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The Hearth Witch's Kitchen Herbal: Culinary Herbs for Magic, Beauty, and Health
Herbal Wisdom the Hearth Witch Way
Includes more than 150 recipes for teas, infusions, tinctures, syrups, baths, salves, balms, compresses, poultices, oils, creams, potions, candles, and much more.
The Hearth Witch's Kitchen Herbal is an herbal with a difference—it shows how to use the herbs and spices most of us already have in our kitchens for home remedies, personal care, spiritual practice, spells, and rituals. The follow-up to the bestselling Hearth Witch's Compendium, this practical guide includes more than 150 recipes and focuses on twenty-three common culinary herbs and spices. For each plant, you will discover magical correspondences, culinary uses, cosmetic uses, medicinal uses, notes of caution, recipes, and lore. Also discover how to combine herbs with astrology, colors, and elemental energies for powerful magical workings. From basil to turmeric and incenses to syrups, this useful kitchen herbal is designed to help you expand your Hearth Witch skills for a more natural and magical life.
Basil Black Pepper Caraway Cardamom Cayenne Cinnamon Clove Coriander Cumin Dill Fennel Fenugreek Garlic Ginger Lemon Mints Oats Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage Thyme Turmeric
Includes more than 150 recipes for teas, infusions, tinctures, syrups, baths, salves, balms, compresses, poultices, oils, creams, potions, candles, and much more.
The Hearth Witch's Kitchen Herbal is an herbal with a difference—it shows how to use the herbs and spices most of us already have in our kitchens for home remedies, personal care, spiritual practice, spells, and rituals. The follow-up to the bestselling Hearth Witch's Compendium, this practical guide includes more than 150 recipes and focuses on twenty-three common culinary herbs and spices. For each plant, you will discover magical correspondences, culinary uses, cosmetic uses, medicinal uses, notes of caution, recipes, and lore. Also discover how to combine herbs with astrology, colors, and elemental energies for powerful magical workings. From basil to turmeric and incenses to syrups, this useful kitchen herbal is designed to help you expand your Hearth Witch skills for a more natural and magical life.
Basil Black Pepper Caraway Cardamom Cayenne Cinnamon Clove Coriander Cumin Dill Fennel Fenugreek Garlic Ginger Lemon Mints Oats Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage Thyme Turmeric
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Published April 8, 2019
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April 11, 2019
I often request to review these type of books because my daughter is very into Wicca and the occult, and I am always looking for unique and interesting gifts for her. This one seemed to fit the bill nicely...To start, the cover is very appealing to the eye. It is bright, and the title is eye-catching. The book is divided into the following chapters...
-- Introduction
-- Making Your Own Herbal Remedies
-- Internal Remedies
-- External Remedies
-- Cosmetic Uses of Herbs
-- Your Magical Workshop
-- A–Z HERBAL
Each chapter starts with a pretty header graphic, and a quirky fonted title. Unfortunately, that is where the graphic appeal ends. Although this book is chocked full of information and recipes, it lacks in the visual department. When I get a book like this, I don't just want an information dump. I want it to be eye-catching as well. I think the addition of some colorful graphics or photos would have gone a long way in making this book extra appealing.
January 20, 2019
I LOVE this! I own many books that deal with herbs and what you can do with them but done of them at actually go into the history of those herbs. I learned things about the herbs I love and use everyday that give them new context in my eyes. It also shows recipes for hair rinse, skincare items, teas, and just about everything in between. It's a must have for any witch or person who wants to use more natural items in your everyday life. I will forever love and use this book. I wish more herb books were like this one.
*This was given to me in exchange for an honest review*
*This was given to me in exchange for an honest review*
February 8, 2019
I absolutely adored Anna Franklin's "The Hearth Witch's Kitchen Herbal"! Everyone needs a copy of this book in their house. For each herb she discusses it's culinary, cosmetic, and medicinal, and magical uses, recipes for those uses, and gives historical refence to its uses throughout religious history, such as basil's divine origin according to Hindu legend, or caraway's ties to Saint Catherine. I'm looking forward to using many of these recipes in my everyday life for things like settling nausea, easing a sore throat, and healthy glowing skin. Highly recommended!
