The Manor-House Kitchen *What is Kitchen Witchery *Magickal Correspondences for Cooking in the Kitchen Associations of Food and Holidays to Help in Your Choice of Menu Weekdays and Their Magickal Correspondences Months and Their Magickal Correspondences *Moon Phases and Their Magickal Correspondences Aromas and Their Magickal Correspondences Foods and Their Magickal Associations Kitchen Witches Tools *History of Bread *Eggs *Chocolate, Food of the Gods *(coming soon) Associations of Food and Holidays to Help in Your Choice of Menu Imbolc - February 2 From the myths, the idea is to help the Sun on its journey, banishing winter Prepare yellow and orange foods such as carrots and squash to symbolize the Sun, and anything hot and spicy Ostara (also known as the Spring Equinox)-About March 21 Marks the astronomical start of spring. Food for joy, life, harmony and productivity Egg dishes are excellent, as are sprouts, seeds of any kind, green leafy vegetables. Flower dishes using rose, mustard, squash, nasturtium, or carnation flowers are welcome. Beltane-May 1 This is a holiday of love, fertility, weaving of masculine and feminine energy. It is the high point of spring. Oat bread and cookies, spring wines, and egg dishes are appropriate. Ice cream yogurt, cheese are also welcome additions to the menu. Summer Solstice-About June 22 Celebrate an ancient time of magick. Great fires were lit on hilltops in honor of the Sun's strength. This holiday is dedicated to fire festivals, love, beauty, passion, and energy. Put some spicy main dishes on the menu, and fresh fruit desserts, or any dish with fruit as a major ingredient. Lammas(also know as Lughnasadh)-August 1 Celebrate the first harvest with a grand variety of foods. Any homemade bread, all berries, crab apples, and grains, garden vegetables are appropriate. Mabon(also known as the Fall Equinox)-About September 21 This holiday marks the second harvest, and preparation for winter. Put corn squash, and wheat bread on the menu along with other grains, especially corn. Any corn recipe is acceptable. Beans and squash are also good additions to the menu. Samhain-October 31 Ancient Celtic festival known here as Halloween, a degraded version. This holiday marks the end of the year. Psychic abilities are best honed with, bay, celery, fish, fresh fruit, Root crops such as turnips, carrots, potatoes, beets, applesin all forms and cider, grains, nuts, mulled wines, pumpkins, and roasted pumpkin seeds may be eaten.Pomegranates are associated with Samhaim due to their connection with the under world in classical mythology. Eat them raw or use in recipes. Yule(also known as the Winter Solstice)-December 21 Longest night of the year, the waning of winter. After the Winter Solstice the hours of light increase. Yule is associated with the returning of the Sun. Encourage the return of the Sun with gingerbread, the modern version of ancient cakes made of grain and honey. These were offered as sacrifices to the goddesses and gods at Yule. These cakes were buried with the dead to ensure the passage of their souls into the other world. Apples hung on Yule trees symbolize the continuing fertility of the earth. Any apple dish is welcomed on this holiday. When ginger was introduced into Europe from Asia, it was incorporated into the ritual Yule cake. This was the origin of gingerbread. Cookies are standard on this holiday Weekdays and Their Magickal Correspondences MONDAY : Moon's Day : Creativity, Insight, Maternal nature, Goddess related TUESDAY : Improve physical well-being, Encourage justice, Increase strength and strategy WEDNESDAY : Improve focus on your spiritual path, Artistic ability, Imagination THURSDAY : Vigor, Stamina, Devotion, Dedication FRIDAY : Lunar magicks, Love related spells, Improved productivity SATURDAY : Positive traits SUNDAY : Solar Magick, God related foods, Leadership, Logic, Study Months and Their Magickal Correspondences JANUARY : Safety and Protection FEBRUARY : Motivation, Forgiveness, Healing MARCH : Enhancement of sucess magick APRIL : Opening's, opportunity, Good luck MAY : Growth, Development, Maturity JUNE : Love and Commitment JULY : Authority, Self-regulation AUGUST : Peace and Symmetry SEPTEMBER : Spiritual development and Growth OCTOBER : Transformation NOVEMBER : Empathy, Deeper understanding of Universal Truths DECEMBER : Spirit of the Law Aromas and Their Magickal Correspondences APPLE : Wise choices, Health, Insight BASIL : Harmoney, Agreement BREAD : Home, Family, Friends CLOVES : Protection, Romance COFFEE : Conscious mind, Awareness, Stimulation EARL GREY TEA : Comfort NUTMEG : Psychic perception PINE : Purification, Refreshment ROSE : Devotion, Health, Peace ROSEMARY : Conscious mind VANILLA : Awareness, Love, Improved 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 : Reicarnation, 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 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 Patrica Telesco,"A Kitchen Witch's Cookbook"