This Saturday, March 3, is the Esbat known as the Worm Moon. The Farmer's Almanac describes the Worm Moon and its name with the following passage: " As the temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear, heralding the return of the robins. The more Northern tribes (Native Americans) knew this moon as the Full Crow Moon, when the cawing of crow signals the end of winter; or the Full Crust Moon, because the snow cover becomes crusted from thawing by day and freezing by night. The Full Sap Moon, marking the time of tapping maple trees, is another variation. To the settlers, it was also known as the Lenten Moon, and was considered to be the last full moon of winter." Karri Ann Allrich had this to say about the March full moon from her kitchen witchery cookbook, Cooking by Moonlight: A Witch's Guide to Culinary Magic: " The Goddess is now a maiden, brightening with every lengthening day, as we approach the Spring Equinox, the moment of equal light and dark. Her crescent rises in the east, fuller now, and beginning to ripen. The Green Man of the forest is rousing awake. His time is coming. The new moon in Aries challenges us to look ahead with anticipation, asserting the power of "I Am." This new moon provides us with an opportunity to create a focus for our goals, to honor spontaneity and take risks." She recommends cooking the following menu from her collection of recipes to enhance your March Esbat experience: Lemon Hummus, Crispy Sweet Potato Skins, Roasted Vegetable Chowder, Orange Walnut Scones, Balsamic Roasted Chicken with Peppers, Colcannon, Roasted Potatoes Provencal, Lemon Pie with Raspberry Sauce, and Irish Coffee. Any and all of these recipes can be found in her book, or I can supply them for all who are interested. In Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen, he lists foods that are associated ruled by the moon, and that are appropriate for eating at this special time of the month. Each of theses foods has their own special purpose as well. The list includes: Lentils- energy, peace Broccoli: energy, protection Brussel Sprouts: energy, protection Cabbage: energy, protection, money Cauliflower: energy, protection Cucumber: energy, peace, healing Lettuce: energy, peace, money, celibacy Mushroom: psychic awareness Onion: protection, weight loss Potato: protection, compassion Pumpkin: healing, money Seaweed: weight loss Soy: protection, awareness, spirituality Blueberry: protection Grape/Raisin: dreams, fertility, money Lemon: love, happiness, purification Melon: healing, protection Papaya: love Passion Fruit: love, peace Chickweed: weight loss Poppy: fertility, love Coconut: spirituality, awareness, purification White wine Milk: love, spirituality Butter: spirituality Yogurt: spirituality Ice Cream: various energies due to flavors/contents
Use these foods at the full moon for any of their listed intentions/purposes and to enhance your Esbat experience! Now, how about some recipes associated with the above foods?
Sources: www.farmersalmanac.com/astronomy/fullmoonnames.html Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen Karri Ann Allrich's Cooking by Moonlight: A Witch's Guide to Culinary Magic
I need some input from you all. I decided (with a little help) that everyday we should post a theme/food (today, I chose cheese). I guess my fist question is how do you all want to see this site? Do you want a theme/food daily? Weekly? At all? Do you want me to choose them? You choose them? Or would you rather this place be laid back and everyone post what they want? Do you want my to continue to post book lists/websites/tools lists, etc that are associated with kithcen witchery, or rather do you want this site to be purely about recipes? My intention when I formed the group, was to have a place where we could exchange recipes, ideas, etc about magic in the kitchen and good food.
Here is a short list of books that I have or are on my Amazon.com wishlist. Some are specifically kitchen magic related while others are simply recipe books. The below are in no particular order. Please feel free to comment on or add to the list! You can read reviews at www.amazon.com.
1) Witch in the Kitchen: Magical Cooking for All Seasons by Cait Johnson
2) Cooking by the Seasons: Simple Vegetarian Feasts by Karri Ann Allrich
3) Wich in the Kitchen: Titania's Book of Magical Feasts by Titania Hardie
4) Sabbat Entertaining by Willow Polson
5) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen by Scott Cunningham
6) Celtic Folklore Cooking by JoAnne Asala
7) The Wicca Cookbook: Recipes, Ritual, and Lore by Jamie Wood
8) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham
9) Magical Household: Spells and Rituals for the Home by Scott Cunningham (great chapter in here titled Stove and Spoon)
10) Kitchen Witch's Guide to Brews and Potions by Patricia Telesco
11) The Real Witch's Kitchen: Spells, Recipes, Oils, Lotions and Potions from the Witchs' Hearth by Kate West
12) A Kitchen Witch's Guide to Magikal Tools by Patricia Telesco
13) Kitchen Witch's Cookbook by Patricia Telesco.
