When the earth was young it was a long and slow process of grinding herbs and grain. How did they accomplish such a task, well by placing the grain or herb in between two rocks and rub together while hoping for the best. Until someone invented the mortar and pestle. Do you think our fore families took a disliking to this new device.....no they acquired it and used it, if they didn’t it wouldn’t be one of our most valuable ritual tools.

 

IF YOU DECIDE TO USE MODERN APPLIANCES FOR MAGICK THEY BECOME MAGICAL TOOLS AND ONLY MAGICAL TOOLS. DO NOT REUSE THEM IN THE KITCHEN

 

Coffee Maker

 

Tips on what your coffee maker can do

· Consecrate your Athame etc

· Infusions

· Decoctions

· Washes

Tips for using your coffee maker

· Do not use the same coffee maker as the one you use to brew your coffee

· Between uses, clean pot and filter cup with hot soapy water and bleach and rinse

· When brewing decoctions place the root / bark in filter, closing the filter securely by tying it with string or rubber band. After brew cycle place the filter in the pot let it sit for 30 mins on a warming plate

Blender

Tips on what your blender can do!

· Grinding

· Powdering

· Mixing jobs

Tips for using your blender!

· When working with dry ingredients, only add 2 to 3 tablespoons at one time. This is to keep the blender from overheating.

· Always clean in between use. Clean with rubbing alcohol and a cup of water. Dry with paper towel. By cleaning this way it removes herbal oils - extracts, odours and plant vibrations.

· With powdering gums add a few drops of rubbing alcohol to prevent powder from gumming up around the blades.

· As the blender grinds focus on the mixture and concentrate on your intent

What you can make using a blender!

· Incense

· Magical powders

· Sachets

· Potpourris ETC

Slow Cooker

Making oils in your slow cooker!

· One part herbal mixture to one part of vegetable oil

· Stir well

· Check oil every 6 to 8 hours for scent

· If fragrance isn’t strong enough, strain oil and add another helping of herbs

· Repeat until its to your liking

· A 12 hours cooking process usually produces an excellent product

· Let cool and strain, bottle and don’t forget to label

· You can add a chant to help charge your oil while it is heating. Or chant while adding the mixture to the pot the first time and every time you stir or add herbs.

Tips when making your oils!

· Use the lowest setting available on your appliance to prevent scorching

· Use a light, unscented vegetable or fruit oil eg grape seed oil and jojoba oil. Vegetables can be heavier and turn rancid. For oil you intend to use quickly, regular cooking oil would work.

· With fresh herbs bruise them first to release their oils

· Keep lid on the pot except when checking. Wipe moisture from inside of the lid before you place it back on.

Note: this information was gathered from the book Every day magic

by Dorothy Morrison