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The Exotic Fruits of the spice islands have an
attraction all of their own, creating a magical effect in food and warming up our senses. This
easy menu centers on spice so that the witchy properties work from first to last in the food
itself, leaving you free of fuss to enjoy your own party.
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Cinnamon is a male aphrodisiac: Ginger's amazing
digestive properties help to calm those butterfly stomachs, so you can exude easygoing charm
to the one you fancy; and cardamom and cloves give off warm enticing aromas and also
counteract the garlic, to leave your breath sweet for a lingering good-bye kiss!
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Begin weaving the magick into your cookery by choosing
and blending your spices with love and great care. It may help you into a bewitching frame of
mind if you start with a journey to a market or specialty store to buy your spices, just to
give them a more ceremonial feel. Set aside a small, pretty bowl to blend them in, this is
where the magic begins to brew, so make your spice mix the night before.
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First, Purify your hands with a little rose oil and , as
you rub it in, make a little wish for success in both the cooking of the meal and the gift of
good feeling from your friends especially one! After this, you should blend your spices,
whispering warm incantations and wishes over them as you mix them.
You will need
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3 Teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon saffron power
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a few saffron strands
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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3 teaspoons salt
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Blend the spices in the bowl with your
fingers, thinking only the most positive thoughts as you work. see warmth growing between you
and your special guest, and indeed a bonhomie encircling everyone at your table. Finish by
covering the dish with a silken cloth, leaving the flavors and the magic to steep together
overnight.
Taken from the book ~ Witch in the Kitchen:
Tatnia's Book of Magical Feasts
ISBN : 0-7683-2498-x
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