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The Mystic Cookbook: The Secret Alchemy of Food
Provocative and insightful, this eclectic, inspiring, and beautiful book will open your eyes to the remarkable link between nourishment and spiritual awakening. Filled with ancient wisdom, practical advice, personal anecdotes, vibrant ceremonies, and original dishes lavishly illustrated with color photographs, The Mystic Cookbook brings to life a wealth of recipes and a myriad of experiences from places as far-reaching as Mexico, Italy, Vietnam, France, North Africa, and India—as well as from mystical, legendary, and mythic realms.
You’ll also discover how to increase the vibration of the food you eat to heighten conscious awareness; use food to open your chakras; trigger past-life memories with aroma; invite fairies and angels for dinner; travel through time and space from the comfort of your dining table; create feasts to activate abundance, success, and love . . . plus much more! In Denise Linn and Meadow Linn’s extraordinary book, learn little-known secrets about the food you eat and how it can mystically transform your life!
You’ll also discover how to increase the vibration of the food you eat to heighten conscious awareness; use food to open your chakras; trigger past-life memories with aroma; invite fairies and angels for dinner; travel through time and space from the comfort of your dining table; create feasts to activate abundance, success, and love . . . plus much more! In Denise Linn and Meadow Linn’s extraordinary book, learn little-known secrets about the food you eat and how it can mystically transform your life!
256 pages, Paperback
First published October 23, 2012
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About the author
Denise Linn
120 books144 followersDenise Linn’s personal journey began as a result of a near-death experience at age 17. Her life-changing experiences and remarkable recovery set her on a spiritual quest that led her to explore the healing traditions of many cultures, including those of her own Cherokee ancestors, the Aborigines in the Australian bush, and the Zulus in Bophuthatswana. She trained with a Hawaiian kahuna (shaman), and Reiki Master Hawayo Takata. She was also adopted into a New Zealand Maori tribe. In addition, Denise lived in a Zen Buddhist monastery for more than two years.
Denise is an internationally renowned teacher in the field of self-development. She’s the author of the bestseller Sacred Space and the award-winning Feng Shui for the Soul, and has written 16 books, which are available in 24 languages. Denise has appeared in numerous documentaries and television shows worldwide, gives seminars on six continents, and is the founder of the International Institute of Soul Coaching®, which offers professional certification programs in life coaching.
Denise is an internationally renowned teacher in the field of self-development. She’s the author of the bestseller Sacred Space and the award-winning Feng Shui for the Soul, and has written 16 books, which are available in 24 languages. Denise has appeared in numerous documentaries and television shows worldwide, gives seminars on six continents, and is the founder of the International Institute of Soul Coaching®, which offers professional certification programs in life coaching.
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September 20, 2019
To know whether this will be one of your favorite books or one that does nothing for you, it's important to note what the book is. At its core, it's mostly a new age, spiritual book about ways to make your food more spiritual through things like prayers and intentions. While it calls itself a cookbook, there over 300 pages and under 50 recipes. Those recipes are somewhat random with no particular magical properties that I could see, and are gluten and dairy free (lots of salmon). They are heavy on other animal products, making them not suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and also feature ingredients like rice that will make them less suitable for paleo folks.
The book is filled with color photos and has lots of very mystical talk about everything from how your past lives influence what foods you're allergic to or don't like (a story is told about a woman who developed a walnut allergy at 42 and then used past life regression to find out she choked to death in a past life on a walnut at age 42) to how to invoke food angels to help you cook better.
Science-minded folks are likely to take issue with a lot of the claims of the book, such as the "fact" that French people don't gain weight even when they eat fattening foods because they enjoy them.
I was a little surprised that a book on mystical eating seemed to be tailored to the authors' food preferences and personal allergies rather than anything more spiritual. I sort of expected a more Buddhist slant and no meat, or maybe raw food, or at least a focus on eating local and home grown. The authors very briefly mention GMOs and whole foods, but they basically say that most people today can't grow their own foods and to look into stuff yourself.
