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Discover the seductive art and ritual of magical cooking with this decadent recipe collection drawing on herbalism, kitchen witchcraft, and the occult
The feast is a meeting place between family and friends, between humans and gods
This enchanting collection of witchy dishes from Melissa Jayne Madara—witch, herbalist, chef and co-owner of Brooklyn’s popular occult bookstore Catland Books—is an indispensable companion to kitchen witchcraft. With this kitchen grimoire, explore 5 facets of the occult through food: traditional recipes, the wheel of the zodiac, devotional meals to the planets, seasonal feasts to celebrate solstices and equinoxes, and practical spell work.
• Recreate a pagan feast of lamb roasted with milk and honey, with cheesecake baked in fig leaves for dessert
• Celebrate a Gemini birthday with herbed fondue, followed by lemongrass pavlova
• Align with the poetic pleasures of Venus with edible flower dumplings, or commune with Saturn over blackberry pulled pork sandwiches
• Enjoy the vibrancy of the spring equinox with herb and allium quiche with a potato crust, radish salad with cherry blossom vinaigrette and jasmine tea shortbread
• Share an evening of storytelling over mugwort and catnip divination tea, or embody an otherworldly spirit with ritual bread masks
Packed with ancient knowledge, practical advice and witchcraft expertise, this book will help you develop your craft through culinary creativity and the divine indulgence of the senses and the soul.
The feast is a meeting place between family and friends, between humans and gods
This enchanting collection of witchy dishes from Melissa Jayne Madara—witch, herbalist, chef and co-owner of Brooklyn’s popular occult bookstore Catland Books—is an indispensable companion to kitchen witchcraft. With this kitchen grimoire, explore 5 facets of the occult through food: traditional recipes, the wheel of the zodiac, devotional meals to the planets, seasonal feasts to celebrate solstices and equinoxes, and practical spell work.
• Recreate a pagan feast of lamb roasted with milk and honey, with cheesecake baked in fig leaves for dessert
• Celebrate a Gemini birthday with herbed fondue, followed by lemongrass pavlova
• Align with the poetic pleasures of Venus with edible flower dumplings, or commune with Saturn over blackberry pulled pork sandwiches
• Enjoy the vibrancy of the spring equinox with herb and allium quiche with a potato crust, radish salad with cherry blossom vinaigrette and jasmine tea shortbread
• Share an evening of storytelling over mugwort and catnip divination tea, or embody an otherworldly spirit with ritual bread masks
Packed with ancient knowledge, practical advice and witchcraft expertise, this book will help you develop your craft through culinary creativity and the divine indulgence of the senses and the soul.
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Evelyn Lundy
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Mardi Durham
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“[Review of uncorrected page proofs from NetGalley]
I'm inclined to call this a cookbook, but that's an extreme oversimplification. While I can't support the subtitle of grimoire, to each witch their own. Far more than a gimmick cookbook, this is researched and thoughtful, with practical applications and insightful history and backstories throughout.
It's a fascinating read. However, the recipes are not for the novice or budget-conscious cook. Some ingredients are foraged or less common, depending on your location.
Personal note: no recipe with 20 ingredients will have a 20-minute prep time in my kitchen.”
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“This book is stunning - I love how it is broken out between different feasts. The Feast of the Ancestors, The Feast of the Stars, The Feast of the Heavens, The Feast of Spells and The Feast of Earth. Each feast and recipe have their own meaning and process. The pictures are gorgeous and the recipes are easy to follow. I will be purchasing this to have in my collection!”
About Melissa Madara
Melissa Madara is a witch, herbalist, storyteller and chef. They are a co-owner at Catland Books, editrix at Venefica Magazine, and the curator of Catland's private courtyard garden, where they grow a variety of medicinal, magical and poisonous plants. Melissa's work as a chef has been experimental, running the gamut from traditional french pastry to molecular gastronomy to health-focused meal planning. Their magical practice is similarly eclectic, inspired by the praxis of chaos magic, with most of their research focused on ancient religions, traditional witchcraft and plant folklore. Melissa has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, and many other media outlets. Their writing has been published in Venefica Magazine, Susie Magazine, and Fiddler’s Green. Their work on kitchen witchcraft has been featured in Vice.
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