The Real Witches' Kitchen - Spells, recipes, oils, lotions and potions from the Witches' Hearth

Traditionally much of the work of the Witch took place around the hearth, where, herbs, plants and other ingredients were specially blended to create medicines to mend the body and heal the spirit, and foods and wines were created to celebrate the festivals of the Wheel of the Year. Today''s hearth is the kitchen, and for many Witches it is the work-centre where they make the recipes and other ''tools'' of their trade. The book includes: Oils, lotions and ointments, for magical and healing purposes - Soaps and bathing distillations, to prepare for Magical undertakings. - Brews and teas, using herb lore to heal the body and mind. - Soups, stews and other foods to sustain the sick and aid healing. - Candles and incenses, for use in Rituals and Magic. - Cakes, biscuits and breads, to honour the Goddess and the God. - Sabbat foods and wines to celebrate the Wheel of the Year. - Sachets of herbs to be given to those seeking protection, healing, confidence and many other problems

Product details

• Authors: Kate West
• Publisher: Thorsons
• Languages: English
• Product format: Undefined
• Released: 14.01.2002
• EAN: 9780007117864
• ISBN: 978-0-00-711786-4
• Dimensions: 189 mm x 246 mm x 16 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Witchcraft, RELIGION / Wicca, Health & wholefood cookery, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Magick Studies, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mysticism, General cookery & recipes, Cakes, baking, icing & sugarcraft, Cooking with herbs & spices, Health and wholefood cookery, Witchcraft and wicca, Magic, spells and alchemy, Magic, spells & alchemy, Cakes and cake decoration, icing and sugarcraft, Cookery dishes and courses: soups and starters, Witchcraft & Wicca, Breads and bread making, Soups & starters, Occult Studies, Herbal medicine and remedies, magic;witchcraft;witch;wicca;magical;coven;spell;sabbat;heal