1. Does your magical name have anything to do with the kitchen, foods or herbs? Not currently. My magical name is Maevan Kayt, which is losely linked to the goddess Maeve and to cats :D I'm working on finding a new one though, as this was definitely a name that suits a time now past.
2. What do you think are the three most important tools for a kitchen witch?
Glass measuring cups, a mortar and pestle and of course your own hands. Even though I have a fancy dancy kitchenaid mixer, I still really prefer working with my hands when it comes to spellwork.
3. What do you do to make the kitchen the center of the home? Is it decorated in any special way? Do you have a kitchen altar?
Growing up, the kitchen was always the big meeting place and heartbeat of the whole house. Unfortunately, our current place doesn't have any room for gathering, though it's still where I spend quite a bit of my time. It's painted a bright orangy-red, has a fruit inspired stained glass lamp, with a bunch of orange and red candle holders and vases.
4. Which kitchen deity/deities, if any, do you feel closest to? How do you honor him/her/them?
Brigid. <3 She and I have come to be very close over the last couple of years. I wear a pendant with a lovely painted image of her. I try to work with her or in her name when doing magic.
5. What is your signature dish? Does it have a magical purpose? You can share the recipe unless it’s a secret.
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. I used to make them all the time when things were difficult or tense at work. They instantly diffuse hard feelings and can brighten anyone's day. This is a decent recipe, though not quite what I do ;) Gotta keep some secrets, right? http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pumpkin-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies-III/Detail.aspx
6. What are your favorite cookbooks? They can be magical or non-magical.
My own. My mother put one together for me for my 18th birthday, full of family recipes and secrets.
7. What is your favorite food?
Potato anything. Latkes, perogies, french fries, poutine, twice baked potato. YUM
8. What is your least favorite?
Sauerkraut. So gross. Can't handle it. Not a huge fan of most meat, either to be honest.
9. Do you like to listen to the television or listen to music while you are in the kitchen? If so, what?
Music. Lately I've been very much into Florence and the Machine, though Tori Amos, Sarah Harmer and the Amelie soundtrack are big favourites for cooking.
2 comments:
Mmmm, pumpkin and chocolate chips -- an interesting combo!
It's true. Her pumpkin cookies are /to die for/.
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