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LUGHNASADH SWEET CORNBREAD

Unlike regular cornbread, this is a more southern-style cornbread that's a lot sweeter than cornbread. But really good!

Ingredients:

1 cup flour

1 cup cornmeal

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup butter

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 large eggs

A splash of cream

1 1/4 cups buttermilk

Pinch of sea salt

For The Honey Butter:

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup butter

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. In a separate bowl mix butter, sugar, and honey together. Then, whisk in your eggs, cream, and buttermilk.

Pour dry ingredients in increments to wet ingredients until just combined making sure not to overmix. Pour into a buttered and floured baking dish.

Bake for about 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick/knife comes out clean when stuck in the middle. This was just will my oven so cook times could be different when it comes to you. Make sure after 30 minutes, you check every 10 minutes.

To make your honey butter just combine your melted butter with honey and mix.

Serve in squares and top with honey butter and a tab of salted butter on top.

Enjoy! Have a blessed Lughnasadh!

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Herbalism 101: Lemon

EP. 7

Fun fact

Lemons are technically berries!

Properties : clarity, friendship, happiness, protection

Uses in the kitchen

Lemon is used for its tart flavor. It can be found in many desserts, pastries, and cocktails. They can also be used to clean or make a simmer pot, leaving your home smelling fresh.

Uses in healing

Lemon has been found to have anti microbial properties and is a great source of vitamin C. Some say that drinking lemon juice can get rid of hiccups as well!

Uses in witchcraft

If you work with the moon, leaving lemons or parts of lemons on your altar to honor the moon is a great use. I often use the dried peels, dehydrated in the oven, in spell jars and charm bags. Another common use for lemon is in protective work. Things like a cleansing bath, a protective jar etc. are great uses for lemon.

Tips for growing at home

Lemons are not particularly difficult to grow, however if you live in a place with a harsh winter, chances are it will not thrive. Don't forget, lemon trees will take around two years to bear fruit, so be patient! Finally, you can grow these trees in a pot indoors, but they will need full sun.

Recipe

This is technically a repeat of an old recipe I have posted before, but I am changing out lavender for lemon because I make these all the time and they are a crowd pleaser.

Lemon shortbread cookies

4 cups flour

1 cup powdered sugar

1lb salted butter

2 drops lemon extract

Lemon zest for the looks

Combine the ingredients with the butter still a bit chilled. You can make little balls or roll it out to cut out shapes, you may need a little extra flour for this. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes.

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Herbalism 101: Basil

EP. 6

Fun fact

The word Basil comes from the Greek word “basileus” which means king. Because of this, many believe it led to the creation of the word “basilisk” due to the creature's strength.

Properties : Love, money

Uses in the kitchen

Basil is a pretty common kitchen ingredient and can be delicious in many different cuisines. It can be found cuisines anywhere from Italian to South Asian. It is often used in sauces and broths, but also makes a good garnish.

Uses in healing

Basil is amazing for stomach issues and can also be used as a mood booster. Basil has been used for digestive issues for centuries, including as a way to help stomach cramps in Chinese medicine. It is also said to help improve one's mood.

Uses in witchcraft

I often have fresh Basil on my windowsill because of how versatile it is. My favorite use, however, is to use Basil essential oil in cleaning in order to set intentions of love and money in my home or to banish bad energy. I will often put the essential oil into a spray bottle with some water and other oils, then I spray a small amount on what I am cleaning and wipe it in the direction correlating to my desire. (Towards me to attract, away from me to dispel)

Tips for growing at home

Basil is not too tricky to grow, but it can be sensitive to temperature. It's best to keep the plant somewhere on the warmer side, with plenty of sunlight and moist soil. The other big tip is to prune/trim the flowering parts or dead leaves often.

Recipe

Pesto for love and joy

1 cup fresh basil leaves

2 cups Parmesan cheese

1-2 tablespoons of pine nuts

3 cloves of garlic

Around 1/2 cup of olive oil

Salt to taste

Combine ingredients in a mixer while slowly adding in olive oil until you get a consistency you enjoy. The basil is good for love, garlic can amplify intentions, and pine nuts can represent comfort and sometimes fertility.

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what traditions does your herbalism knowledge come from? is it kind of a mish mash of everything?

It is a bit of a mish mash, but much of it comes from the research I did for my college independent study. There are a ton of great resources out there and my posts are, of course, just the tip of the iceberg!

