The Honey Jar Spell

from facebook's Confessions of crafty witches

You will need the following items for this spell:

A red candle (if you want passion)
A pink candle (if you want romance)
A red or pink rosebud (according to your choice of candle color)
A few drops of water
A jar (with lid) of clear honey
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Remember when casting this spell that it is not directed at another person but at you, making you the centre of their romantic interest. The spell should be cast on a Friday, the day linked to Venus, at a time when the Moon is waxing or Full. As the flower bud you are going to use represents you, make sure you use the most perfectly formed one you can find. And if you are going to pluck one from a rose bush in your garden, do so gently. The spell is usually cast in the name of Aphrodite, goddess of love, but if you have another deity you prefer, feel free to use it. And feel free, too, to decorate your altar with any appropriate charms and talismans, herbs and crystals and to burn incense and a suitable essential oil. If you are on a diet or allergic to honey, this may not be the spell for you.
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Light the candle and say:

"I call upon Aphrodite/**** Goddess of Love/****
to be with me
as I make this magic and that her presence gives
me her blessing.
And it harm none, so be it."

Hold the rosebud in your power hand and sprinkle the water over it. As you do so say:

"This flower is my romantic allure
I freshen it so it be pure.
And it harm none, so be it."

Take the lid off the honey jar and holding the jar gaze into it and visualize yourself and your new lover in a romantic or passionate situation, according to your choice. When you see a strong picture of the two of you together, laughing, obviously in love and relishing eachother's company, say:

"As honey to the bee is sweet,
May true love sweep me off my feet.
And it harm none, so be it."

Still chanting the words, press the flower into the clear honey and when it is right in, replace the lid, saying the last line of the invocation one more time. Now extinguish the candle, and take it to your bedroom along with the honey pot. Put the jar under your bed and leave it there for a complete Moon cycle. Every night, just after the sun has set, light the candle and let it burn for an hour until it has burned right down.

After 28 days, take the honey from under your bed and eat just one spoonful. Continue to do this every night at the same time and by the time the jar is empty you should have attracted a new lover to your side.

Homemade Snow Dough

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What you'll need
1 cup flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons white tempera paint
1 tablespoon white or Blue glitter
A few drops of peppermint extract (optional)

How to make it

To make a batch, combine all of the ingredients except the peppermint extract (if using) in a medium-size pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture holds together, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

Turn the play dough onto a waxed paper–lined counter to cool, about 15 minutes. If you like, knead in peppermint extract for a festive holiday scent. Store the cooled play dough in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to two weeks

Imbolc Custard

A simple spell for help in any area

This is a simple spell - all you to do is light a candle, ground yourself then imagine ( a place you want to help ) being surrounded in white light. Then send your blessing by saying whatever you feel in your heart. If you like you can recite the following:

Lord and Lady,
I ask you to take care of the people of (         ) in this time of need,
Let the survivors find shelter, food, comfort and strength,
Let those still trapped under rubble be found quickly and easily,
Let medical assistance be available promptly to those who need it,
Let international aid be abundant and directed to the most appropriate places,
Let our hearts be open to the suffering of others so we can give of ourselves to them.
So mote it be.

Memories of brosted chicken

I now live near Frankenmuth Michigan, home of what was for a long time the place I stopped just coming off US I-75 on the way up north. It was was a truck stop, gas station, and broasted chicken joint. It was called "Fritz" The only thing left is the sign. This place was there for many many years. I remember stopping there with my first born when she was small and 19 years her sister was born. Then almost 12 years later her sister and I stopped there on the way up north.

What I am offering is not broasted but the incredible juicy chicken that is encased in this recipe is every bit as good as the broasted chicken and without a fancy machine.

Chicken strips Frozen, boneless, skinless and cut in half sideways.

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder

Mix the flour, cream of tartar, ginger, cumin, and chili powder with approx 2 cups water. Mix until you get a batter with about the same consistency as pancake batter. Dunk the chicken into the batter and fry at medium-medium high heat in a pan of oil. It will take a few minutes. turn without piercing the covering and fry on the other side. when done remove. serve with a sweet and spicy sauce.

I like this one http://cronecronicles.blogspot.com/2013/01/strawberry-mango-jalapeno-jam.html

Strawberry Mango Jalapeno jam

Cook time: 40 Min  Prep time: 10 Min  Serves: 4-6 jelly jars

3-5 medium jalapeño peppers (your choice)

1 mango, firm

12 lg strawberries, fresh

6 1/2 c sugar

1 1/2 c apple cider vinegar

1 pkg sure jell (dry)

Put mango, peppers, strawberries and vinegar in a blender and blend well. Pour into a large casserole type sauce pan. Add the sugar and sure jell. Cook 10 minutes after it comes to a boil.

Have prepared jelly jars hot and ready. Also have boiling water ready for a boiling water bath.

Take jelly off the stove and skim off foam. Let cool 2 minutes and put into jelly jars and seal. put the jars in the boiling water bath and after it comes to a boil time it for 15 minutes and take out. Caution very hot. Use canning tongs. Set a side to cool. check seals after they are completely cool.

Sweet Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole for two

                                         This was our dinner tonight. Easy and delirious.  .

Quinoa Casserole

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water plus 2 cups water
1/2 a medium onion chopped
1/2 can corn with peppers
1 small head fresh broccoli

In a sauce pan heat to boiling 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon oil and the crown of the broccoli cut into florets. Turn off, cover and set aside. wait 10 minutes and drain. Cut into small florets and set aside in a medium bowl.  This keeps them bright green.

Drain the corn and put half into the bowl as well. Save the rest for another day.

In a saucepan put 2 cups water, the onion and the quinoa. Bring to a boil and simmer until the water is gone.  add to bowl. Mic if needed to serve hot.

Easy Sweet Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

20 shrimp Large ones
10 pieces of bacon cut in half
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons instant Coffee
1 teaspoon Chilli powder

Mix the brown sugar, instant coffee and chilli powder together and set aside.

If shrimp is still frozen simple put in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes. Drain.

Wrap 1/2 piece bacon around each piece of shrimp and dredge through the brown sugar mix. set on foil on a cookie sheet. cook at 375 degrees in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the bacon starts to crisp up. Serve hot.