Extremely detailed and really creative, I thought this book was fun to read through and discover ideas.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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.

I love all of the information the author gives you throughout the book. There’s so much good knowledge in this and explanations if you’re not 100% sure what certain things mean. I definitely recommend this book.

This is a book that you keep a copy of on a shelf because you loved reading it but also because this book is a wealth of knowledge and know-how. It's like a little friend who is always with you helping out when you need it most. Books like this one are treasure because of what they can teach; reading this one made me want to create more and gave me comfort knowing that I can make my own healing and take care of myself when needed versus relying heavily on others. Loved this one!!

This was a very interesting and informative book. It was very well written and researched. I definitely learned a lot of new things.
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I love a witchy self care book so knew I needed this one in my collection. I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot too.

“The kitchen is the heart of the home.” I loved thinking about the kitchen as a place for magic rather than housework. There’s joy and healing and sacredness to be found there. Whole Foods oriented with simple ingredient recipes. Only missing photos.

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!

Very informative book. Full of a lot of useful information. This book will also be very useful for future reference

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!

Witchcraft for self care seems to be a popular topic right now and rightly so. This book is a great addition to the genre.
I love how the book deals with mind, body and spirit
The information in the book is easy to read and understand so will appeal to a beginner however there is still so great snippets for even the most adept witch to take from this book.
The boom is split into two halves the first covering general information on kitchen Witchery including a vast list of food correspondences as well as information on equipment and other correspondence such as elements, moon phases, astrological signs, seasons, numbers and colours to help in your spell crafting.
The second half is a spell book of recipes, remedies, spells and rituals. As an avid tea drinker I absolutely love the tea recipes in each chapter of this section.
Overall I think this is a great beginner book but it has something in for everyone.

It's an okay book for kitchen witch beginners, but doesn't have a lot of depth like I wanted it to have. It was very basic, really just an introduction to the topic. It seemed to get very convoluted and the author seemed to try to cover everything while actually not covering a lot at all. I wanted to like this a lot more, but I found I just didn't.

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.

Maggie Hazeman has for many years been a ‘witch’ in the best sense of the word and decided that her particular ‘space’ in her home would be the kitchen. It would be a space of peace, healing, relaxation, meditation and creating good food with both healing and therapeutic properties, along with all the feel good vibes that come with preparing good food with love and enjoyment.
The Kitchen Witch’s Guide to Healing and Self-care has been styled as a book for beginners. Hazeman has carefully set out the chapters to offer clear guidance and understanding about herbs, healing, even the use of tea leaves or well-constructed teas, to aid healing and relaxation and the ability to be able to create holistic remedies from produce easily sourced or grown in a home garden.
Although the title The Kitchen Witch’s Guide to Healing and Self-care indicates it may only be for those who are interested in witchcraft, ‘hocus pocus’ and more, it is not. It is for anyone who has a curiosity about the healing, health benefits and the spiritual aspects of wellness and basically, a range of food items.
She is very clear about this in the first section of the book where she details the art of ‘kitchen witchcraft’, making it accessible for anyone from the more advance spiritual seeker to the newcomer.
One of the more intriguing aspects of the book, once you get past the food aspect, is the section on self-care, something we are all wont to neglect, which does not just relate to Witches. She spends time setting out how this can be done with very little effort but with very great benefit to body, mind and soul.
There is a huge amount of information contained within the chapters on herbs, plants, spells – only if you want too- and much more which takes some time to read, but makes this a book that is an excellent reference, as well as recipe book.
Captured within the pages there are some delicious recipes that are not only mouth-watering but easy to prepare as well. Some may already be firm favourites and others seriously tempting enough to try out with their healing benefits listed with the recipes.
The Kitchen Witch’s Guide to Healing and Self-care is the perfect guide to encourage a refreshing return to the magic and holistic properties of not just your kitchen space, but a whole new regime of self-care in your special place in your home.

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!

Thank you to NetGalley and Callisto Media for the ARC copy for review!

This is a great book for beginners! I would consider myself intermidiate in terms of kitchen witchcraft, but I still enjoyed this book. I really liked how the author incorporated self care and well being into kitchen witchcraft. I really liked the second half of the book which included various recipes for different kinds of self care.

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!

Unlike many folks who find themselves attracted to and engaged in the practice of witchcraft as they grow older, I was raised Wiccan. My upbringing was always suffused with the witchy, the magical, and the mystic. One of the first spell books my mom bought for me was a book of simple kitchen witchcraft spells. It resonated with me instantly. So, now as an adult, trying to work my way through some healing and wanting to implement more structured self-care into my life, this book spoke to me. I was not disappointed.

To clarify, though I was raised Wiccan, I do not necessarily identify as a practicing witch currently. The craft always feels like coming home, but I'm not the most knowledgeable or up-to-date. With that in mind, I'd say this book is excellent for beginners, who have had little to no exposure to witchcraft. Or for folks like me who may have had longterm exposure, but don't know some of the basics off the tops of their head. If you are a beginner, please make sure not to skip Part 1 of this book. I've seen other reviews which claim this book does not discuss much more than mindfulness and that it leaves out important concepts like the direction in which you perform any magical act (such as stirring). This is wrong. Those details are in Part 1. So please read it (and don't accidentally use widdershins).

Part 1 is also where you'll find some, very common but very important reiterations of the basics of mindfulness and self-love/acceptance. There were some very specific portions of this text that felt as if the author was purposefully hitting on my exact over-developed strengths that have become maladaptive. I found myself highlighting a lot of these passages because they sum up what I've read in so many other mindfulness texts, but in a language that feels more natural to me.

Lastly, the recipe and ritual portion of this book was quite nice. I loved that there was a tea for each aspect of self care. None of the proposed recipes or rituals felt over-complicated or time-consuming, making this a very accessible first step into kitchen witchery.

Maggie Haseman defines kitchen witchcraft as the practice of transforming the energy of where you live, for yourself and those who live with you, as you take pride in your home and your family, and by practicing kitchen witchcraft one can also help themselves get in touch with nutrition and mindfulness and provide opportunities to try something new.

If you're ready to learn kitchen witchcraft, this book is a great book to read. The author discusses the history of kitchen witchcraft, and provides information on the benefits of healing through self-care and how kitchen witchcraft rituals support self-care.

Some of the main points that the author states are:
1. Kitchen witchcraft is not limited to cooking, but also includes other household tasks, such as cleaning, gardening, managing finances, and crafts.
2. A kitchen witch can practice any religion or none, can practice alone or with a group, and can hold any identity (sexual orientation, gender expression, race, ethnicity, etc.).
3. Kitchen witchcraft links humanity in a basic need across time and space from cooking over an open flame in a firepit to the modern fully equipped kitchen.
4. The hearth is a sacred space, central to the home in daily life and as a gathering place for friends and family during holidays and parties.
5. Bringing magic into the kitchen can enhance your life by nourishing your body, mind, and spirit, reminding you of mindfulness when preparing and eating food, and inviting you to explore new flavors.

Some of the healing tools discussed are herbs and seasonings, tea leaves, vegetables, fruits, grains, proteins, liquids, and many other foods.

I, especially, love the rituals and recipes in this book, and I feel it is a great book to healthy eating and living. Strongly recommend.

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