The Hopeless NecRomantic

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I feel like I’ve not seen a post with a list like this so I wanted to share ideas from my own experience!

I love to offer up food to the Gods. Unfortunately, I cannot burn anything, and I can’t leave most perishable items on my altar because either my cat will get to it or it’ll attract bugs as soon as it starts to spoil.

I’ve come up with some non traditional food offerings to give that I find really successful. I leave new offerings every Noumenia, and none start to rot within that time. Hopefully this list can be helpful to others!

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┃ Prepackaged foods:

When you want to remove these from your altar, I recommend either reverently disposing them, consuming/cooking with them in the honor of a specific deity(s), or leaving them until their expiration date and then disposing of them.

Individually wrapped chocolates squares, pieces of candy, etc.

Bagged fruit snacks

Bottles of olive oil

Jars of jam/jelly/preserves

Tea bags

Sandwich crackers

Packets of fruit/veggies seeds

Canned or bottled drinks

Small bags of chips, crackers, etc.

Granola bars

Canned veggies

Shelf-stable oat milk

Baked cheese bites

Veggie straws

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┃ Loose foods

I like to fill little organza bags and glass jars with these kinds of items, but you can also just put them in an offering bowl loose if pets or kiddos aren’t a concern. You can either bury or reverently dispose of these when you’re ready to remove them from your altar.

Rice

Herbs

Sunflower seeds

Freeze-dried fruits

Nuts/trail mix

Popcorn kernels

Uncooked pasta

Ornamental corn

Oats

Pine nuts

Uncooked quinoa

Lentils

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Even if what you offer seems a little silly or informal, remember that we live in the 21st century, and the Gods appreciate 21st century offerings. Give what you can; and if you can’t give anything, the Gods understand. They love you anyways <3