Good Grape Wine Company

The Kitchen Witch's Cookbook is a fabulous reference when you want to make something extra special that has a bit more meaning than just food. The recipe sections are a bit too cutely titled for me ("Visionary Vegetables"), but my preference does not change the fact that the recipes are both exotic and homey, and full of magic. Each recipe lists its magical attributes, so you can be sure that you're choosing the perfect menu. She also suggests celebrations for each one, so if you're feeling frazzled at Yule, she has done the work for you - just flip to the index, and pick your dishes with no fuss at all.

Her appendices are terrific, and the bibliography and index are thorough. Whether you're making scones, broom wine, Turkish eggplant or rosemary sherbet, you're sure to find just the right recipe for your next special meal.


Yum!   March 21, 2001
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Ok, it wasn't the sort of book that'll tell you what to cook for every situation. But, it's great for the average witchy cook & gives you ideas beyond the average pasta dinner. Plus, it takes into account that some kitchen witches don't live at home & can't make absolutely everything from scratch (I love to cook, but sometimes there's guests coming 1 hour after I get home from work....).


Another great title for Patricia Telesco!   March 16, 2001
 11 out of 11 found this review helpful

As a member of the Wiccan Pagan Press Alliance and the Universal Federation of Pagans, Trish Telesco is one of those authors who lives the life she writes about. This book is a must read, as much for the recipes as for the tidbits of folklore and cooking traditions that accompany each one. There is an extensive appendices section with lists of kitchen gods and goddesses, magical correlations of ingredients, and celebrations from around the world. The unusual treats in the "Divine Desserts" section will keep your mouth watering -- it's definitely my favorite chapter! You can use these recipes for every-day cooking or serve them at your next gathering. You won't be disappointed with this one!


Kitchen Witch's Cookbook   February 28, 2001
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I thought this was a really fun book! For each recipe there is alist for which Holiday, feelings, etc. that the dish works best for. I think everyone will enjoy this book.