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Herbalism 101: Dill

EP. 5

Fun fact! "Dill" comes from an old English word that means "to lull" because it was often used to soothe colicky babies.

Associations: Money, luck

Uses in the kitchen

Most commonly used in Eastern European, Russian, and Middle Eastern cuisines, dill is used in a wide array of food. You most likely think of pickles, which uses the top part of the plant. The leaves or "aerial" part of the plant is used most of the time in cooking. It goes great in acidic and savory foods, as well as with food like salmon and eggs.

Uses in healing

I tend to used the seeds more frequently when it comes to herbalism. I will often chew on a seed or two to help with bad breath. Some people also use the seeds in a tea to help with period cramps.

Uses in witchcraft

Carrying seeds in a small pouch or your pocket will attract luck and money. Similarly, using the herb in cooking with intention will attract the same. Because you can buy it dried for the kitchen, I love using it in spell jars.

Tips for growing at home

Dill is resilient and can grow in most climates in summer. An outdoor pot or garden is best though, because it can get tall. It is a great companion plant for cabbage but not carrots!

Recipe

One of my favorite family recipes is super simple and tasty. Dill dip is something we always have at family functions.

You need:

2 part sour cream

1.5 part cream cheese

1/4 part dried dill

1/4 part garlic powder

Mix and enjoy with Hawaiian rolls !

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Herbalism 101: Garlic

EP. 4

Fun fact! During World War I, garlic poultices were used to treat wound infections because of its strong antiseptic and antibiotic properties.

Properties: Protection and cleansing

Uses in the kitchen

Garlic is far from a rare ingredient in most peoples' kitchen. Using extra garlic in your recipes can provide protection or banishment. Making fire cider for fall/winter is one of my favorite ways to use garlic for both emotional and physical protection.

Uses in healing

Garlic has been used in herbalism for centuries, but it is still used by herbalists today to improve hypertension and to help with high cholesterol. Using garlic for its anti-septic properties is another common way to incorporate it into your herbalism practice.

Uses in witchcraft

Putting a braid of garlic above your door can be a good way to banish jealous people. You can also use crushed garlic to pull out negativity by putting it under someone's chair or your bed for 24 hours and then burn it. It is also associated with the goddess Hecate and can be used as an offering.

Tips for growing at home

1. Split the head of garlic and plant the larger cloves with the pointy side up.

2. Depending on your climate, different types of garlic may be better.

3. Keep it moist!! Garlic has a pretty long growing period and it needs to stay watered.

Recipe

One of my favorite uses for garlic is garlic syrup. It is great for helping respiratory problems.

You need water and freshly peeled garlic cloves (I usually slice them once down the middle to open them up). Simply boil the water and pour over the garlic. Let it stand for 12-24 hours. I usually add sugar to make it sweeter, but you can add things like mullein or crushed red pepper to change its taste.

#herbalism 101 #herbalmedicine #herbalism #witchcraft #kitchen witch #green witch #cottage witch #herbs #magick #witch #spellwork

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Hello! I used to be a witch when I was younger but now I dabble with a mix of religions and want to get back into witchcraft as a means of finding myself so to speak. I understand there are types of witches or perhaps types of witch 'aesthetics'. Like, I'm fond of the sun, not the moon, I'm fond of the weather, not the sea. Is a storm witch the same as a sea witch? Can a celestial witch dabble with just the sun or must I work with all the stars and planets? I like the types of aesthetics as well, but I don't know if there are... subtypes? Is there a list of all of them and what others they're related to? I wish a chart were handy xD

Hi! I understand that feeling all too well. When I first started practicing all those years ago, I only ever saw people talk about the "cliché" paths. Lunar witch, green witch, sea witch, etc. to name a few. You are absolutely correct… There are subtypes! However, the most important thing to be aware of is that the only time the label matters is if you want it to. My account focuses on Kitchen witchcraft, but that is by no means the entirety of my practice. I chose one specific path to focus on for this account, but when it comes to my practice as a whole, I probably wouldn't label it as just one "type". If you are looking to find a more specific label, researching around and taking in all of the many types of witches exist may help you figure it out. 

#witchcraft #witch #magick #types of witches

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Herbalism 101: Mullein

EP. 3

Fun fact! In the 1700s, the United States first used Mullein as a way to poison fish!

Properties: Protection, health, courage

Uses in the Kitchen

Mullein unfortunately is not the best tasting herb. Because of this, it is rarely included in recipes. However, the most common way to consume Mullein is by making it into a tea. This way you can add another herb or tea to balance the taste.