December 8, 2020
I really like this one! This is one of the very few books that actually has an index with what herbs go with what properties in the magickal sense. I really recommend this one compared to others!
April 15, 2019
I would like to thank Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. for providing me with a free – temporary – electronic ARC of this book, via Netgalley. Although I required their approval, the decision to read this book is my choice and any reviews given are obligation free.
This was a book on plants and their uses I adored! Not only for the herbalism and health side of things but also from the Pagan and Hearth Witch side.
‘The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal’ starts well, has a good introduction to herbs and how to use them. I want to state now that it focusses mostly on the herbalism side of things. Meaning, although there is a Pagan underlying theme, it doesn’t get in the road of the herbalism side. And, as all good readers know, herbalism doesn’t have to go hand in hand with Paganism. So if you’re interested in a book of herbalism but are not a Pagan, you can still enjoy this book.
There were a few areas I wasn’t 100% in agreement with, but not enough to make me stop reading. Just a difference of opinion, which is fine, because if we all agreed on everything life would be so boring.
I also liked that, besides the usual internal and external herbal remedies that most herbalism books cover, ‘The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal’ also discusses cosmetic herbal uses. And, no, that doesn’t mean recipes for make-up people. They mean the true use of the word cosmetic, meaning hair rinses, facial scrubs, and skin toners… that sort of thing. And, in this day and age of sensible people trying to move away from plastic, package waste, and synthetic, nasty chemical cleaning products – having a good section on cosmetics was fabulous.
Then, before we get into the herb listings, we touch on the Pagan/ Hearth Witch side of herbalism.
What I also liked about ‘The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal’ is that the listing of herbs included citations and reference lists. So, if people wanted to follow anything up with the source – it was there to be seen. No hearsay, no old women’s gossip side of things. A wonderful mix of facts, referencing, and citations on herbs, their origins, uses, etc. Unlike other books I’ve recently read. Add to this sciency side of things there was also a hint of the Scott Cunningham Pagan look at herbs. So, to someone who proudly sits in both worlds, it was a good balance between science and faith. A LOVELY balance.
The book ends with some rather good follow up appendixes, to try and cover topics not touched on enough in the main section. Extra herbs, metric to imperial conversions, that sort of thing. So, to me ‘The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal’ comes across as a well-balanced, highly detailed reference book for anyone interested in herbalism – with or without a need for the reader to be a Pagan.
Book nerd side of things, well there were a few sections I felt the wrong wording was used… but that may have just been me and possibly a dialect disagreement. Plus there were a few typos and the like that slipped through the copyeditors net, such as ‘makes a later’ in shampoo terms, rather than ‘makes a lather’. But, seriously, nothing major. None of us are perfect and I know for a fact my writing is full of similar clangers, so I didn’t give a lower score due to these minor issues.
Would I recommend this book to others?
Yes I would. Again I want to emphasise that you don’t have to be a Pagan to read or enjoy this book. Yes, it may help… but an interest in herbalism is a far bigger factor required by a reader. Faith aside, this is a good book on herbalism that reads in such a way that it would be user friendly to all levels – beginner to experienced followers of herbalism.
An open mind, an interest in herbalism – that is all you need to enjoy this book.
Would I buy this book for myself?
Yes I think I would. I do have a lot of books on herbalism (both mainstream, Pagan and old world like my Culpepper) and they do cover a lot of what is also covered in ‘The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal’ but the book, the flow of what it is teaching, the layout… it just attracted me in such a way that I could easily see myself adding it to my shelves in paper format. I just need to find more shelves first! ;-)
In summary: A good herbalism reference book that finds the perfect balance of science and faith. Highly recommend it.
This was a book on plants and their uses I adored! Not only for the herbalism and health side of things but also from the Pagan and Hearth Witch side.
