#kitchen witchcraft

A little for those days when you feel stuck.

1 black tea bag (I am fond of lapsang souchong when I have it because the smokiness is perfect. But use whatever works best for you!)

Cinnamon chips

Ginger root

Orange peel

Adjust the proportions to suit your taste. I tend to prefer a little more orange peel, but my aunt always preferred a more cinnamon-forward note.

As the tea steeps for 5 minutes, watch the steam for a moment. Say, "Heat to the herb, life to the bone. I'm taking back control, I'm taking back the throne."

Adding honey and milk to your tastes and sip your tea, visualizing pulling yourself out of your rut and breaking through obstacles.

I do this every morning. It makes my day feel intentional and starts me off centered. Try it. It might help you too 💕:

-Make your morning drink like normal

-Before the first sip, hold the cup in both hands. Feel the weight of the cup, take in the aroma of the drink

-Take three slow breaths

-Say (out loud or silently): "I am here. I am grounded. I am present in my body."

-Take the first sip slowly. Notice the taste of it, the temperature, how it feels going down your throat.

-Place your feet firmly on the floor. Slightly press into the ground.

-Say: "This day is manageable. I take it one step at a time. I am rooted."

I saw a post about dandelions that listed a bunch of uses in spells & recipes whilst also talking about how good they were for pollinators 🐝

When is a pollinator-friendly flower acceptable to pick?

One of my favorite drinks is lemonade, and it is so easy to incorporate into your magical practice. I especially love using it for love, attraction, beauty, and glamour workings. The bright, cleansing energy of lemons pairs beautifully with ingredients associated with romance, confidence, and personal magnetism.

Below is my favorite way to make magical lemonade, along with some sweetener correspondences and optional add Ins to customize the energy of your drink.

Lemonade Recipe:

I make this recipe in a standard mason jar

Juice of 1 whole lemon

2-3 Tbsp Monk fruit sweetener (or preferred sweetener)

Water to fill the jar

Add the lemon juice and sweetener to a standard mason jar, then fill the rest of the jar with water. Sear the jar and shake until everything is combined.

As you shake, focus on your intention and visualize your desired outcome being infused into the drink.

Sweetener Correspondences:

Honey: love, attraction, sweetening relationships, friendship, reconciliation

Cane Sugar: happiness, joy, luck, success, general sweetening magic

Brown Sugar: comfort, home, family harmony, stability, nurturing energy

Monk Fruit Sweetener: balance, self discipline, personal growth, wellness, long term goals

Maple Syrup: abundance, prosperity, gratitude, grounding, hearth and home

Agave: harmony, patience, emotional healing, general attraction, peaceful communication

Add Ins:

There are a couple of ways to incorporate magical ingredients into your lemonade.

First there is the tea infusion method. Use some or all of the water in your recipe to brew a tea with one or more of the ingredients below. Allow the tea to cool before adding it to your lemonade.

The next is the syrup method. You can also use flavored syrups. Strawberry and raspberry syrups are easy to find in stores, while herbal syrups can be made at home if desired.

Rose: passion, love, attraction, romance, beauty, glamour

Hibiscus: love, lust, attraction, beauty, passion, confidence

Cherry Bark: lust, domination, attraction, passion, desire

Jasmine: love, sensuality, attraction, beauty

Lemon Verbena: love, attraction, beauty

Strawberry: passion, romance, happiness, friendship

Raspberry: love, passion, protection, lust, attraction

Favorite Blends With Different Intentions:

Glamour Lemonade: Rose, Hibiscus, Honey

Sweet Love Lemonade: Strawberry Rose, Honey

Passion Potion: Hibiscus, Raspberry, Cherry Bark

Self Love Lemonade: Jasmine, Rose, Monk Fruit Sweetener