Kitchen Blessing

By:  Hearthwitch

Props:

Mixture of salt, cinnamon and crushed bay leaves
Several large onions (any type)
Herbal vinegar (sage, pepper, lemon peel) or (anise,
lemon peel and clove)

---The herbal vinegar can be made by adding the appropriate ingredients and letting it sit for a week shaking occasionally. I would suggest a cheap vinegar as you will not be eating it :).

Take the vinegar and pour into a bowl and add some warm water. Take the bowl in your hands and say;

"Herbs and spices I have added,
Your properties I release.
As I scrub my kitchen,
Surround it with your blessing."

Begin to wash the kitchen and say as you do so;

"I wash away negativity,
I wash away all harm.
I leave my kitchen clean and sound,
For many seasons to come."

Once the whole kitchen has been ceremonially cleaned (that includes inside the cupboards too), take the salt and herb mixture. Sprinkle the mixture across windows, doors and openings of all kinds;

"The salts made from the ocean and air,
Herbs grown from the earth and sun's fire,
Protect all in this house from harm."

The mixture can be removed after the blessing. I would suggest that you hand broom it.

Take the onions and say as you place them across the window;

"Many layerd friends of the the earth,
Within your deepest and most hidden heart,
Absorb all harm that enteres this house,
Let the only tears wept be from your bitter flesh."

This ritual is pretty simple and uses ingredients that most Kitchen Witches will have in her cupboard. You can do this when you move into a house or with each Spring.

My great grandmother always told me that onions made you cry as it was the price you paid for their protection. Also, never eat the onions you leave at the window or you will be absorbing the negativity they have absorbed. Garlic can also be used instead of onions.