Very informative and interesting book. I highly write recommend it. Very educational. Very enjoyable

This book is a new collection of tips to include magic into your daily meals, having a magical rituals, devouring the food that nourishes you. A nice way to become aware of the power of food and magic combined.

If you are looking for good kitchen witchery recipes, spells, herbs, and more, then this title is for you. I recommend this read for those who practice herbalism or plant spirituality.

This is one of many, many books on the topic— many with even the exact name. It will be good for young readers who are absolutely new to the subject and are after the modern, trendy definition of kitchen witchery. It did not strike me as very authentic in the traditional kitchen witch sense but it will be a fun resource for folks who want to play.

I enjoyed this more than I thought i would and took a lot from it. It was informative and brilliant woukd reccomend

Make your cooking magical by learning about the different magical properties of ingredients. It's got everything you need to know inside this book. I found it intriguing and helpful in my studies of kitchen magic. It's a great book for the beginner.

I’m truly grateful for this author & the knowledge they share in their works. This is a pretty good broad overview of kitchen witchery. Many different versions of kitchen witchery are discussed. Skye Alexander is one of my favorite writers and practitioners of witchcraft, and this book is truly remarkable. She defines and discusses what a Kitchen Witch is and her or his magical objectives are.

This is a great book for those looking to become a kitchen witch, or even those simply wishing to learn more about it (like myself). It goes right back to basics and is highly educational. I feel this a book that would need to be dipped into often, to remind the reader of the information, because there's so much of it you couldn't possibly remember it all! From the magical and healing properties of ingredients, to recipes, to spells... there really is a wealth of information here. It's well presented and interesting. Overall, a great addition to the library of anyone wanting to learn more on this topic, whatever the reason.

This is a wonderful, magical guide that I highly recommend for beginners like myself. The Kitchen Witch by Skye Alexander talks about the qualities, properties, and symbolism of 100 fundamental ingredients. I really enjoyed this book! I'm really interested in the spiritual side of homemaking and this book is a great addition to the collection.

Welcome to the life of a Kitchen Witch! There is so much information packed into this book that it will be impossible to touch on every point in my review. So here are a few things that I found both useful and carried forward into my daily practices.

Topics range from mindfully preparing food for your loved ones, to using the energies of spices and different foods to infuse your dishes with purpose. You get ideas from choosing the right pasta shape for desired outcomes, the significance of different types of chocolate for different dishes, home remedies, and beverages to feed what you're going through, both emotionally and health-wise.

Inside you will find various ideas including practices, guidelines, principal tools, and their traditional meanings and uses. You will also find various details on the importance of cleansing, clearing, and protecting your kitchen.

This book is filled with a vast array of valuable information that is useful for everyone. One piece of information I found particularly useful was that you should remember everything carries energy, and that energy can be both used and infused with personal energy for intent. This leads to how you should prepare and consume your food with mindfulness, respect, and gratitude.

I consider this book an homage to the honour of cooking for yourself, loves ones, and your community. The book is well organized and easy to follow, with clear instructions and even a fun chapter dedicated to the holidays! This is an excellent resource for both beginners and the more experienced.

Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I enjoyed this book, but it's more of a Wicca 101. If you are an advanced practitioner, I do not think this book would be helpful. I did like how the author broke down the chapters and gave the reader quick bullet points. There is a lot of good information in this book. However, it all depends on a reader's knowledge of Wicca if they will find this book beneficial.

A good introduction to Kitchen Witch world or a good reference. I love the author's style of writing and appreciated this book.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. There was a lot to take when reading this book. I did find myself go back over some of the chapter after a read something further along in the book. That way I could piece it together in my mind and keep the information straight. I have read a few books on the subject before. I do like how this gave me a way to set this up in my own kitchen and the steps I would need to take. I like the food was called magical edibles.

I was disappointed in this book. The only section I found useful was part three, where it listed many ingredients with their health benefits and magical properties. While the chapters all have wonderfully relevant (and misleading names), the rest of the book was pretty much a guide to beginner witchcraft. Topics include color correspondences, sigil making, grimoires, how to create an altar, ways to practice your craft in the community… Even basic principles of how to feng shui your home. I thought there would be recipes in the back, like actual recipes for a kitchen witch, but instead it was pretty much your basic spell craft (binding, ritual baths, candle magic, witch bottles, etc). I think if this was titled "A Beginner Guide to Witchcraft", my expectations would have been more appropriately aligned with the content (and would have been fairly pleased with this as a starter manual). I was hoping for a kitchen witch book (a book about magickal kitchen practices/foods/recipes/cooking techniques), and this was not it.

Additionally, specific details in the book description were missing. For example it teased info about pasta shapes, onion juice, and different types of chocolate. While chocolate and onion were loosely covered in the encyclopedia section, that was about it. Pasta wasn't even listed in the encyclopedia section.

The author provides much of her information without citing her sources. She does include a list of blogs and books for additional reading, but none of them are linked to specific material in the book. She also includes details that seem to be outright fabrications, like the idea that the Lone Star of Texas is secretly a pentagram. As a lifelong Texan, I cannot think of a state that is LESS likely to have a secret witchy history. It is baffling to me that she chose this "fact" for a breakout box.