I would argue that there actually is rather magical science about foods that they completely avoided. For instance, read Pascal Boudar's foraging books and you learn that the wild yeasts you use to ferment homemade beers and wines from wild ingredients will have unique tastes and qualities only found in that region since all yeasts have their own signatures. He keeps yeast cultures in sugar water cultures so he has the terroir (region) of all different places he loves that he can use to start homemade wines. That's pretty mystical! Or I would suggest reading Eating on the Wild Side where you learn how much of our foods' nutrition has been lost by farming and hybridizing, and how the original foods have as much as 100x the amounts of some nutrients (she doesn't go into how to forage them at all but how to find the closest things in supermarkets). Or I would talk about foraging for wild foods and how you can eat foods that were not part of any environment-crushing food system or part of some corporate farm system that takes advantage of field workers, and eat foods that many people have never even tasted that are some of the most delicious in the world. Or instead of saying that if you want to eat like Native Americans you should eat "lots of meat" (!?), teach the reader how to gather acorns and leach the tannins out to grind them into a delicious flour the way people did worldwide for thousands of years. Or focus on foods that were believed to have magical powers like elderberries (which also have those scientific powers). All of that sort of thing seemed like missed opportunities.
This will be a fun read for people who like this sort of book, but it seems like it could have been a lot more. All that said, it's full of beautiful color photos and is a fun read.
The book is filled with color photos and has lots of very mystical talk about everything from how your past lives influence what foods you're allergic to or don't like (a story is told about a woman who developed a walnut allergy at 42 and then used past life regression to find out she choked to death in a past life on a walnut at age 42) to how to invoke food angels to help you cook better.
Science-minded folks are likely to take issue with a lot of the claims of the book, such as the "fact" that French people don't gain weight even when they eat fattening foods because they enjoy them.
I was a little surprised that a book on mystical eating seemed to be tailored to the authors' food preferences and personal allergies rather than anything more spiritual. I sort of expected a more Buddhist slant and no meat, or maybe raw food, or at least a focus on eating local and home grown. The authors very briefly mention GMOs and whole foods, but they basically say that most people today can't grow their own foods and to look into stuff yourself.
I would argue that there actually is rather magical science about foods that they completely avoided. For instance, read Pascal Boudar's foraging books and you learn that the wild yeasts you use to ferment homemade beers and wines from wild ingredients will have unique tastes and qualities only found in that region since all yeasts have their own signatures. He keeps yeast cultures in sugar water cultures so he has the terroir (region) of all different places he loves that he can use to start homemade wines. That's pretty mystical! Or I would suggest reading Eating on the Wild Side where you learn how much of our foods' nutrition has been lost by farming and hybridizing, and how the original foods have as much as 100x the amounts of some nutrients (she doesn't go into how to forage them at all but how to find the closest things in supermarkets). Or I would talk about foraging for wild foods and how you can eat foods that were not part of any environment-crushing food system or part of some corporate farm system that takes advantage of field workers, and eat foods that many people have never even tasted that are some of the most delicious in the world. Or instead of saying that if you want to eat like Native Americans you should eat "lots of meat" (!?), teach the reader how to gather acorns and leach the tannins out to grind them into a delicious flour the way people did worldwide for thousands of years. Or focus on foods that were believed to have magical powers like elderberries (which also have those scientific powers). All of that sort of thing seemed like missed opportunities.
This will be a fun read for people who like this sort of book, but it seems like it could have been a lot more. All that said, it's full of beautiful color photos and is a fun read.
May 8, 2022
I was on the wait list at my library for this book for literally months. Expectations were therefore high. For me, however, it was not worth the wait.
An interest in alchemy is what prompted my book request, and when I started reading I was only slightly disappointed that this book was more new age than chemical. But I am no stranger to woo-woo and so pressed on. Well, this book is SO airy-fairy as to be in the stratosphere and I had to stop. The recipes are pretty basic looking (I did not try cooking anything I read), with vivid images engaging, and the language approachable. For someone just starting out in New Age philosophy, this would make a terrific primer.
An interest in alchemy is what prompted my book request, and when I started reading I was only slightly disappointed that this book was more new age than chemical. But I am no stranger to woo-woo and so pressed on. Well, this book is SO airy-fairy as to be in the stratosphere and I had to stop. The recipes are pretty basic looking (I did not try cooking anything I read), with vivid images engaging, and the language approachable. For someone just starting out in New Age philosophy, this would make a terrific primer.
