalgia: general
Weight:497g