Picture this. It’s cold outside. But you’re warm by the oven, leaning over and pulling out a brand new batch of cookies. The familiar aromas of vanilla and cinnamon fills the air. Your little boy tugs on your apron and looks up at you, “Mom, are they ready?” You pour him a cup of milk and set him down at the table with a plate of treats. This isn’t a …
There’s something bubbling, popping, and brewing in the kitchen. A warmth that reminds you of your childhood emanates from the hearth. The fire is roaring and she is busy chopping, mincing, stirring, tasting, and singing an otherworldly tune as she goes. You don’t know who she is, but you want to BE her. The magic that radiates from all around her, projected out and enveloping the whole house. She is …
It’s the middle of the night and you’re conjuring something ancient. Something forbidden. Something…undead. You have your black candles lit. And your dark red incense burning from the censor. It’s a formidable scent and brand of incense that’s gaining popularity in the magical community. It’s called Vampire Blood Incense. Absolutely perfect for your night of spells and seances. Yet this incense sounds intense and somewhat morbid, right? Well, yes. It …
Samhain fast approaches. And what better way to celebrate this Autumnal sabbat, the last harvest, than with a delicious, cozy meal? One of my family’s favorite things to do for Samhain is to cook and feast. Some years we go traditional, other years we go contemporary with our food choice. Either way, Samhain soups and stews with homemade bread always seem to be the family’s favorite. So here we provide …