December 3, 2012
An insight into the secret alchemy of food is what the author promises with this fairly hefty book, explaining the link that exists between food, nourishment and spiritual awakening.
This is a possible controversial opinion or assertion for many, as the authors state that "…science is beginning to assert what the ancient mystics and seers of the past have known for millennia, that there is an unseen, but viable life force that permeates all things, and we are not separate from this vast sea of energy." Pretty heavy-going for sure and this review shall not debate the merits, or lack thereof, of the claims made. Whilst it is true that we can get more than "just" nourishment from food, it is not entirely clear to this reviewer at least that we receive benefits within a general diet. Of course, spiritual fulfilment can come by participating in specific religious ceremonies, but this book is more than that.
Despite its great layout and engaging photography, this is not the lightest of reads when you take into account this is supposed to be an enlightening experience, a "light bulb" moment if you will. Perhaps it is just a little tongue-tied, verbose overall, leading to the central message being lost at times. Yet if you take the book as a series of components, then individual elements within can still be quite interesting and actionable, even if you don't subscribe to and follow the central theme being promoted. Once you get to the recipes then there is a good, interesting selection on offer. The photographs of the dishes do draw you in and get your taste buds salivating. Each recipe is well-written, contains all the key information and easy to follow. Unfortunately there are probably not enough recipes to make the book worthwhile for those who don't "get" the message, but if you get the chance to look at the book in a bookstore you might find enough to tip the balance.
One should always remain open to new ideas and concepts but this book just feels not so beginner-friendly and it is debatable whether the casual reader will invest the time to really look into things as this reviewer was still "scratching his head" as to the entire meaning after a first glance. Many might not even give it so long. Half the text, make it even more beginner-friendly, add a few more recipes and then things might be a different proposition. Of course, if you "get" the ideas from the get-go, you may have a compelling, comprehensive resource on your hands. So in short, take a look at this book with a neutral mind and go on from there.
// This review appeared in YUM.fi and is reproduced here in full with permission of YUM.fi. YUM.fi celebrates the worldwide diversity of food and drink, as presented through the humble book. Whether you call it a cookery book, cook book, recipe book or something else (in the language of your choice) YUM will provide you with news and reviews of the latest books on the marketplace. //
This is a possible controversial opinion or assertion for many, as the authors state that "…science is beginning to assert what the ancient mystics and seers of the past have known for millennia, that there is an unseen, but viable life force that permeates all things, and we are not separate from this vast sea of energy." Pretty heavy-going for sure and this review shall not debate the merits, or lack thereof, of the claims made. Whilst it is true that we can get more than "just" nourishment from food, it is not entirely clear to this reviewer at least that we receive benefits within a general diet. Of course, spiritual fulfilment can come by participating in specific religious ceremonies, but this book is more than that.
Despite its great layout and engaging photography, this is not the lightest of reads when you take into account this is supposed to be an enlightening experience, a "light bulb" moment if you will. Perhaps it is just a little tongue-tied, verbose overall, leading to the central message being lost at times. Yet if you take the book as a series of components, then individual elements within can still be quite interesting and actionable, even if you don't subscribe to and follow the central theme being promoted. Once you get to the recipes then there is a good, interesting selection on offer. The photographs of the dishes do draw you in and get your taste buds salivating. Each recipe is well-written, contains all the key information and easy to follow. Unfortunately there are probably not enough recipes to make the book worthwhile for those who don't "get" the message, but if you get the chance to look at the book in a bookstore you might find enough to tip the balance.
One should always remain open to new ideas and concepts but this book just feels not so beginner-friendly and it is debatable whether the casual reader will invest the time to really look into things as this reviewer was still "scratching his head" as to the entire meaning after a first glance. Many might not even give it so long. Half the text, make it even more beginner-friendly, add a few more recipes and then things might be a different proposition. Of course, if you "get" the ideas from the get-go, you may have a compelling, comprehensive resource on your hands. So in short, take a look at this book with a neutral mind and go on from there.
