Traditionally, much of the work of the witch took place in, originated from, the hearth; from making teas and soups to heal the body and ease the mind, to crafting candles and incense to honour the gods. Today's hearth is the kitchen, and for many witches it is the place where they create the recipes and tools of their trade, whether these be lotions and potions to help bodily ills to crafting gifts for friends and family.
The Real Witches' Kitchen is full of ideas for eating, drinking, and making merry for each of the eight seasonal festivals of the witches year. Kate West gives practical advice on ways of enriching and expanding your craft experience, including tips on eating and diet, and ways of improving your looks without ruining your bank balance! She provides 100 spells and recipes for:
-Oils, lotions, and ointments for magical purposes, and to relieve and heal
-Soaps and bathing distillations for circle work and magical undertakings
-Sabbat foods and wines to celebrate the Wheel of the Year
-Herbal remedies to be given to those seeking protection, healing, confidence, or any of the other problems a witch is called upon to solve
Kate West has been a practicing witch for nearly thirty years. She is High Priestess of the Hearth of Hecate and has been Vice President and Media Co-ordinator of the Pagan Federation. She is the respected author of The Real Witches' Handbook and a popular speaker on the craft.