14) The Kitchen Witch Companion: Simple and Sublime Culinary Magic by Patricia Telesco
15) A Witch's Beverages and Brews by Patricia Telesco
16) Cooking by Moonlight: A Witch's Guide to Culinary Magic by Kerri Ann Allrich
17) Practical Magic for the Kitchen by P.M. Schamel
18) Kitchen Witchery: A Compendium of Oils, Ungents, Incense, Tinctures, and Comestibles by Marilyn F. Daniel
19) Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble by Patricia Telesco
20) Candlelit Recipes for Magick by Patricia Telesco
I thought it would be nice to give eyeryone a basic tools and foods list with their uses. I have borrowed this from a website (see below) that has a lot on kitchen witchery. Happy brewing!
Tools of A Kitchen Witch
BLENDER : Mingling with others, Stirring up energy COOKBOOK : Book of Shadows, Excellence, Virtue COOKIE TIN : Sweet things in life, Pleasure CRISPER : Invigoration and Restoration CUPBOARDS : Savings, Supplies, Providence DISH TOWEL : Stricture, Determined precision DISHWASHER : Leisure, The Water Element, Convenience DRAIN : Troubles, Burdens, Bad habits DRAWERS : Hidden matters, Material goods FOOD WRAP : Prudence, Conservation, Control, Secrets FORK : Piercing, Penetrating, Perception FUNNEL : Flow, Unhindered order, Coaxing energy along KNIFE : Cutting away, Sharpness of mind, Separation MEASURING CUP : Evaluation, Allotment, Caution MICROWAVE : Acceleration, Legal expedition OVEN :Passion, Fertility, Fire Element OVEN BURNERS : The Four Directons/Elements OVEN FAN : The Air Element, Movement, Clearing vision PITCHER : Abundance, Invigoration, Refreshment REFRIGERATOR : Cooling temper, Preservation, Protection ROLLING PIN : Discipline, Moderation, Control SIFTER : Sorting out confusion, Organization, Filtering negativity SPATULA : Sensibility, Recycling, Changing directions STEAMER : Slow processes, Even temperament TEA KETTLE : Divination, Alertness, Kinship, Health THERMOMETER : Observations Skills, Analysis WHISK : Excitement, Increasing bounty WINDOW : Winds of change, Refreshment, Vital energy
Foods and Their Magickal Associations
Fruits, Vegetables and Greens Alfalfa sprouts : Providence, Sustenance Apple : Peace, Love, Health, Earth magick Apricot : Romance Artichoke : Growth, Safety Banana : Heroic energy, Male sexuality Beets : Passion, Love, Beauty Blueberry : Peace, Calm Broccoli : Strength, Leadership, Physical improvements Brussel sprouts : Endurance, Tenacity, Stability Carrot : Vision, Masculine energies Cauliflower : Lunar/water-related magick Celery : Passion, Grounding, peace Cherry : Love, Female sexuality Coconut : Diversity, Flexibility, Spirituality Corn : Life of the land, Cycles, Eternity Cranberry : Energy for security and protection Dandelion : Divination, Foresight, Oracles Date : Resurrection, Eternity, Spirit Garlic : Hex breaking, Banishing, Protection Grape : Dreams, Vision, Fertility Grapefruit : Purification, Health Guava : Romance, Fantasy, Relieving sorrow Horseradish : Protection, Fiery energy Lemon : Longevity, Purification, Marriage, Joy, Faithfulness Lettuce : Financial magick, Peace, Relaxation Lime : Cleansing Olive : Peace, Spiritual pursuits Onion : Protection Orange : Health, Fidelity, Love Passion Fruit : Promoting kinship and love Pear : Longevity, Luck Peas : Goddess Magick, Love Peppers, green : Growth, Prosperity Peppers, red : Energy, Vitality, Strength Peppers, yellow : Empowered creativity Pineapple : Healing, Protection, Prosperity Pomegranate : Fruitfulness, Hospitality, Wishes Potato : Folk medicine, Health, Grounding, Earth magic Quince : Happiness Raspberry : Vigor, Stamina, Love Strawberry : Zest, Intensity, Romance Sweet Potato : Well founded, gentle love Tomato : Attracting love Herbs and Spices Allspice : Luck, Health Bay : Psychic powers, Strength and health Caraway : Protection from theft and negativity, Trust Cardamon : Increase the strength of unions/partnerships Catnip : Rest, Joy, Cat magick Chives : Protection, Breaking bad habits Clove : Stolen kisses, Fun love, Protection, Piercing illusions Coriander : Love, Well-being, Intelligence Dill : Protecting children Ginger : Health, Cleansing, Vibrant energy, Zeal Lavender : Spiritual vision, Acknowledgement, Comfort Parsley : Luck, Protection from accidents Pepper, black : Cleansing, Purification, Protection, Banishing Saffron : Bounty, Leadership, Prosperity Salt : Cleansing, Purification, Grounding Grains, Nuts and Legumes Barley : Love, Controlling pain of any nature Beans : Divination, Prosperity, Decision-making Hazelnut : Wisdom, Fertility Oats : Life of the land, Prosperity, Sustenance Peanut : Earth magic, Male energy Rice : Abundant blessings, Fertility Walnut : Mental faculties Edible Flowers Carnation : Pride, Beauty Chrysanthemum : Longevity, Ease, Vigor Clover : Triple god and or goddess Cowslip : Faerie magick, Grace Daisy : Innocence, Fidelity, Dawn, New beginnings Elder flower : Protection from Fey, Blessing, Wishes Hyacinth : Reliability, Constancy Lilac : Love, Youth, Joy, Fastidiousness Marigold : Cares, Burdens, Change, Luck in love Orange flower : Purity, Faithfulness, Fruitfulness Pansy : Glee, Fancy, Fondness, Fairy folk Rose : Love, Faithfulness, Friendship Tulip : Declaration of love Violet : Grace, Modesty, Excellence, Expression Miscellaneous Baking soda/powder : Raising energy or expectations Beef : Prosperity, Grounding Bread : Kinship, Sustenance Butter : Tenacity, Smoothing relationships Cake : Celebration, Joyous occasions, Hospitality Cheese : Joy, Health, Things coming to fruition, Reinforcement of personal or spiritual groundwork Chicken : Health, Well-being, Sunrise magick Chocolate : Lifting emotions, Love Clams : Increase sexual desires, Secrets revealed Coffee : Energy, Alertness, Mental awareness Cookies : Maternal instincts, Nurturing love Corn syrup : Solidifying plans or ideas Deer : Elegance, Grace, Refinement Eggs : Fertility, Mysticism, Ancient questions Fish : Strengthen psychic awareness, expand ability to give and receive love Flour : Revealing hidden matters, Consistency Gravy : Smooth transitions, Consistency, Uniformity Ham : Theatrical flair, Dramatic energy Hazel : Wishes, Good fortune Jelly : Joy, Energy, Pleasantness Juice : Rejuvenation, Vitality, Energy Lamb : Sensitivity, Kindness, Warmth Lobster : Reincarnation, Rebirth, Growth Milk : Goddess energy, Maternal instinct, Nurturing Mustard : Faith, Mental alertness Popcorn : Lifting burdens, Recreational activities Pork : Fertility, Profuseness Relish : Protection (dill), Enhanced passion (sweet) Sausage : Zest, Variety, God magick Soup : Steady change and improved communication Syrup : Tree magick, Amiable meetings Tea : Divination, Insight, Meditation, Restfulness Turkey : Colorful displays, Holiday feasts, Family gatherings Waffles : Gathering or reserving amiable feelings, Accommodation Wine : Celebration, Joy, Honoring positive actions Yogurt : Health, Spirituality, Goddess magick