// This review appeared in YUM.fi and is reproduced here in full with permission of YUM.fi. YUM.fi celebrates the worldwide diversity of food and drink, as presented through the humble book. Whether you call it a cookery book, cook book, recipe book or something else (in the language of your choice) YUM will provide you with news and reviews of the latest books on the marketplace. //
July 7, 2013
I flipped through this book to look at the foods and thought it looked very cool. Then I went back and started reading it. "... Whether this was actually true is not important. What's important is that he believed..."
This quote sums up the book to me. Phrases like "believe it or not" are scattered throughout the book and there is reason for this. There is no evidence of truth in the book. But that wouldn't bother me because faith isn't based on truth. What bothers me is lines like how a person can eat ice cream every day and not gain weight if they don't feel guilty or stressed about eating it. And dieters who aren't losing weight are people who aren't enjoying what they are eating. This reminds me of that scientific fact of how you can't get pregnant when you are raped (insert sarcasm here).
There is a lot of helpful hints in this book because stress can definitely affect your health. If you are a person who remembers certain foods during happy times, then eating those foods while meditating on those moments might really help to bring you happiness and peace. There is a lot of talk about mindfulness and gratitude as well.
I couldn't get over contradictions to evidence-based medicine though. I don't think it's right to tell people that they can eat a high fat, high cholesterol diet and not get heart disease if they are simply enjoying it without guilt. The book doesn't come out and say that but there are parts of chapter 2 that are implying that, then they admit in a line later that "...much of this, of course, is a result of genetics and environment..." Seriously. Loses credibility big time.
That being said, at least it goes on to convince people to eat the rainbow. Even if there is no science that eating red will give you "strength, courage, and steadfastness" at least we know evidence-based medicine supports a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
I am a believer that these spiritual breakthroughs and the ability to grow spiritual is in everyone. Food is not a necessary part of that journey. But I can see the merit for people who are having a harder time connecting with this. It's all about mind over matter. If you buy into the mystical powers of foods and it helps you to believe, then I can see how you may feel that sense of connection. Probably not the right book for the skeptic, questioning, or scientific mind.
This quote sums up the book to me. Phrases like "believe it or not" are scattered throughout the book and there is reason for this. There is no evidence of truth in the book. But that wouldn't bother me because faith isn't based on truth. What bothers me is lines like how a person can eat ice cream every day and not gain weight if they don't feel guilty or stressed about eating it. And dieters who aren't losing weight are people who aren't enjoying what they are eating. This reminds me of that scientific fact of how you can't get pregnant when you are raped (insert sarcasm here).
There is a lot of helpful hints in this book because stress can definitely affect your health. If you are a person who remembers certain foods during happy times, then eating those foods while meditating on those moments might really help to bring you happiness and peace. There is a lot of talk about mindfulness and gratitude as well.
I couldn't get over contradictions to evidence-based medicine though. I don't think it's right to tell people that they can eat a high fat, high cholesterol diet and not get heart disease if they are simply enjoying it without guilt. The book doesn't come out and say that but there are parts of chapter 2 that are implying that, then they admit in a line later that "...much of this, of course, is a result of genetics and environment..." Seriously. Loses credibility big time.
That being said, at least it goes on to convince people to eat the rainbow. Even if there is no science that eating red will give you "strength, courage, and steadfastness" at least we know evidence-based medicine supports a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
I am a believer that these spiritual breakthroughs and the ability to grow spiritual is in everyone. Food is not a necessary part of that journey. But I can see the merit for people who are having a harder time connecting with this. It's all about mind over matter. If you buy into the mystical powers of foods and it helps you to believe, then I can see how you may feel that sense of connection. Probably not the right book for the skeptic, questioning, or scientific mind.
July 29, 2016
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I guess I should have guessed by the title "Mystic Cookbook" that I would be mystified somehow by this volume. But I was caught up in the "Secret Alchemy of Food" bit. I thought this meant some scientific explanations on why comfort food are comforting to us or how turkey makes us sleepy.
No, this book is more of a spiritual and new-age journey into food.
Some quotes:
"When the viable energies of your food interface with the energy flows of your physical form, it allows you to step into a higher level of spiritual frequency."
"If you connect with the living consciousness within your food, its life force will support you."
"Eating fills our base need for sustenance, but at the same time, it can be a gateway for mystical transformations."
"You can indeed share a meal with angels, fairies, spirit guides, or possibly even a deceased loved one."
