The Kitchen Witch's Guide to Healing and Self-Care: Grounding and Nourishing Spells, Rituals, and Remedies

by Maggie Haseman

Nurture your body, mind, and spirit with kitchen witchery for every day magic

Any task can be meaningful and magical when you do it with purpose—especially restorative activities like cooking, eating, and gardening. The Kitchen Witch's Guide to Healing and Self-Care shows you how to access the healing craft of your kitchen, and harness it for a greater sense of contentment, belonging, and well-being.

Happy hearth, healthy mind —Combine warm and healing kitchen witchcraft with holistic self–care as you explore this natural, gentle, approach to feeding your body and mind.

Ingredients are key —Discover the magical properties of herbs, tea leaves, vegetables, and grains, along with creative ways to incorporate them into your meals.

For body and soul —Learn empowering recipes and remedies like a Kitchen Cleansing Ritual, Harmonious Mind Tacos with Slaw, and Strengthening Chocolate Mousse.

Add a little healing to your space with this witch's book of self-care through kitchen magic.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality

183 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2022

Reviews

[Mei · Rating 3 out of 5]

why yes i read cookbooks cover to cover and then log them on goodreads what of it

[Shannon Rochester · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my digital copy in exchange for an honest review. I had to request this title as I am currently in a phase where I am trying to heal my body from everything I have done to it and practice a little more self care... I don't think it was quite what I was expecting but it did have a lot of info and many recipes for self care...It might be one I have to actually hold in my hands and see the pictures or be able to earmark pages...it didn't quite work out for me as a digital copy.

[Mandy Bookstagram · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really interesting book that takes a look at the ancient art of cooking-for-healing and blends it with modern magic to create a grimoire of kitchen witchcraft. Packed full of wisdom and spells, this book is essential for witches of all paths.

This book briefly covers the origins of kitchen witchcraft (for example, how healers could brew tea or use tinctures for healing) and teaches us how to revive traditions of old by incorporating magic and intention into our everyday cooking. There is interesting lore and magic tips sprinkled throughout the book, but without a doubt the spells are the highlight of the book. The recipe for Be Well Tea and Cure-All Chicken Soup are a few that I can't wait to try!

And DONT FORGET: Whether you’re stirring coffee, tea or soups, stir with intention! Stir clockwise for intention, stir counterclockwise for banishment!

[Juliette Locktree · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked reading this. It's super helpfull, very well explained, interestinga nd insightful.
A teal hood edition in your lecture about healung and self-care. I really liked how alot of things are easy and quick enough todo yourself.

[MoonChild · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a fan of books that empower us to take charge of our bodies and promote healing, diving into "The Kitchen Witch's Guide to Healing and Self-Care" was an enriching experience. Maggie Haseman invites readers into a world where the kitchen becomes a sacred space for nurturing both body and soul.

One of the standout features of this book is its accessibility. Haseman's writing style is welcoming and easy to understand, making complex concepts about holistic healing approachable for readers of all backgrounds. Each chapter is like a journey through the pantry, exploring the healing properties of various herbs, spices, and ingredients commonly found in our kitchens.

What sets this book apart is its emphasis on the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Haseman beautifully weaves together practical advice on nutrition and self-care with insights into the importance of mindfulness and intentionality in our daily lives. Through simple rituals and recipes, she demonstrates how we can harness the power of our own intuition and the natural world to promote healing from within.

I appreciated the holistic approach taken in "The Kitchen Witch's Guide." It goes beyond just physical health to address the importance of emotional well-being and spiritual nourishment. Whether you're looking to alleviate specific ailments or simply cultivate a greater sense of balance and vitality, this book offers a treasure trove of wisdom and practical tips to support your journey toward holistic wellness.

Overall, "The Kitchen Witch's Guide to Healing and Self-Care" is a delightful blend of kitchen wisdom, herbal lore, and self-care practices. It's a book that not only teaches us how to nourish our bodies with wholesome foods but also reminds us of the magic that resides within each of us to heal and thrive. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to deepen their connection to themselves and the healing power of nature.

Thank you to Netgalley the Publishers, Callisto Media | Rockridge Press and the author Maggie Haseman for allowing me to review this book. Which, I will be giving my honest and sincere review.

[Bre Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is so much information in this book it definitely will take quite a few times to read to retain. All the different healing properties that go with herbs and what herbs helps this “ailment” etc.

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I’ve always been curious of all things witchy and I sage and use Palo Santo, surrender cards, etc.

This book def set me up for wanting to get back to the roots of my cooking with intention. How that can be self healing in its own. Definitely recipes I will be trying out as well!

If you’re a little witchy, love cooking, need a little self healing advice, etc. don’t hesitate to pick this up!

[Kat Ninteau · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley for this delightful read!

This book is full of great insights and recipe ideas that all contribute to self care. Self care is so hard sometimes in this busy world and the author provides us with ways to be mindful in the moment. As a self identified kitchen witch I greatly enjoyed the recipes section (even if my little picky eaters would probably pass on the majority of these dishes) as I gave insights as to why certain ingredients work so well for certain purposes. I would recommend this books to anyone interested in witchcraft, mindfulness, or vegan cooking.

[JadersCorner · Rating 5 out of 5]

NetGalley Review

Authentic Knowledgeable Author, I truly enjoyed reading through getting to know the author, and her recipes. Her style of unique magic she teaches to cultivate in your own kitchen.

If you align with this belief system I highly recommend this book to any Kitchen Witch, Naturalist out there.

[Colleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wouldn't call this a kitchen witch book , but the book has nice exercises for calming, clearing, and centering oneself, and lots of yummy healthy recipes, and lots of tea. Therefore if those things appeal to you then you will Love this book!

[Alicia Bayer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book wasn’t really what I was expecting. It says it is for readers of any spirituality and I am not Wiccan but am very interested in herbs, self care and kitchen witchery. At its core it is a vegan cookbook with some things like visualization worked in. As an example, there’s a chocolate mousse made of vegan chocolate chips, aquafaba (the liquid in canned chickpeas) and apple cider vinegar. It has a catchy name and something about how it will help relationships or something. There is information about the supposed magical powers of herbs, crystals, etc but I was hoping for more health based information on the herbs and more of what I consider kitchen witchery like making your own hawthorn tincture for the heart (historically used to help the heart and scientifically proven to be helpful but also traditionally used for heartbreak and sadness). This will be a good fit for a young vegan who is new to Wicca and self care.

I read a digital copy of this book for review.

[Annarella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even if it's a book for beginners I am always interested in reading and discovering something new. This book is easy to follow and I found some ideas and recipes interesting.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really thoughtful self care approach, encompassing the mind, body and spirit, in the spirit of "filling your own cup first".

Easy to follow recipes, and pretty pictures.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

[Annalisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally a witch's guide to self care. There's so much wonderful information in this well written book. I especially loved the tea recipe in each section of the book. There is also an abundance of delicious recipes to enjoy. I'm definitely adding this book to my personal library.

[Joni Owens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprised how much I learned from this book. Honestly my favorite part was the explanation of what every spice stands for or helps with if you will.

[Taylyn Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has an awesome list of correspondences for household kitchen ingredients. Beautiful, relatable musings on doing mundane, everyday things with intention ❤️