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(More customer reviews)If anyone had told me a couple of months ago that I'd be writing this review, I would've said they were delusional. For I knew I didn't want anything to do with this book. This saga actually began when Barbara Daca's book, "One Pot Witchery", was brought to my attention and it sounded so wonderful to me that I planned early on to give myself a copy for Yule. But when the time came to order it, I discovered through a friend that there were christian references, as well as many other beliefs, scattered throughout the entire book. I was somewhat upset, even emailed Barbara herself to explain why I simply could not order her book. Her response was excellent, but this book would not ever be found in my house.
Then just about the middle of December, out of nowhere thoughts of the book and Barbara started crossing my mind, much to my lack of interest. But I finally even looked at the book again and reread the reason why I disliked it. Again I was satisfied and put an end to that thinking. But the next day actually brought a big holiday greeting from Barbara via snail mail. I was astounded. Why on earth would I ever cross her mind? This whole thing was rather confusing to me and I spent a couple of days in deep thought. I finally could not ignore tha fact that even with its inclusion of christianity, I was meant to have the book. I ordered it and it arrived before the end of the month. When you are pulled to anything as intensely as I was to this book, you have no doubt that there is something important in store for you. Here I am now sharing with you my opinion of the book,
"One Pot Witchery ~ Stone Soup: the Hidden Grimoire of the Kitchen Hedge Witch".**********
Everytime that I read this book, I find that reading a cookbook sounds strange. But this book is so much more than a cookbook that it will keep you enthralled for hours. It is wisdom for life, especially if you have any witchy tendencies. There are recipes, simple ones like one for meatballs, wait .... I mean, Pixie Balls or something a bit more difficult like Pickled Green Tomatoes. Your choices are wide and varied:
Herb & Spice blends, Sauces
Soups, Chowders & Consomme's
Salads & Dressings
Comfort Foods
Crockpottery
Old Fashioned Breads
Sandwitches
Teas & Special-teas
Stones & their vibrations
Homemade Happiness (desserts)
Celtic Astrology of the Woods
Pied Piper Pickles
Wine, Mead & Beer
Herb Craft - Potpourri, Satchets
Essential Oils, Vinegars & Waters
Soaps & Lotions
Herbal Bathes, Salt and Oils
Salves & Ointments
Recipes for food, plus recipes for things that will better your life and soothe your soul as well.
The recipes include ones that have meat as an ingredient, but also vegetarian recipes and even vegan ones.
Simply pick & choose what fits into your lifestyle. Then begin creating tasty dishes that will become your personal favorites.
But the best parts of the book are intermingled throughout, on the lower sections of the pages. Here you will find incredibly simple and yet deeply profound shared wisdom, such as:
What Candle Flames Represent
Aura Color Meanings
Mystic Knot
To Heal A Friend
Sweet Summer Slumber
Earth Love Spell
To Sell Your House
The Order of Kabbalah
Charm against Warts
Dutch Color Meanings
... and so much more knowlege, including bits from many beliefs systems. Yep, I found the christian references and I simply skipped over them and ignored them completely, not a big problem at all. You may also find just a sentence or two that divulges a wisp of mountain knowledge.
"Tossing someone an apple proposes marriage, catching one accepts the proposal - however - if you
are given a green knotted ribbon as an answer then your proposal has been rejected!"
But the charm and enticements of this book don't stop there. Included also is a "Mini Magickal Cookery" section with recipes that do not require any cooking.
Edible Play Dough
Fairy Sugar
Sensational Salsa
Pixie Pizza Sandwiches
Mermaid's Sandwich
Hummus Dip
Leprechaun Salad
Dancing Fairies Drink
... & many more!
A collection of crafts & food that you can share with your young ones, that will stimulate creativity and even start future chefs on their tasty path. You will even end up trying a few just for yourself.
Now comes one my favorite parts of the book. The herbal information that has been included: The "Comprehensive Herbal" section. Here you will find many herbs listed, about 50 pages of them, from Alliums to Yucca. Each herb is discussed thoroughly & yet succinctly, with simple terms and simple uses for each one. Medicinal uses, the actions, the culinary uses, and the magickal correspondences and even a bit more are included with each one. Example:
"Peppermint/leaf; Medicinal; pains, cramps, colic, fevers, and heart palpitations.Tea for colds or flu; equal parts peppermint, elderflower, boneset, yarrow.
Tea for nervous disorders; equal parts of peppermint, wood betony and a few drops of caraway tincture.
Action: antispasmodic, stimulant, carminative. Culinary: teas, salads and desserts also as a flavouring.
Magickal: purification, sleep, love, healing and psychic powers."
I find these pages to be filled with much information that covers many topics for each herb listed.
Some descriptions are shorter and some are longer, but it's sure to become a favorite section for you as well. It is simple exellence.
But wait ... there is still more! A section about Tasseomancy - Reading Tea Leaves. A very detailed list of figures, symbols, shapes that can be found in your tea readings. It's over 25 pages long!
And also, just to cap things off, there is a 25 + page grimoire that includes charms, salves, amulets, spells, talismans and more.
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So there you have it, my own personal opinion of the book. The book that I would have sworn I would never even read, let alone possess. I hope that you will take the time to read the official description of this book and also visit BarbaraDaca at covenspace and read her blogs and find out what a sincere, warm, and magickal friend of mine she is. (Remember to read the blog titled "Different Paths".) This is a book that you will keep within arm's reach most of the time and actually glean more & more from the vast amount of wisdom that fills the book from cover to cover. A very worthwile purchase.
"One more personal note that I would like to share with each of you. Every single time that I am reading, holding, or contemplating this book in any way, I experience a deeply seated warmth within my spirit. Perhaps it is just a personal reaction, letting me know that this book holds much for me. But these "warm, witchy fuzzies" are so real to me it's like being wrapped in a magickal blanket each & every time."
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