There is even a guide on how to "see" fairies in nature.
Obviously, I must be a very un-mystical person. I didn't "get" this cookbook. Since I am not a new-age sort of person, I admit that I cannot rate this book appropriately.
But if you are into the mystical side of things, this book would probably be great. The layout is nice, and the photos and pictures lend a ease-of-reading ambiance to the book. But where were the recipes? There were a few - but none that looked easy or something that kids would eat. And they are buried within the chapters, difficult to find if you actually wanted to cook them.
But I thank NetGalley and Hay House Inc., for the chance to walk on the Mystical Side and commune with a different point of view and way of living.
I guess I should have guessed by the title "Mystic Cookbook" that I would be mystified somehow by this volume. But I was caught up in the "Secret Alchemy of Food" bit. I thought this meant some scientific explanations on why comfort food are comforting to us or how turkey makes us sleepy.
No, this book is more of a spiritual and new-age journey into food.
Some quotes:
"When the viable energies of your food interface with the energy flows of your physical form, it allows you to step into a higher level of spiritual frequency."
"If you connect with the living consciousness within your food, its life force will support you."
"Eating fills our base need for sustenance, but at the same time, it can be a gateway for mystical transformations."
"You can indeed share a meal with angels, fairies, spirit guides, or possibly even a deceased loved one."
There is even a guide on how to "see" fairies in nature.
Obviously, I must be a very un-mystical person. I didn't "get" this cookbook. Since I am not a new-age sort of person, I admit that I cannot rate this book appropriately.
But if you are into the mystical side of things, this book would probably be great. The layout is nice, and the photos and pictures lend a ease-of-reading ambiance to the book. But where were the recipes? There were a few - but none that looked easy or something that kids would eat. And they are buried within the chapters, difficult to find if you actually wanted to cook them.
But I thank NetGalley and Hay House Inc., for the chance to walk on the Mystical Side and commune with a different point of view and way of living.
November 14, 2012
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My opinion: Several things struck me about this cookbook. First, this book is new age/metaphysical. If this isn't your cup of tea, you will have issues with the concepts in this cookbook. There are a large number of concepts such as food rituals and developing a relationship with your food sources. There were definitely parts of this book that I think took the concepts too far. Second, The pictures in the book were beautiful, but there were WAY too many of them. This was a 312 page cookbook and I would bet that almost a half of those pages were of pictures. What I did like about this is that each recipe was accompanied by a picture of the completed dish. Finally, In a 312 page COOKBOOK, there were only 47 recipes. That barely makes a cookbook. Now, every single recipe looked delicious, and were unique but I don't think that constitues a cookbook.
My opinion: Several things struck me about this cookbook. First, this book is new age/metaphysical. If this isn't your cup of tea, you will have issues with the concepts in this cookbook. There are a large number of concepts such as food rituals and developing a relationship with your food sources. There were definitely parts of this book that I think took the concepts too far. Second, The pictures in the book were beautiful, but there were WAY too many of them. This was a 312 page cookbook and I would bet that almost a half of those pages were of pictures. What I did like about this is that each recipe was accompanied by a picture of the completed dish. Finally, In a 312 page COOKBOOK, there were only 47 recipes. That barely makes a cookbook. Now, every single recipe looked delicious, and were unique but I don't think that constitues a cookbook.
February 13, 2013
This is a beautiful book with many wonderful recipes and images. I found it absolutely fascinating as it explains about the different foods, their impact on you, both spiritually and physically.
I received this book through netgalley, and while the images were beautiful, it was a bit awkward to read on Adobe Digital Editions. This is one of those books that necessitates having the actual, physical book in front of you.
I liked the messages the books has about slowing down, eating with consciousness, exercising, treating your kitchen as a kind of shrine. It makes sense if you are committed to treating your body as a temple. You should put thought into what you are preparing and eating.
This book probably isn't for everyone, but I would recommend it for any foodie. :)
I received this book through netgalley, and while the images were beautiful, it was a bit awkward to read on Adobe Digital Editions. This is one of those books that necessitates having the actual, physical book in front of you.
I liked the messages the books has about slowing down, eating with consciousness, exercising, treating your kitchen as a kind of shrine. It makes sense if you are committed to treating your body as a temple. You should put thought into what you are preparing and eating.