‘The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal’ starts well, has a good introduction to herbs and how to use them. I want to state now that it focusses mostly on the herbalism side of things. Meaning, although there is a Pagan underlying theme, it doesn’t get in the road of the herbalism side. And, as all good readers know, herbalism doesn’t have to go hand in hand with Paganism. So if you’re interested in a book of herbalism but are not a Pagan, you can still enjoy this book.
There were a few areas I wasn’t 100% in agreement with, but not enough to make me stop reading. Just a difference of opinion, which is fine, because if we all agreed on everything life would be so boring.
I also liked that, besides the usual internal and external herbal remedies that most herbalism books cover, ‘The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal’ also discusses cosmetic herbal uses. And, no, that doesn’t mean recipes for make-up people. They mean the true use of the word cosmetic, meaning hair rinses, facial scrubs, and skin toners… that sort of thing. And, in this day and age of sensible people trying to move away from plastic, package waste, and synthetic, nasty chemical cleaning products – having a good section on cosmetics was fabulous.
Then, before we get into the herb listings, we touch on the Pagan/ Hearth Witch side of herbalism.
What I also liked about ‘The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal’ is that the listing of herbs included citations and reference lists. So, if people wanted to follow anything up with the source – it was there to be seen. No hearsay, no old women’s gossip side of things. A wonderful mix of facts, referencing, and citations on herbs, their origins, uses, etc. Unlike other books I’ve recently read. Add to this sciency side of things there was also a hint of the Scott Cunningham Pagan look at herbs. So, to someone who proudly sits in both worlds, it was a good balance between science and faith. A LOVELY balance.
The book ends with some rather good follow up appendixes, to try and cover topics not touched on enough in the main section. Extra herbs, metric to imperial conversions, that sort of thing. So, to me ‘The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal’ comes across as a well-balanced, highly detailed reference book for anyone interested in herbalism – with or without a need for the reader to be a Pagan.
Book nerd side of things, well there were a few sections I felt the wrong wording was used… but that may have just been me and possibly a dialect disagreement. Plus there were a few typos and the like that slipped through the copyeditors net, such as ‘makes a later’ in shampoo terms, rather than ‘makes a lather’. But, seriously, nothing major. None of us are perfect and I know for a fact my writing is full of similar clangers, so I didn’t give a lower score due to these minor issues.
Would I recommend this book to others?
Yes I would. Again I want to emphasise that you don’t have to be a Pagan to read or enjoy this book. Yes, it may help… but an interest in herbalism is a far bigger factor required by a reader. Faith aside, this is a good book on herbalism that reads in such a way that it would be user friendly to all levels – beginner to experienced followers of herbalism.
An open mind, an interest in herbalism – that is all you need to enjoy this book.
Would I buy this book for myself?
Yes I think I would. I do have a lot of books on herbalism (both mainstream, Pagan and old world like my Culpepper) and they do cover a lot of what is also covered in ‘The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal’ but the book, the flow of what it is teaching, the layout… it just attracted me in such a way that I could easily see myself adding it to my shelves in paper format. I just need to find more shelves first! ;-)
In summary: A good herbalism reference book that finds the perfect balance of science and faith. Highly recommend it.
April 21, 2019
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
The Hearth Witch's Kitchen Herbal is a guide to using herbs more completely in daily mundane and spiritual life. As the author is a practicing witch and pagan, there is a broader scope of information in this volume than most other culinary herbals.
Released 8th April 2019 by Llewellyn, it's 251 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats.
It's logically arranged with an introduction/tools chapter followed by chapters covering recipes for internal and external remedies, cosmetic uses, and finally a chapter on magical uses of herbs. These four chapters encompass roughly 10% of the book's content. The recipes included in these chapters are very general and basic. I was concerned to read that she recommends using petroleum jelly in salves (though her alternative recipe uses beeswax). The other ingredients are natural and sensible.
The intro chapters are followed by an alphabetical herbal with many herbs listed (including proper botanical names to avoid confusion). The herb listings also include appealing line drawings of the plants and this section is impressively well footnoted, providing a rich source of citations for further reading. The individual herb listings also include specific recipes for rinses, salves, decoctions, masks, shampoos, etc.
