You don't need to be Wiccan to enjoy this friendly book of home cooking & natural remedies. To the kitchen witch every recipe is like a little spell bringing the opportunity to create love & positive energy in the home & for loved ones. This year-round guide to seasonal recipes & rituals for all the pagan festivals will be invaluable to Wiccans wishing to celebrate the good things that are given to us by the l&. Wicca is a peaceful balanced & harmonious way of life. The word 'witch' comes from the words 'wise' or 'wisdom' & witches or Wiccans originally were called ' The Wise Ones.' They also study natural remedies & the infl uences of the cycles of the moon & the planets. Witches seek to harm noone knowing that the energy they send out comes back threefold. The Kitchen Witch follows the eight pagan festivals: Samhain Yule Imbolc Ostara Beltane Litha Lughnasadh & Mabon. This book is about being at one with nature & the four elements. During these festivals birth life death rebirth & union are celebrated. The celebrations involve sharing food with loved ones or friends. Each of the eight festivals has delicious recipes using a variety of seasonal foods & foods commonly found in most kitchens. There is also information on herbs plants spices fl owers & essential oils that you can use for spell or circle work & homemade lotions & potions. This book is a guide for the everyday witch that can be enjoyed by everyone. Soraya is a white witch & an internationally renowned author & psychic. She writes for The Weekly News a leading weekly paper. She is the author of Tarot Spells Psychic Powers & Runes.