This book probably isn't for everyone, but I would recommend it for any foodie. :)
April 29, 2017
i'm a big fan of denise linn.. and this books is lovely too. It's a book about food and cooking (though doesn't have loads of recipes if you are just looking for a cookbook)and the ways you can make it special - creating sacred space, blessing your food and being mindful. I'm vegan so not all the recipes would work out for me, but the ones that are vegan sound and look delicious.
while this book has loads of colourful photographs, I wasn't crazy on the design of it, which looked a little like someone just starting out on photoshop (meow) and the pages were too glossy too.
while this book has loads of colourful photographs, I wasn't crazy on the design of it, which looked a little like someone just starting out on photoshop (meow) and the pages were too glossy too.
July 6, 2013
This certainly isn't your average cookbook. While there is a great deal of merit in being mindful when you cook, serve and consume food, the notion of past life regression to alleviate allergies, or casting love spells is probably not what people are looking for in a cookbook - mystic or otherwise. If you are looking to learn about eating mindfully, about foods that balance your chakras, about Aboriginal and Zen practices, it's worth flipping through the text.
February 6, 2013
I received this book from Net Galley, and had some trouble experiencing the ebook. This is a book to be perused in all its in your hands physical glory. This is not a traditional cookbook, it is a spiritual, New Age how to manual and ode to food and the way we experience it. This is not for everyone, but it is for me. I ordered a copy.
January 13, 2026
The Mystic Cookbook: The Secret Alchemy of Food
by Denise Linn
This is not just a cookbook—it is a celebration of the passion, energy, and spirituality behind food. The Mystic Cookbook goes far beyond recipes; it explores the emotional, spiritual, and transformative power of cooking and eating. It teaches you to connect deeply with your food, infusing every meal with intention, joy, and mindfulness.
As a busy single mom of six, I had completely lost my love for cooking. Meals became mechanical tasks—I would often rush through eating just to get on with the next chore. This book reignited my creativity and joy in the kitchen. It reminded me how to slow down, savor each bite, and appreciate not just what food nourishes physically, but how it can feed the soul.
What makes this book truly special is the way it blends wisdom, ritual, and practical advice. Denise Linn shares insights from mystical, legendary, and cultural traditions around the world—from Italy and France to Mexico, Vietnam, North Africa, and India—along with colorfully illustrated recipes and exercises that elevate cooking into a spiritual experience. Each chapter feels like an invitation to rediscover the magic in everyday life.
This book is for anyone who wants to deepen their relationship with food, awaken creativity, or simply find joy in the act of preparing and sharing meals. It is inspiring, beautiful, and transformative—one of those rare books that will stay with you long after the last page.
Five stars—an unexpected, delightful, and nourishing journey for the body, mind, and spirit.
(I received a copy of this title from NetGalley and the publisher for review purposes. This is my honest opinion.)
From my Archives: May 18, 2018
by Denise Linn
This is not just a cookbook—it is a celebration of the passion, energy, and spirituality behind food. The Mystic Cookbook goes far beyond recipes; it explores the emotional, spiritual, and transformative power of cooking and eating. It teaches you to connect deeply with your food, infusing every meal with intention, joy, and mindfulness.
As a busy single mom of six, I had completely lost my love for cooking. Meals became mechanical tasks—I would often rush through eating just to get on with the next chore. This book reignited my creativity and joy in the kitchen. It reminded me how to slow down, savor each bite, and appreciate not just what food nourishes physically, but how it can feed the soul.
What makes this book truly special is the way it blends wisdom, ritual, and practical advice. Denise Linn shares insights from mystical, legendary, and cultural traditions around the world—from Italy and France to Mexico, Vietnam, North Africa, and India—along with colorfully illustrated recipes and exercises that elevate cooking into a spiritual experience. Each chapter feels like an invitation to rediscover the magic in everyday life.
This book is for anyone who wants to deepen their relationship with food, awaken creativity, or simply find joy in the act of preparing and sharing meals. It is inspiring, beautiful, and transformative—one of those rare books that will stay with you long after the last page.
Five stars—an unexpected, delightful, and nourishing journey for the body, mind, and spirit.