The final 20% of the book includes the appendices for magical and color correspondences for the herbs used in the book, a glossary, weights and measures, bibliography, recipe list, and index.
The book has uses well beyond the spiritual. The recipes (apart from the petroleum jelly ones) are safe and sensible. There maybe isn't a great deal of really groundbreaking info here, but it is unquestionably convenient to have everything gathered into one volume. The typeface and chapter headers give the whole book a very nostalgic vibe which is appealing. A conscious decision (editorial?) was made at some point and the only photograph in the entire book is on the cover. There are some interesting herbs missing from the text, for example: mullein, comfrey, calendula, savory (mentioned in passing), etc.
All in all, interesting especially for practitioners or would-be seekers.
Three stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Hearth Witch's Kitchen Herbal is a guide to using herbs more completely in daily mundane and spiritual life. As the author is a practicing witch and pagan, there is a broader scope of information in this volume than most other culinary herbals.
Released 8th April 2019 by Llewellyn, it's 251 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats.
It's logically arranged with an introduction/tools chapter followed by chapters covering recipes for internal and external remedies, cosmetic uses, and finally a chapter on magical uses of herbs. These four chapters encompass roughly 10% of the book's content. The recipes included in these chapters are very general and basic. I was concerned to read that she recommends using petroleum jelly in salves (though her alternative recipe uses beeswax). The other ingredients are natural and sensible.
The intro chapters are followed by an alphabetical herbal with many herbs listed (including proper botanical names to avoid confusion). The herb listings also include appealing line drawings of the plants and this section is impressively well footnoted, providing a rich source of citations for further reading. The individual herb listings also include specific recipes for rinses, salves, decoctions, masks, shampoos, etc.
The final 20% of the book includes the appendices for magical and color correspondences for the herbs used in the book, a glossary, weights and measures, bibliography, recipe list, and index.
The book has uses well beyond the spiritual. The recipes (apart from the petroleum jelly ones) are safe and sensible. There maybe isn't a great deal of really groundbreaking info here, but it is unquestionably convenient to have everything gathered into one volume. The typeface and chapter headers give the whole book a very nostalgic vibe which is appealing. A conscious decision (editorial?) was made at some point and the only photograph in the entire book is on the cover. There are some interesting herbs missing from the text, for example: mullein, comfrey, calendula, savory (mentioned in passing), etc.
All in all, interesting especially for practitioners or would-be seekers.
Three stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
February 20, 2019
The book is very well organized and there is also a note by the author on how to use the book. It starts with the kitchen pharmacy and how to make your own herbal remedies. The tools needed are things most of us have:
Sause pan
Double boiler
Kettle
Muslin
Kitchen scale
Measuring jug
Bottles and jars
Pestle and mortar (although with some I am sure you can use a food processor – I know some people will call me a heathen).
From here it talks about internal remedies (teas, decoctions, tinctures, etc.) and external (baths, steam inhalations, balms, infused oils, etc.)
Next part is cosmetic uses of herbs – not recipes yet just a general overview.
Now we get to the magical workshop, what is needed, planets, deities, elements and how to incorporate herbs in magic (my favorite part)
The A-Z herbals brings the previous part of the book together. It gives the herb, planetary ruler, element, deities, magical virtues, a little history of the herb, what is it useful for, how it is used, culinary, cosmetic and medicinal uses. It gives some cautions to the with the herb at the end (this part I would put at the beginning). After this we get various recipes
Most of the herbs are things we normally have in our house, or grow or can easily get. The ingredients to mix them with are things that you probably have in your home or are easily gotten (no eye of newt here!)
It later talks a little about other herbs tat might not be as common but are pretty accessible followed by a few indexes such as color, magical herb correspondences and others.
Overall a very valuable book for your collection although it is more a starter book. It will not intimidate anyone
Sause pan
Double boiler
Kettle
Muslin
Kitchen scale
Measuring jug
Bottles and jars
Pestle and mortar (although with some I am sure you can use a food processor – I know some people will call me a heathen).