The other issue I had was the lack of warnings about potential risk in various sections. In an early chapter, she discusses cooking over a fire made of sacred wood. There are many different types of wood that should not be burned due to the toxicity of their smoke but this is not touched on. (ie: Black Walnut, Oleander, Mangrove, Sassafras, Yew). She also discusses bay leaves without mentioning that you should always remove your bay leaves from your dish before serving.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this Advanced Copy in exchange for my honest review.

The Kitchen Witch is a wonderful book to add to your witchy library. Skye Alexander has already built a reputation of being a wealth of information and in this one, it's no different. You start with the basics and get more advanced on putting those items to use in your own work. There are several spells you can follow along with. But what I appreciate most about this book is it gives you a solid foundation of knowledge to build your own as well. There are two type of witchy reference books: one that gives you too little information and is simply cursory and one that drags in the details and leaves you fatigued. The Kitchen Witch is a perfect balance of both and one I'll reference a lot myself and recommend to others.

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The Kitchen Witch, written by Skye Alexander, is a magical guide that delves into the properties, qualities, and symbolism of 100 fundamental ingredients. This book is essential for every house witch who wants to incorporate magic into their kitchen and meals. From understanding the magical significance of different types of chocolate to choosing the right pasta shape for desired outcomes, this book provides fascinating insights.

One highlight of The Kitchen Witch is its ability to transform favorite recipes into magical spells. By incorporating different ingredients strategically, readers can enhance their kitchen witchery and infuse each meal with a little magic. The book also emphasizes the importance of appreciating each individual ingredient and honoring cooking.

The layout of the book is well-organized, making it easy to follow along. The instructions are clear and concise, allowing readers to experiment with kitchen magic. By far my favorite chapter was “Kitchen Witchery for the Holidays,” which adds an extra layer of enchantment during special occasions.

And while I really appreciate the informative content, I couldn’t help but wish for a more visually engaging experience. However, this minor drawback does not overshadow the overall value of the book.

In conclusion, this book serves as an enticing introduction to what lies within its pages—an abundance of basic information on kitchen magic and spellwork. With its easy-to-follow instructions and practical advice, this book offers an excellent resource for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike. While it could have benefited from more visual appeal, overall The Kitchen Witch by Skye Alexander is a decent book that delivers valuable insights into incorporating magic into everyday cooking practices.

**ARC Via NetGalley**

Since becomming a witch the author has been a favorite of mine to turn to for learning magical receipes. I so enjoyed this book and learned much information in form of receipes, spells and growing common herbs. I expanded my knowledge and enjoyed the book from cover to cover. I highly recommend The Kitchen Witch for experienced and beginning witches. You will find a wealth of information here to add to your practice.

The Kitchen Witch by Skye Alexander - 5/5

A complete guide to creating a magical kitchen with natural ingredients, sacred rituals and spell work.

As a beginner, I found this magical kitchen guide to be useful in my cooking skills. I was able to not only learn new recipes that have a ton of benefits but also learned new spell work. I enjoyed the book in a sense that it didn't just cover one topic. There were kitchen areas to shower meditation. This is a book I would recommender for beginners and would make a great addition to any home library.

Available for purchase July 2023
Thank you NetGalley and Adams Media for the eARC.

Unfortunately, this book was not at all what I was expecting. First and foremost, if anyone has been practicing for any amount of time, the title will be nothing more than a review. Such repetition has been a longstanding issue in occult books, but it is more prevalent in The Kitchen Witch, which feels entirely redundant. There are countless (and wonderfully written) books on the wheel of the year, magickal tools, and correspondences, so I was hoping for a deeper and more thoroughly researched look into the tradition of kitchen witchery. Instead, The Kitchen Witch merely repeats information found in any beginner witchcraft book, with only a minor kitchen/cooking twist.

Moreover, I was shocked by some glaring misinformation. For example, (without quoting from the unedited book), the connection between the pentagram and the Texas Lonestar was inadequately explained in terms of historical iconography studies and lacked nuance in the discussion of the symbol's various meanings. Does this analogy extend to the Hollywood stars on the Walk of Fame, or the stars on the Pakistani or US flags? This particular point felt out of place and was completely lacking in context.

Regrettably, this was not an isolated incident. Throughout the book, claims are made without citing any reputable sources. The book even went so far as to include the proven pseudoscience of Dr. Masaru Emoto's studies, presenting them as fact. This can be harmful to the witchcraft community, diverting attention away from the cultural and historical aspects of the practice. There are many excellent works that offer scholarly and insightful research into the rich traditions of witchcraft. Sadly, this was not one of them.

This would be a good place to start as a beginner, but I generally didn't find anything too interesting or unique in this volume. I've read quite a few kitchen witch books over the years now and this felt like it had a lot of similar information to them. Also, there were just certain things that I generally disagree with, which makes it not for me. I didn't really find anything in her that was either new or that I wanted to use, but I think for a beginner it could be a good start.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an eARC of this book. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a great addition to any beginner's library! Not something I would pick up for myself, but if you're just starting out in the realm of kitchen witchcraft, then I would highly recommend this book.