Introduction and Contents

It is my opinion that a witch can be of any race, nationality, creed, or religion. For me, being a witch is not a religion (though for some it is). The beauty is in the reflection of an individual’s personal journey, through any life, from any background. The kitchen witch incorporates all of this into what she brew’s up.

Cooking is one of the basic forms of creation, the others being birth and art. And I see food as an integral part of my being. Food isn’t something I do; it’s what I am. Take the self-professed “foodies” and take their approach to food and steep it in a profound sense of interconnectedness. That is the kitchen witch. Recipes, therefore, follow suit as the witch’s creation and art form. Mostly what you find here is a pallet. I won’t tell you exactly what to put into your dinner, but I’ll give you an outline.

And a spell is akin to a prayer; it’s just a little more poetic (in the largest sense of the word). For those of us who like walking more than sitting and thinking more than silence, spells can integrate our spirituality into the everyday. I speak to God everyday, through making my bed, driving to the store, mailing a letter, and chopping some vegetables. Spells just help me to remember that.

Pampering is the last portion of this book, and that is because we are all creations of the universe. The kitchen witch needs to feel good in order to do good. We need to be loved in order to love. Taking care of ourselves from the inside out and the outside in allows us to more easily tap into our highest selves.


1. Cook like a witch
Philosophy
Cauldrons and other Cookware
Oven Blessing

2. Ingredients
Grains
Vegetables
Greens
Fruits
Protein

3. Creating your Kitchen Shrine
Kitchen Blessing
What to stock
How to Create a Balanced Meal
Themes
On Accidents

4. Recipes
Basics and Condiments
Peanut Sauce Delight
Vinaigrette
Broth
Soups
Soup d’etat
Bean Soup
Miso Soup
Tex-Mex Tortilla Soup
Casseroles
Italian Pasta Casserole
Mexican Tortilla Casserole
Home Cooked Macaroni Casserole
Italian Eggplant Casserole
Clean Out The Fridge
Fried Greens
Roasted Root Vegetables
Stuffed Pepper (or squash, or tomato, or…)
Pot Pie (or Shepard’s Pie)
Sweets and Treats
Hot Chocolate
Versatile Oatmeal Cookies
Easy as Pie
Fruit Crisp or Cobbler
Magically Appearing (and Disappearing) Cake
Frosting

5. Parties and Covens
Dinner Parties
Housewarming (and moving)
Spontaneous Picnics
Costume and Theme Parties
Tea Parties

6. A Witch’s Daily Spa
Fresh Facials
Tea Facial
Fresh Fruit Facials
Exfoliators
Moisturizers
Potions and Lotions
Oils
Essential Oils
Oils Infused with Herbs and Spices
Oils Infused With Fresh Herbs
Tinctures
Incense
Powders and Salts
Salt Baths
Body Powder
Flower Waters
Salves
Candles
Soaps
Lotions

7. Assorted Other Spells
Celebrating the Seasons
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Moon Spells
New Moon Spell
Full Moon Spell
Journal Blessings
Old Journal
New Journal
Spell by Mail
Gardening
Planting the Seeds
Tending the Garden
Returning to the Earth
Traditional Composting
Guerilla Composting
Speedy Composting
Conclusion

Resources for the Kitchen Witch