Melissa Madara joins me to discuss cooking and magic. This is not your typical kitchen witchcraft, either, but recipes and foods drawn from grimoires, Renaissance magic, the PGM, and other ancient traditions. Melissa is a witch, chef, storyteller, botanist, and co-owner at Catland Books. Their work deals with the healing power of myth, divination, and immersion in the natural world. They are a teacher at Catland Books and numerous other metaphysical spaces around the country, and the author of the magical cookbook, The Witch’s Feast: A Kitchen Grimoire. Links @saint.jayne on Instagram The Witch's Feast by Melissa Madara Melissa's Linktree Catland Books Save the birds! Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancyMentioned in this episode:Visit Sword + ScytheSword + Scythe creates handmade materia magica, amulets, astrological talismans, and provides divinatory services under the auspices of Mars and Saturn. Visit at swordandscythe.comSword + Scythe

Melissa Madara, an author specializing in magical tool creation, joins the conversation to unveil the art of crafting personalized magical implements. She shares intriguing methods for making incense, dyeing magical cords, and creating inks. The discussion dives into the relational nature of magic, emphasizing community engagement and consent in rituals. Melissa also explores the connection between personal empowerment and hands-on magical practices, urging witches to step away from commercialism and embrace self-sufficiency in their craft.