From here it talks about internal remedies (teas, decoctions, tinctures, etc.) and external (baths, steam inhalations, balms, infused oils, etc.)
Next part is cosmetic uses of herbs – not recipes yet just a general overview.
Now we get to the magical workshop, what is needed, planets, deities, elements and how to incorporate herbs in magic (my favorite part)
The A-Z herbals brings the previous part of the book together. It gives the herb, planetary ruler, element, deities, magical virtues, a little history of the herb, what is it useful for, how it is used, culinary, cosmetic and medicinal uses. It gives some cautions to the with the herb at the end (this part I would put at the beginning). After this we get various recipes
Most of the herbs are things we normally have in our house, or grow or can easily get. The ingredients to mix them with are things that you probably have in your home or are easily gotten (no eye of newt here!)
It later talks a little about other herbs tat might not be as common but are pretty accessible followed by a few indexes such as color, magical herb correspondences and others.
Overall a very valuable book for your collection although it is more a starter book. It will not intimidate anyone
April 30, 2019
This is a wonderful "definitive" book on herbs and the use of . The author has extensive historical information that is fascinating and helpful as well as recipes that anyone can easily follow. For each herb she has included the use for culinary, cosmetic, medicinal, and magical uses as well as its history and use of in history. This is a great reference for any witch and those who wish to utilize herbs in their cooking and daily life as well as those of us that are witches. The author has included citations and reference materials so you can do your own research if you choose and utilize other sources of herbal knowledge which is great to know to expand our knowledge.
As a solitary green/fire/house/sea witch I find this now one of my daily books that I refer to . It has opened my knowledge to herbs I had never considered and improved my personal practice. This book will also lead you to growing new and exciting herbs for use in your personal products and cooking as well as spells. What I love is that the author's focus is on green living and utilizing herbs in a healthy way to maximize their potential in our lives.
A excellent read and beautifully presented. I will be buying a hard cover for my personal use and giving this as gifts Thank you to the author and to Net Galley for the opportunity to read this wonderful book that has improved my life.. I am looking forward to a lifetime of recipes from this body of work. Very well done to the author !
As a solitary green/fire/house/sea witch I find this now one of my daily books that I refer to . It has opened my knowledge to herbs I had never considered and improved my personal practice. This book will also lead you to growing new and exciting herbs for use in your personal products and cooking as well as spells. What I love is that the author's focus is on green living and utilizing herbs in a healthy way to maximize their potential in our lives.
A excellent read and beautifully presented. I will be buying a hard cover for my personal use and giving this as gifts Thank you to the author and to Net Galley for the opportunity to read this wonderful book that has improved my life.. I am looking forward to a lifetime of recipes from this body of work. Very well done to the author !
February 11, 2019
"Why don't you just go ahead and highlight the whole book..." So said my amused husband, watching me highlight recipe after recipe for various useful teas, tinctures and toners.
"The Hearth Witch's Kitchen Herbal" is a look at the uses, both internal and external, of 23 common kitchen herbs, as well as descriptions of their places in history and the myths, legends, and traditions surrounding them. Franklin presents methods of preparing herbal remedies such as decoctions, infusions, oxymels, electuaries, and salves in a manner pleasantly accessible to the beginning herbalist.
I appreciate that each featured herb also carries a list of health conditions with which use of the herb requires caution, or a period of time to abstain from use before or after surgery. Franklin appears to take the well-being of her readers seriously by including risks of potential complications and pharmaceutical interactions. Brava!
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in utilizing herbs to their full potential in their homes. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've come down with a head cold and am headed to the kitchen to try out Franklin's Chili Honey recipe for soothing sore throats.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
"The Hearth Witch's Kitchen Herbal" is a look at the uses, both internal and external, of 23 common kitchen herbs, as well as descriptions of their places in history and the myths, legends, and traditions surrounding them. Franklin presents methods of preparing herbal remedies such as decoctions, infusions, oxymels, electuaries, and salves in a manner pleasantly accessible to the beginning herbalist.