(I received a copy of this title from NetGalley and the publisher for review purposes. This is my honest opinion.)
From my Archives: May 18, 2018
August 9, 2021
Although this is out of print, I was able to find a used copy in great condition. I absolutely love Meadow and Denise and so happy to get a copy of this cookbook.
July 5, 2023
Sensual and inviting, this book is a true feast for the senses. The recipes are incredible and very easy to make.
April 20, 2013
If you are the sort of person who likes to mathematically calculate ratios in the kitchen and tend to focus on the science of cooking, this probably is not the book for you. If you are turned off by anything "woo woo" this is probably not your book either. If you have an active imagination, however, check out The Mystic Cookbook.
I like to use recipes as a vague guideline and then do my own thing. This cookbook helped me see to the next level, which is actually using my senses and intentions to gather inspiration for meals and recipes. I may not fully believe all the specific ideas in here -- like that eating purple food with intention will enhance my psychic abilities -- but I'm generally on board with the notion that your state of mind can have an effect on your food, and possibly even the people who eat it.
If you like the mystical aspects of various religious and spiritual systems, then you will probably find some of the language in this book familiar. There's advice on prayers, building kitchen altars and devising meals to help you discover who you were in a past life. Despite the connotations of some of these words, there's nothing denominational about it.
The recipes themselves look good, and I've tried a couple. I feel invited to use my own freewheeling approach to the recipes, and tweak them however feels "right." That said, the Prosperity Rice needed a little more salt. ;)
I like to use recipes as a vague guideline and then do my own thing. This cookbook helped me see to the next level, which is actually using my senses and intentions to gather inspiration for meals and recipes. I may not fully believe all the specific ideas in here -- like that eating purple food with intention will enhance my psychic abilities -- but I'm generally on board with the notion that your state of mind can have an effect on your food, and possibly even the people who eat it.
If you like the mystical aspects of various religious and spiritual systems, then you will probably find some of the language in this book familiar. There's advice on prayers, building kitchen altars and devising meals to help you discover who you were in a past life. Despite the connotations of some of these words, there's nothing denominational about it.
The recipes themselves look good, and I've tried a couple. I feel invited to use my own freewheeling approach to the recipes, and tweak them however feels "right." That said, the Prosperity Rice needed a little more salt. ;)
November 27, 2012
The Mystic Cookbook is not a traditional cookbook. It has more than recipes. It helps you to connect with the food and make the right decision in order to have a healthy life. I learned many things and it helped me in sharing the love for food.
There were eight chapters, each chapter having its own theme and own range of recipes. There were many different facts about the food.
The food is connected to the spirit. For example, if you believe that the food will heal you, there is a benefit for your body. Also, some foods help you revitalize your energy field.
As for the recipes, there were many original ones, vegeterian and other recipes from different countries. My personal favorites were the American potato Salad, the fall harvest salad, the pumpkin pie, and the mystery guacamole. I learned how to prepare the Chicken curry salad.
The Mystic Cookbook is so warm and lovable. It makes the perfect Christmas present. The most important thing that I learned is that the food is the energy that impacts our life.
In order to become Mystic Chef you need to read this book.
There were eight chapters, each chapter having its own theme and own range of recipes. There were many different facts about the food.
The food is connected to the spirit. For example, if you believe that the food will heal you, there is a benefit for your body. Also, some foods help you revitalize your energy field.
As for the recipes, there were many original ones, vegeterian and other recipes from different countries. My personal favorites were the American potato Salad, the fall harvest salad, the pumpkin pie, and the mystery guacamole. I learned how to prepare the Chicken curry salad.
The Mystic Cookbook is so warm and lovable. It makes the perfect Christmas present. The most important thing that I learned is that the food is the energy that impacts our life.
In order to become Mystic Chef you need to read this book.
May 22, 2013
Such a beautiful book. Love the look and feel. Gorgeous colors and pictures. There are some great recipes - Gratitude Granola comes to mind immediately. I read the book cover to cover. One of my favorite cookbooks. As a result I now have a small altar in my kitchen. This makes me smile!
January 10, 2017
This book is fascinating!
January 9, 2016
Lots more than just recipes in this book. I enjoyed it and will refer back to it often.
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