As a budding kitchen witch and with the economy out of control, I have taken on a self-proclaimed mission to lower my family’s grocery bill by making lunch box snacks for my bonus babies. While it is more time consuming, I am already seeing the benefits both financially and magically in creating delicious treats to tuck into their lunch boxes. Plus, it’s the perfect treat for spooky season when you’re …
First of all, if you’re here then you must be a pumpkin spice lover. And probably a kitchen witch or magical person, at the very least. Let’s go ahead and clear things up before we go any further. Pumpkin spice lovers may be basic to some, but to me? Y’all are the spice of life! Let’s not forget the ingredients in pumpkin spice are powerful warding agents AND were once …
‘Tis the season to tap into the magical potency of Nutmeg. Here’s my little secret though – it doesn’t matter what season it is, nutmeg magical properties are useful YEAR round and for many different reasons. Not only is nutmeg a staple in the kitchen, but it is also a beloved spice in the witches’ cabinet. Here we dive into the powerful properties of nutmeg, its rich history and folklore, …
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 …
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 …
Autumn and Winter are the perfect seasons to pull out your warm, aromatic herbs and spices. What scent and flavor evokes a sense of coziness and that feeling of home to you? For me, I think of a few: cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg, and of course…star anise. These spices are frequently blended together to create delicious and magical concoctions like cookies, cakes, flavored coffees, mulled beverages, and much more! Today, …