I appreciate that each featured herb also carries a list of health conditions with which use of the herb requires caution, or a period of time to abstain from use before or after surgery. Franklin appears to take the well-being of her readers seriously by including risks of potential complications and pharmaceutical interactions. Brava!
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in utilizing herbs to their full potential in their homes. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've come down with a head cold and am headed to the kitchen to try out Franklin's Chili Honey recipe for soothing sore throats.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 6, 2019
A very thorough book on kitchen herbs, if a bit dry. This one focuses on medicinal use of herbs you may already have in your kitchen, or could easily pick up at the supermarket.
It explains the difference between infusions and decoctions, tinctures and glycerites, etc.
It gives internal and external remedies and detailed information for making salves, balms, poltices and infused oils and there's a section on cosmetic use for hair rinses, facial scrubs, masks and toners.
An A-Z herbal is included as well as recipes for using each one, correspondences and magical virtues. History of each herb actually is very interesting. The book is well researched and very informative.
It finishes off with weights and measures converting metric to cups and includes a recipe index before the regular index. Overall a good reference book to keep handy if you're into natural medicine or kitchen witchery.
It explains the difference between infusions and decoctions, tinctures and glycerites, etc.
It gives internal and external remedies and detailed information for making salves, balms, poltices and infused oils and there's a section on cosmetic use for hair rinses, facial scrubs, masks and toners.
An A-Z herbal is included as well as recipes for using each one, correspondences and magical virtues. History of each herb actually is very interesting. The book is well researched and very informative.
It finishes off with weights and measures converting metric to cups and includes a recipe index before the regular index. Overall a good reference book to keep handy if you're into natural medicine or kitchen witchery.
March 27, 2019
I received a digital ARC for this book from Llewellin's through NetGalley
I was really excited to read this book. While I feel it covered at length many of the herbs used in basic herbalism, I felt some of the instructions to be almost too basic for making things such as decoctions.
I felt the author depended on the fact that her reader was already in the know of certain things both in herbalism and in witchcraft. I was also surprised at her inclusion of the use of petroleum jelly for salves. While I know many herbalists do use it in practice, I was expecting a more earth-based practice to not include it.
This book is a great basic tool to have for any witch, herbalist, or healer, but I would hope that they have a more extensive library to pull from for their herbal creations.
I was really excited to read this book. While I feel it covered at length many of the herbs used in basic herbalism, I felt some of the instructions to be almost too basic for making things such as decoctions.
I felt the author depended on the fact that her reader was already in the know of certain things both in herbalism and in witchcraft. I was also surprised at her inclusion of the use of petroleum jelly for salves. While I know many herbalists do use it in practice, I was expecting a more earth-based practice to not include it.
This book is a great basic tool to have for any witch, herbalist, or healer, but I would hope that they have a more extensive library to pull from for their herbal creations.
July 13, 2019
I am new to this particular subject, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I received was an amazing collection of herbal remedies that felt like opening a christmas present. I appreciated that they gave history and explained the herbs rather than just spouting recipes. I gave me a greater understanding and appreciation for the herb. I also felt like the recipes were realistic. They feel like actually remedies/recipes that will work and has legitimacy to back it up it’s use/success. While the book does touch on the Paganism aspect, it seems to focus on herbalism and has references to back up their text and/or furthering research.
Overall, I was pleased with this book. I would get it again in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone looking for a more holistic or alternative approach.
Overall, I was pleased with this book. I would get it again in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone looking for a more holistic or alternative approach.
January 25, 2019
This would be a lovely reference piece to keep in the kitchen. I really like that she focuses on common herbs that we are likely to already have on hand or gather easily and inexpensively. Where I live there aren't a lot of exotic spice stores on hand to gather unusual ingredients. I feel like this book gave me easy to follow recipes using every day ingredients. I felt like the history of the herbs was a little drawn out for my taste, but I understand why it's all in there. I just wish that part had been separated from the recipes instead of having it all combined.
*I received my copy via netgalley. All opinions are my own.
*I received my copy via netgalley. All opinions are my own.
