Gwion Raven - The Magick of Food: Rituals, Offerings & Why We Eat Together

Llewellyn Publications

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The Magick of Food: Rituals, Offerings & Why We Eat Together 2020 by Gwion Raven.

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First e-book edition 2020

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This book is dedicated to Phoenix, Angelica, Andrew, Amy, and Trinity, without whom there would be no reason to cook or make magick.

Contents

List of

List of

by Kristoffer Hughes

Section I

Chapter 1:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 4:

Section II

Chapter 5:

Chapter 6:

Chapter 7:

Chapter 8:

Chapter 9:

Chapter 10:

Section III

Chapter 11:

Chapter 12:

Chapter 13:

Conclusion:

Recipes

Metamorphoses Mojito: A Spell for
(this one really depends on you)

Midnight Margaritas: A Spell for Hangin
with the Coven or Other Magickal People

In Praise of Inanna: A Modern Take
on a Traditional Sumerian Recipe

Demeters Vegetarian Feast: Lentil and
Olive Salad with Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

A Slow Solstice Supper: Slow-Braised Pork
with Fruit and Onion-Bacon Jam

Rituals, Spells
& Things to Try

Inviting the Lares and
Penates to Your Home

Disclaimer

I believe a big component to cookery and witchery is practicing common sense and common care. With that, I offer this advice: If theres an ingredient in a recipe that you are allergic to, please dont use it. Just because this is a magickal book with magickal recipes and exercises, doesnt mean your food allergies will disappear when you cast a circle. Likewise, if youve been instructed by a medical professional to avoid, cut out, or otherwise abstain from eating or drinking certain ingredients, please, please, please follow their advice.

I strongly recommend adhering to food safety guidelines, understanding that consuming undercooked and raw foods can pose severe health risks. Heres a chart with recommended cooking temperatures.

Most chefs will tell you that the best temperature for steak and lamb is rare to medium-rare. A rare steak should have an internal temperature of 120125 degrees Fahrenheit. Medium-rare steaks should be cooked to 130135 Fahrenheit. However, according to foodsafety.gov, beef, lamb, and pork should be cooked to at least 145 (or above if desired). Keep in mind that the lower temperatures in the chart for rare and medium-rare meat are not recommended by the USDA.

The following chart includes temperatures for meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, casseroles, and leftovers.