To make things clear, I’m not against Cunningham, or magic books. He’s written some decent stuff. This is not exactly his finest work, by which I mean it’s one of the worst magic-themed books I’ve ever read.The long lists of magical correspondences with elements and historical details are typical to Cunningham’s work, but there’s a lot of stuff here that’s not historical or that doesn’t reflect well. Particularly offensive are references to Indigenous spirituality that pretty much anyone could t...

When I found out, many years ago, that one could use kitchen ingredients to do magic I was amazed and delighted! And the cover is really pretty! Some question the validity of the correspondences he uses...why not question the other correspondences too then? What make the others more authentic? Tradition? Popularity does not equal truth. What are the sources of other magical systems? Questioning is good, but then question everything.

I do not have particularly nice things to say about this book.It's your typical Llewellyn book, although perhaps better researched than most. There is a real and viable bibliography, and I almost bumped it up to two stars just for the bibliography. And as much as this book frustrated the hell out of me, it's hard for me to not feel kindly toward Scott Cunningham.But omg everything else.Why do these foods have these correspondences? Who the hell knows, really, though there's a little collecting o...

Pretty good book! even though it is called "Wicca in the Kitchen" it has no relation to Wicca except for the fact that it doesn't have anything for curses or any type of negative use of Magick. Besides that it's mostly a folk/kitchen Magick kind of book. It has several correspondences, recipes, tips for using magick in the kitchen and many uses of it for love, health, money, sex, work, purification, psychic development, etc. Recommended for any fan of Kitchen Witchcraft!

Cunningham’s Encyclopedia in the KitchenThis book teaches what different foods have certain magical properties (love, protection, money, etc) and it also gives the planet’s, the energies, the lore’s, and the magical uses in the different food categories. I choose this book because I needed something slow to wind down in bed until I fell asleep and this seemed like that kind of book. It starts off with how to prepare different foods with the key being visualization for the thing you’re after, may...

I read this book because I was curious: I like cooking and I'm intrigued by magic, so it seemed to be a nice and possibly amusing book to read. I was disappointed. It might even have something good in it, I wouldn't say no. But it seems to me that it was written just because. It does not seem to be a book that took years to write. It is too much simplistic in many ways: we must not use microwave ovens because they aren't "traditional". But we are allowed to use electricity ones: are they "tradit...

Lots of interesting and good information. I particularly found the information on the different color of corn used in making flour and its different correspondent element (white and air, red and fire, blue and water, gold and earth) very interesting.

Wonderfully written and gives a great overview of hearth witchery and home-based practices. Cunningham provides information on herbs (mundane and otherwise) and how they can be used in cooking and spellwork at the stove. The tone is nearly conversational, making this an easy read and while there are some section geared toward more advanced practitioners, this book can largely be read and utilized by Pagans and Wiccans at any level of practice and knowledge.

I jotted the following down while reading:Pros:- Learning various world mythologies and folklore surrounding certain foods and ingredients- Some pretty solid sounding recipes, though I have yet to try any- General life advice is pretty on point - e.g. eating healthy, managing money. SC also frequently points readers towards medical professionals and such in dealing with health issues, financial matters, domestic abuse, etc - I enjoyed his writing style. Written in an interesting, and at times to...

While this is a cookbook, it is much more vital. It details why and how the kitchen plays a central role in everyone's daily lives. It made me appreciate the need to keep my cooking utensils and appliances clean and orderly by telling me why these rituals were important to the ancients as well as their modern relevance. As I consider myself a Kitchen Witch this tome remains a spiritual wellspring for me.

This is a great resource for practitioners! Love it!

Everything you wanted to know about Magical Cooking! Cunningham provides a familair and friendly voice, and an informative, entertaining look at the history and magical uses of all our favorite foods! Did you know Roman Soldiers were once paid with Salt? How about placing cups of Vinegar (or Onions) around the house to absorb negativity? Next time you put Syrup on those Pancakes, visualize Money coming your way! Wanna know how to make The Drunken Pumpkin for your next Samhain feast, or Charmed P...

A handy reference. I may try some of the recipes such as the pentagram almond cookies. Some of Cunningham's language and opinions are a bit outdated. It's definitely got those 90s sentiments of "salty foods are the worst for you" and "there are only two genders."You can either look up a specific food to see its magical properties, or look up chapters on love, money, protection, etc. to see what foods fall under those categories. The book also contains a section on Scott's favorite recipes.

This is full of simple every day items that can be used for magic. It's also full of diets to help bring in what you want. It's so handy and I love it so much. I love anything that man writes and has put out. It's so helpful. I think this is a great place to start because pretty much everything in here can found at a local supermarket which makes it so easy for someone like me so lives very far from the local pagan store.

This is the third of Mr. Cunningham's books that I've read, and they are consistently excellent. The information is clear, useable, comfortable, accessible. Wicca in the Kitchen is interesting not only from an energy / magic / spirituality standpoint, it temps the tastebuds too. I've gotten some tasty cooking and meal ideas here too!

I really liked the correspondence sections. Well laid out. I find him a bit contradictory with shades of his personal prejudices coming through. All in all a good reference work to have on hand if you want to explore Kitchen Witchery. Oh and don't let the title throw you, it's not just Wiccan.

an excellent resource- esp for the wiccan cook who wants to create their own magical dishes!

This book is so interesting. Teaches you all about the positive properties of foods. What foods to eat to bring abundance, good luck, and prosperity into your life. What foods to eat if you are trying to attract love into your life... Fascinating! I respect Scott Cunningham's books very much. Even though this man has since passed from this phase of life since 1992 I am just now reading his books and it always feels like he is still alive. Like he just wrote the book this year!

Not just recipes! It's much more than that. Even if you don't necessarily consider yourself pagan or wicca, I think this is a great book about food and cooking.

Half history half cook bookI didn’t know what I thought I was in for with this book but I was surprised at how much context for ingredients and recipes he was able to fit in. I think that was a good choice because it gave me ways to relate to those ingredients, forming a personal connection with it.