Discover the magical properties, qualities, and symbolism of 100 basic ingredients so they can add magic to any meal—at any time and in any situation. Every house witch knows: the kitchen is an essential part of your magical practice. From preparing food to enjoying a meal, it's important to honor the process of making a dish, to appreciate each individual ingredient, and to make magic from the recipes you already know and love. First, dive into the world of kitchen magic and spellwork; then go back to the basics to learn the magical properties, qualities, and symbolism of 100 essential everyday ingredients so that you can learn to add a little magic to every meal. You'll learn: -That chocolate is associated with love, but different types of chocolate are connected with different types of love from romance to friendship -That figs promote safety while traveling, so you may want to incorporate figs into a dish before your next vacation -That you should choose your pasta wisely for different shapes are associated with different outcomes -That onion can be used for healing, and the tears the onion causes when you cut it can be just as important as the dish you make with it -And much more! Transform your favorite recipes into magical spells, use different ingredients to maximum advantage, and enhance your kitchen witchery with the help of The Kitchen Witch.