Uses in Healing

One of the most common uses for Mullein, dating back thousands of years, is targeting respiratory issues. The modern use of this is many smokers use Mullein tea to loosen congestion and help clear the lungs. Infused in olive oil is often used to clear ear infections as well. 

Uses in Witchcraft

Mullein has many uses in witchcraft, but my personal favorite is keeping a small pouch of it under my pillow and in my purse to help ward off nightmares and bad spirits. Hanging it in your doorways is another effective way to do this. Ground Mullein is sometimes used as a replacement for graveyard dirt in certain spells.

Tips for growing it at home

Mullein is very weed-like, it needs a lot of Sun and is very resilient. This plant is often found in overgrown fields and abandoned buildings. It is also pretty easy to grow from a seed. Early spring is the best time for planting especially if you want to grow it indoors. They do not need a ton of water, but well drained soil is best.

Recipe

Unfortunately, this is not a commonly used herb in cooking. My suggestion is to give mullein tea a try! You can purchase it pre made or you can get straight up dried mullein and make your own!

#herbalism 101 #kitchen witch #green witch #cottage witch #herbs #magick #spellwork #herbalmedicine #herbalism #witchcraft #witch #mullein

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Herbalism 101: Bay Leaves

EP. 2

Bay leaves are one of my absolute favorite herbs when cooking with intention. They are delicious and very common in tons of food cultures. On top of this, they are quite easily accessible.

Properties: Protection, healing, success

Uses in the Kitchen

Bay laurel, more commonly referred to as Bay leaves, is a very versatile plant. I often use it in cooking to flavor stocks or pickled goods. With such an aromatic flavor, it tastes great in hearty or acidic dishes. Tying a bunch together with bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme is a great way to add flavor to stock.

Uses in Healing

Bay leaves have a number of benefits when used in herbalism. Bay leaves do have many digestion related benefits. They can help with bloating and gas, in this case I usually use them to make a tea along with peppermint. The leaves are also good for treating certain skin ailments that do not involve broken skin, such as dandruff! Adding bay leaf oil into your hair care routine would be a good option.

Uses in Witchcraft

Bay leaves, particularly in witchcraft, are extremely versatile. One of the most common uses is setting intentions. The easiest way I have found to do this is to use a marker or candle wax to write out your intentions or a sigil onto the Bayleaf itself. I will often use this in simmer pots or cooking (if you are cooking with it, make sure it is a safe marker for that use). Some other ways to use this is burning they leave or putting it in your shoe to carry with you throughout the day.

Tips for Growing at Home

Bay leaves come from a tree called Bay Laurel. They can be grown inside and pruned to be kept at a certain size, but because they are a slow growing tree they can ultimately reach very large sizes when grown outdoors. If you are attempting to grow it inside the most important things are well draining soil, the right amount of humidity, and lots and lots of sunlight. 

Bay leaf tea

In order to make this tasty and beneficial tea, you only need a few things: 2 bay leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, and hot water. Steep the ingredients as you would any tea and enjoy while hot. I drink this when I'm having stomach issues or I'm feeling a bit on edge.

As always, this is not medical advice. These are helpful home tips and remedies, but they will not cure diseases.

#kitchen witch #witchcraft #witch #green witch #cottage witch #herbs #magick #spellwork #herbalism #herbalmedicine #herbalism 101 #bay leaves #bay leaf #intentions

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Herbalism 101: Rosemary

EP. 1

Rosemary has been used by humans for centuries. Dating all the way back to 220 A.D. in China, this herb has been used by hundreds of cultures for hundreds of different reasons. Some cultures believed it could strengthen a persons memory, others considered it to be a symbol of a loyal marriage.

Properties: memory, love, cleansing, protection

Uses in the Kitchen

There are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with rosemary. It has a pine-y, earthy flavor that goes really well with gamy meat like lamb or earthy flavors like mushrooms. Another option is pairing with lemon or other citrus to break up the earthy flavor. Cooking will always go hand-in-hand with herbalism. So, when using rosemary in food, make sure to remember it's magic properties as well and use them to your advantage. 

Uses in healing

Rosemary has a lot of medicinal benefits. For exterior use, it can be great in oils and salves.  Things like dandruff, acne, and dry skin can benefit. Rosemary can be very good for indigestion, stomach cramps, and mental fatigue. Making a tea is my personal favorite way to consume rosemary. 