January 3, 2019
This is an extremely helpful title to both experienced practicing witches and newly starting out witches, or even just those interested in more herbal remedies for health and beauty purposes. It has so many recipes and detailed explanations of things to make using herbs; and over 20 in-depth explanations of specific herbs that include their uses, possible medical complications, instructions on how to best prepare it and a thorough explanation.
I received a free ARC copy of this title through NetGalley in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I received a free ARC copy of this title through NetGalley in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 29, 2019
*Thank you to the publisher for an ARC of this book in return for a fair and honest review.
"The Hearth Witch's Kitchen Herbal" was so much more than I expected! This is an in-depth look at particular herbs - how they grow, the history of the herb, what they are good for, what star signs they are connected with, etc. It also includes a few "recipes" at the end of each chapter of various ideas to use it for, such as in a bath or lip balm. Highly recommended to those interested in herbs and their use.
"The Hearth Witch's Kitchen Herbal" was so much more than I expected! This is an in-depth look at particular herbs - how they grow, the history of the herb, what they are good for, what star signs they are connected with, etc. It also includes a few "recipes" at the end of each chapter of various ideas to use it for, such as in a bath or lip balm. Highly recommended to those interested in herbs and their use.
August 28, 2019
I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I got this book to read to countinue my own journey of natural healing. There are a lot of recipes and advice in this book, but the recipes don't all tell you the exact herbs to use. It does tell you what each herb does. The impression I got is that you pick you own blends and mixes of herbs and oils for the recipes. It did give the amongs that you should use. I did get some things I did like from this book and that is what I wanted.
July 2, 2019
Now that I finally have my own herb garden I'm so excited to use some of the recipes from this book! This book has so much wonderful information and the recipes are easy to follow. I can't wait to get a physical copy so that I can have it at the ready in my kitchen.
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June 15, 2019
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley and Llewellyn Publications in exchange for an honest review.
Anna Franklin has compiled a thorough reference guide for using common kitchen herbs from mundane through magical applications.
I liked her no nonsense approach to herbalism and clearly stated warnings where necessary. The layout of the book was sensible, making it easy to read straight through or to find specific entries as needed. This book is ideal fir beginners and I am sure would be appreciated by more experienced herbalists.
I have earmarked several recipes to try and remedies to make next time I am feeling poorly.
Anna Franklin has compiled a thorough reference guide for using common kitchen herbs from mundane through magical applications.
I liked her no nonsense approach to herbalism and clearly stated warnings where necessary. The layout of the book was sensible, making it easy to read straight through or to find specific entries as needed. This book is ideal fir beginners and I am sure would be appreciated by more experienced herbalists.
I have earmarked several recipes to try and remedies to make next time I am feeling poorly.
March 24, 2019
I own a few books about herbalism and I found this one to be a great reference book, the glossary and appendix are very thorough, which makes the book really easy to use. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about herbs, and in trying out a few easy home remedies. I will definitely refer to it on a regular basis! *Book provided by editor through Netgalley, all opinions are my own*
December 21, 2018
This is such a great book of using herbs for many different things. Everything from health (there is a warning of things to watch for) as I know some that get so excited about using plants and herbs that they forget to check with their doctors and be safe while using them. This book discusses use of herbs for health and beauty. The many different ways of making herbs into salves, teas, washes, and tinctures among others are discussed. Which form would be best? Such as using a rinse for your hair as opposed to putting ointment on it. This book is very in-depth and that it is obvious that the author has done her research. I can't wait to try some of the face masks. Using herbs for cooking and also, for rituals are parts of the use and need of them. Just reading this book excites me. I want one on my shelf as a reference so I can reach for it when I need it. I have friends that will be getting copies of this book as soon as it hits the shelves. 5+ recommendation from me. I received this book from Net Galley and Llewellyn Publishing for a honest review. The opinions expressed are my own..
February 23, 2019
I found this to be enjoyable. When I saw she had made another Hearth Witch book I was happy to see it. Great for those who do like herbal information.
March 5, 2019
A book full of recipes using what you can easily obtain, herbs and spices to make all types of home remedies and basic health care practices.
