To cook meals that aren't traditionally considered to be seasonally appropriate as a creative way to wish for the coming of another season.

Often considered to be a flagship form of "seasonal superstition."
Son: Why is dad out barbecuing at the peak of our Minnesota winter?

Mother: Oh you know your father, he's just up to more of his wishful cooking.
by Puma Puma April 5, 2008
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