Uses in Witchcraft

While it is often used as a filler herb in spells or recipes, it does have some unique properties. One of the longest standing uses for rosemary is memory. While burning rosemary is a great way to banish and cleanse your home, cooking with it with intention is my personal favorite use. This herb is also known to symbolize fidelity between lovers. To strengthen an existing bond, making a dish that has rosemary and other relating herbs (catnip, basil, cardamom, etc) is a great way to go. 

Tips to Grow at Home

1. Grow rosemary by your doors as protection

2. Sandy soil is best

3. LOTS of Sun, not too much water

Rosemary Ointment

3 teaspoons dried rosemary

1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 teaspoons sage

1 cup oil

1/3-1/2 cup beeswax or other carrier oil

Start off by infusing the oil with all of the dry ingredients. I do this in a mason jar in a pot of water, but any sort of double boiler situation will work. This is where you can add an optional drop of peppermint oil. It takes about 30-45 minutes on low low heat to fully infuse. Once it's finished let it cools down before straining it. You should strain it pretty well. I don't mind if it's not super filtered, but if it'll bug you just use cheese cloth!

Next, melt the beeswax and add the infused oil. Stir if gently for at least a few minutes on low heat. Store in a jar or shallow tin and use when you have a head cold or need something healing for your skin!

#kitchen witch #witchcraft #herbs #spellwork #herbalism #witch #green witch #cottage witch #magick #rosemary #herbalism 101

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Herbalism 101 For Cooking and Baking

According to my poll, this is my new spring series topic! I will be doing 1-2 posts a week up until May. If there is a specific herb or recipe you would like info on, just message me or ask a question! 

First up is..

...Rosemary!

This is one of the most versatile herbs for magickal uses. Along with being very easy to grow (even indoors), this is the perfect place to start my series!

#kitchen witch #herbs #herbalism #magick #witchcraft #green witch #cooking #recipes #herbalmedicine #spells #nature #herbalism 101

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I will likely end up doing them all eventually but I am curious what the people want!

#herbs #spellwork #spring #cleaning #witchcraft #kitchen witch #herbalism #home medicine #natural remedy

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The power of water.

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IMBOLCﾟ. ｡*ﾟ🌨🕯🦌🌱

February 2nd

Other names: candlemas

Imbolc is the celebration of light, new growth & rebirth. It is the halfway point between yule and ostara.

🌱Colors: red, green, brown & yellow.

🕯Crystals: garnet, ruby, bloodstone, onyx, amethyst, moonstone & carnelian.

🦌Herbs/incense: rosemary, basil, cinnamon, sandalwood, blackberry, frankincense, bay leaves, myrrh & vanilla.

🌱Altar: seeds, bells, candles, pinecones & brigids cross.

🪺Spellwork: cleansing, new beginnings, creativity & candle magick.

🕯Activities: cleaning, simmer pots, making a brigid's cross, start planning your garden for spring & nature walks!

🦌Symbols: sheep, brigid's cross, candles, the sun, corn dolls, seeds & besoms.

🌱Foods: bread, milk, honey, scones & soups.

🪺Imbolc simmer pot - orange slices, blackberries, cloves, basil & bay leaf.

~ p1nk-sanri0🌿🌸✨️🔮🧚🏼‍♀️🎀🪻

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✨Homemade Magick Applesauce✨

I love to make this in the fall when I have more apples than I know what to do with!

You’ll need:

8 apples (often used for love or luck) cored and chopped

1.5 cups sugar

3/4 cup water

Cinnamon for prosperity and abundance

Clove for love and healing

Honey for attracting good things

Salt for protection

In a slow cooker add the ingredients and cook on high for around 2 hours or until apples are soft and liquid is syrupy. Mash with a fork or blend!

#herbs #spellwork #magick #fall season #autumn #recipes #kitchen witch

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✨Joyful Love Jar✨

This jar is meant to amplify the love you already have and keep it positive! It is not to attract new love!!

Juniper

Lavender

Rose

Eggshell powder

Rosemary

Mistletoe

Catnip

Vervain

#herbs #spell jar #spellwork #kitchen witch #witchcraft #magick

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~New Altar Setup~

This is my new setup since I moved a couple of weeks ago! I am so excited to be in my new space, but I definitely have less space for my altar. Here is what I have so far :) 

#kitchen witch #cottage witch #witchcraft #witch #green witch #kitchen #altar inspiration #altar