Magickal Lunchbox, Part II

Now that we’ve discussed different ways to add magick to the lunch tote itself, what about the contents? Kitchen witches and company know that certain foods and herbs have certain energies, making it easy to pack some magick into your children’s daily meal. All it takes is some visualization when preparing the food
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Many nuts and seeds carry money energies and packing a peanut butter sandwich is certainly a good way for the parents to save money! However, a lot of schools are banning peanuts and even some tree nuts due to allergies.

Foods for the magickal lunch:

Noodles are a symbol of long life in Chinese culture. Noodle soup in a thermos, pasta salad (with appropriate herbs), or even pasta with marinara sauce (also packed in a thermos if you wish to keep it hot) would be good choices.

Vegetables
Broccoli and Brussels sprouts are good for protection. If you choose to pack some blanched broccoli or steamed Brussels sprouts, include a slice of lemon to help eliminate the tell-tale odor of these cruciferous veggies. Lightly steamed, chilled broccoli with a garlic-lemon sauce is a good protective dish (but again there is the issue of smell, so this might be best served at home).

Celery sticks promote peace and psychic awareness. Carrots, along with celery, also carry sex energy, so use with caution. (I kid, not about the energies themselves, but carrot sticks will hardly turn your grade school child into a raging nympho.)

A small container of peas can be charged to release love energy.

Potatoes also promote protection, as well as compassion. A baked potato can be wrapped in foil to keep it warm. Pack some broccoli in a cheese sauce in the thermos to top the potato at lunch time. This is a warm, satisfying meal that, properly charged, may increase protection over time.

Sweet potatoes can be eaten to increase one’s ability to give and receive love. Pack sweet potatoes cooked with brown sugar, ginger and a splash of orange juice, or make a potato salad with sweet potatoes and regular. Sweet potato fries are also a good choice.

Sweet Potato Fries (This is the way I like to make them, but feel free to switch up the spices)

Preheat the oven to 425F. Peel sweet potatoes and slice into 3-inch fries, about ¾ inch thick. In a bowl toss fries with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon chili powder and 2 tsp. ground cumin. Place on a non-stick cookie sheet, or one that’s been lightly sprayed with nonstick spray. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 40 minutes, turning every 10 minutes or so. Give them a few extra minutes if you want them to be crispier, but they won’t get as crispy as regular potatoes.

Fruit

Apple slices tossed with a bit of lemon juice to keep from browning are good for love, health, and peace.

Bananas – love

Blueberries – protection

Cherries – love
Mangos – protection, (sex), love

Melon – healing, purification

Nectarines – love

Oranges – love

Papaya – love

Pineapple – healing, money, protection, love

Create a Love Salad with cherries, bananas, mango, orange slices, pineapple chunks, papaya (if available), and melon. You can use a small heart-shaped cutter to make pineapple and melon hearts. This is a good salad to have in late summer, when students are headed back to school and most of the fruits are in season.

Breads and Grains

As we’ve discussed in earlier posts, various grains and breads carry different energies. Tortillas are good for protection. A tortilla spread with refried beans and a spicy salsa, rolled and cut into bites, would add a tasty touch of protection, Mexican style, to the lunchbox.

Desserts

What lunchbox would be complete without something sweet? Chocolate is a perfect love food. You can include a small piece of chocolate, or bake chocolate chip cookies or brownies and include one in your child’s lunchbox.
You can also use fresh, seasonal fruits as dessert, or bake them into mini tarts.

Use your imagination and your intuition. Packing your child’s favorite foods on a test day will provide nourishment for their bodies as well as a sense of calm to help him/her focus. If your child is starting a new school, pack something for love, peace, or protection. It wouldn’t hurt if you also included an extra cookie or two for sharing!

If you want to add more love to their day, use small heart-shaped cookie cutters. Pack a sandwich on a crescent roll for moon energy. Walnuts are traditional brain food (but again, check for rules on nuts). If your teenager is looking for part-time work, pack foods that attract money and prosperity. Some examples: Mini buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup for dipping, bean burritos, rice dishes, spinach salad, sunflower seeds, or foods sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Consult a reference book. I used Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen for a lot of the information regarding the different energies of foods. It’s one of my favorite resources. Then, consult a few cookbooks or internet sites and see what you can come up with. Afiyet olsun!