For the novice herbalist or the seasoned practitioner, there is something new for us all.
Personally I have always used natural remedies and herbs, essential oils and made my own tinctures and salves. And this book had some really well done recipes.
I would have no problem recommending this one!
NetGalley/April 8th 2019 by Llewellyn Publications
For the novice herbalist or the seasoned practitioner, there is something new for us all.
Personally I have always used natural remedies and herbs, essential oils and made my own tinctures and salves. And this book had some really well done recipes.
I would have no problem recommending this one!
NetGalley/April 8th 2019 by Llewellyn Publications
March 13, 2019
A must read if you are interested in herbs. I appreciated the style of writing, the clarity of the explanations and the recipes.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Llewellyn Worldwide and Netgalley for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book, all opinions are mine.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Llewellyn Worldwide and Netgalley for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book, all opinions are mine.
March 15, 2019
The Hearth Witch's Kitchen Herbal Book is a nice little collection of various uses for herbs commonly found in most kitchens. Of the main herbs discussed in this book, the only ones missing from my pantry were cardamon and mint, but they are so easily available, that if I were to need them; with one quick run to the store I can stock up on them.
The book includes many uses for these common household herbs, things like internal remedies, external remedies, cosmetic uses, magical correspondence of the herbs, 6 different appendixes with yet more useful information.
23 herbs make the bulk of this book. They are: Basil, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, chili, cinnamon, clove, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, lemon, mint, oats, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, and turmeric.
All of them with detailed information about their history, culinary uses, cosmetic uses, medicinal uses, and a "caution" section if applicable. Possible risks, potential complications, and pharmaceutical interactions are included in the "caution" section. Extremely important information to keep into account if using herbs for medicinal purposes.
You will also find all the different recipes, like teas, infusions, oils, hot compresses, toners, and more. There are even a couple of face masks, a face scrub, and shampoo.
Although clearly this book is marketed for witches, anyone can benefit from the information inside, maybe just skip the part on correspondence for rituals and spells.
This book makes a great resource to keep in the kitchen (or close by), witch or no, you will find a lot of useful information and easily accessible. The layout is also quite pretty to the eye and makes it easy to search for what you're looking for, as everything is divided into sections.
The book includes many uses for these common household herbs, things like internal remedies, external remedies, cosmetic uses, magical correspondence of the herbs, 6 different appendixes with yet more useful information.
23 herbs make the bulk of this book. They are: Basil, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, chili, cinnamon, clove, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, lemon, mint, oats, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, and turmeric.
All of them with detailed information about their history, culinary uses, cosmetic uses, medicinal uses, and a "caution" section if applicable. Possible risks, potential complications, and pharmaceutical interactions are included in the "caution" section. Extremely important information to keep into account if using herbs for medicinal purposes.
You will also find all the different recipes, like teas, infusions, oils, hot compresses, toners, and more. There are even a couple of face masks, a face scrub, and shampoo.
Although clearly this book is marketed for witches, anyone can benefit from the information inside, maybe just skip the part on correspondence for rituals and spells.
This book makes a great resource to keep in the kitchen (or close by), witch or no, you will find a lot of useful information and easily accessible. The layout is also quite pretty to the eye and makes it easy to search for what you're looking for, as everything is divided into sections.
March 22, 2019
I had been looking for a more down to earth perspective on using herbs. Most of us either can't afford to buy the more expensive herbs or don't want to. This book goes over herbs we already would have in our kitchen for everyday uses that can be altered for magickal uses as well. Also for those starting to get into making their own herbal remedies, this is quite helpful.
April 3, 2019
An easy to read, easy to use breakdown of herbs and their uses, both in cooking and home health. The author's practical use of naturally grown ingredients illustrates how to keep your family well without expensive chemicals that take a shotgun approach to healing. Anna Franklin speaks from experience on how to best utilize what is easily gathered from your own home garden. I've read many books on this subject but I'm always looking to expand my knowledge. This book actually has several new items for me to try. I'm impressed with the author's knowledge and her ability to communicate it to her readers.
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