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Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen Free FREE CUNNINGHAMS ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WICCA IN THE KITCHEN PDF Scott Cunningham | 432 pages | 01 Feb 2003 | Llewellyn Publications,U.S. | 9780738702261 | English | Minnesota, United States Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen - Moons Light Magic Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. There's a reason caviar has a reputation as a love food, but a little vanilla or peppermint can work wonders too! You'll savor mushrooms like never before after experiencing their intuitive-raising effects, and a munch of celery will resonate with new meaning as it boosts Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen sexual desire and psychic awareness. Virtually any item in your pantry can be used for personal tr There's a reason caviar has a reputation as a love food, but a little vanilla or peppermint can work wonders too! Virtually any item in your pantry can be used for personal transformation. From artichokes to kidney beans to grape jelly, food contains specific magical energies you can harness for positive results. This encyclopedia of food magic offers twenty-seven of Scott Cunningham's favorite recipes. Magical menus for more than ten desired goals including love, protection, health, money, and psychic awareness are provided as well. This commemorative edition also presents special features and articles celebrating Scott Cunningham's remarkable life. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. Published November 8th by Llewellyn Publications first published November 1st More Details Original Title. Other Editions 6. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchenplease sign up. Be the first Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen ask a question about Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen. Nov 27, Chiara rated it it was ok. 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 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. But we are allowed to use electricity ones: are they "traditional", then? And we should avoid white rice, but can buy tortillas at the supermarket. I agree there is a relation between what we eat and what we are; I agree that we should consciously eat; I agree that we should aknowledge the link we establish to the earth when we eat If we love our earth and our fellow-humans, we should consider where the food we eat comes from and what or who! Which this book seems to totally disregard. If we want to live in a "natural" way, these aren't things we can easily ignore, on the contrary: we are supposed to be informed and do something concrete to help. Instead of eating a bowl of oatmeal visualizing our own magically produced wealth, I say check out if that particular brand of oat flakes is produced by a company that does damages to the environment, which is possible. I think if we show respect to the Mother Earth and her fruits, we already have all the Magic that we'll ever need! All in all, this book seemed to me nothing more than a Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen correct do not drink alcohol! View 1 comment. May 05, Anie rated it did not like Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen Shelves: ebooksnon-fictionreligionmale-author, free. 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 I do not have particularly nice things to say about this book. Who the hell knows, really, though there's a little collecting of myth to back up some of them Where does the health information come from? Not any sort of NIH study or anything like that. It's one thing to say "hey, eat your veggies they're good for you" and another to start talking about the pointed benefits of certain foods without backing those benefits up. I mean, I know it's a woo-woo book, but still. Don't dole out health advice if you can't back it up. There's also some really weird light-n-love judginess in here. There's no place for drunkenness or drugs in magic and spirituality! You can't be loved if you don't love yourself! I understand the impulses he's getting at -- don't rely on booze and your life improves immeasurably if you make the effort to get to Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen and love Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen -- but damn. Phrasing does actually matter. That being said, some of the recipes from the back of the book DO look tasty and I may try them. 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. Apr 17, Alexia Moon rated it it was amazing Shelves: paganismown-in-ebookkitchen- witchcraftwiccaread-inown-in-papermagickwitchcraft. Pretty good book! It has several correspondences, recipes, tips for Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen 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! Jan 30, Colleen Criswell rated it really liked it Shelves: pagan-wiccan-non-fictioncookbook. 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. May 24, Carly O'Connell rated it really liked it Shelves: witchcraft. 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. The book also contains a section on Scott's favorite recipes. Apr 05, Sarah rated it it was amazing. 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! Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen you know Roman Soldiers were once paid Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen Salt? How about placing cups of Vinegar or Onions around the house to absorb negativity? Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen BY SCOTT CUNNINGHAM – Just Witchy's Cookies are used to provide, analyse and improve our services; provide chat tools; and show you relevant content on advertising. You can learn more about our use of cookies here. Are you happy to accept all cookies? 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