The Power of Baking with Mindful Intent


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The Power of Baking with Mindful Intent provides you with a healthy approach to paying attention to your feelings. The book emphasises the need for me-time with a collection of delicious classic and modern cake recipes to enjoy ‘just4You’ and it encourages you to take care of your mind and emotions using strategies taught in mindfulness. Baking and Mindfulness together in one beautiful book. Enjoy because ‘just Me’ matters!




Bread Therapy


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"Learn how to feed your body and your mind with the soothing craft of baking bread"--




Awaken Your Inner Witch: The Complete Grimoire of Magickal Practices and Spells


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Unlock the mysteries of the ancient art of witchcraft with "The Complete Grimoire: Magickal Practices and Spells for Awakening Your Inner Witch." This comprehensive guide takes you on a transformative journey, delving into the heart of magickal practices that have been revered for centuries. Whether you're a novice seeking to explore the basics or an experienced witch looking to deepen your practice, this grimoire offers invaluable insights, practical spells, and powerful rituals designed to awaken your inner magick. Discover the secrets of casting spells, creating sacred spaces, and harnessing the elemental forces of nature. Learn how to craft potent charms, brew enchanting potions, and tap into the limitless power of the universe. With step-by-step instructions and detailed explanations, this book provides everything you need to embark on your magickal journey with confidence and clarity. Embrace your inner witch and transform your life with the wisdom of the ages. "The Complete Grimoire" is more than just a book; it's a doorway to a world of wonder, empowerment, and limitless possibilities.




The Mindful Kitchen


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An environmental foodie on a holistic path, Heather Thomas is mindfully committed to creating positive change, nurturing nature connection, and transforming the way we eat. Part practical, part meditative, The Mindful Kitchen infuses the everyday with simple nature-related rituals to reinforce thoughts as positive actions, creating focus, awareness and translating intent into lifestyle. Bite-size philosophical notes, meaningful questions, joyful rituals, and an abundant feast of vegetarian recipes are mindfully stirred together in this new-wave cookbook. Offering 100 seasonal recipes, this beautifully illustrated culinary go-to encourages you to make mindful choices through how and what you eat. Add empowering flavors for wellbeing — inspiration, curiosity, and awareness — and this is destined to be a must have in every kitchen library. With fresh takes on old favorites, and new dishes to tickle the taste buds, there’s a recipe for every season. The recipes include a mix of fresh takes on family classics and completely fresh ideas, including Leek and Hazelnut Risotto, Spiced Pumpkin and Coconut Soup, Preserved Pizza, Zero Waste Veggie Broth, Rhubarb and Lentil Curry, Oatmeal Honey Bread, and Apple Cake Lasagne.




My New Roots


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At long last, Sarah Britton, called the “queen bee of the health blogs” by Bon Appétit, reveals 100 gorgeous, all-new plant-based recipes in her debut cookbook, inspired by her wildly popular blog. Every month, half a million readers—vegetarians, vegans, paleo followers, and gluten-free gourmets alike—flock to Sarah’s adaptable and accessible recipes that make powerfully healthy ingredients simply irresistible. My New Roots is the ultimate guide to revitalizing one’s health and palate, one delicious recipe at a time: no fad diets or gimmicks here. Whether readers are newcomers to natural foods or are already devotees, they will discover how easy it is to eat healthfully and happily when whole foods and plants are at the center of every plate.




The Joy of Half a Cookie


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Anyone who’s tried to lose weight through sheer will power knows how difficult, if not impossible, it can be. In this practical and paradigm-shifting book, Dr. Jean Kristeller presents a new alternative--a program for weight loss based on her successful Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training Program. Instead of frustration, depravation, backsliding, guilt, and a lack of results, The Joy of Half a Cookie provides simple, proven ways to lose weight and keep it off, using what we now know about the power of the mind. The first book to bring mindfulness to the dieting space in a truly accessible and mainstream way, The Joy of Half a Cookie will show readers how to lose weight while: ditching willpower, guilt, and cravings loving every bite, including favorite and previously “forbidden” foods tapping into the body’s satiety signals Written for anyone who wants to lose weight – not just the mediation and yoga crowd – this accessible book delivers a proven way to find peace of mind and a healthier relationship with food, for life.




Kneaded Cultures


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Discover a world where every slice tells a story; where every loaf is a testament to a tradition that has traveled through time and across continents. "Kneaded Cultures" is a treasure trove of wisdom, a guide that will take you on an extraordinary journey through the art and soul of sourdough baking. Experience the craft of sourdough, a culinary practice steeped in history and rich in culture. Begin with the origins of this ancient technique, and delve into the fascinating science of fermentation that brings bread to life. Master the pivotal techniques for cultivating your own starter and maintaining its vibrant health, ensuring the heartbeat of your sourdough pulsates with vigor. Travel the globe with chapters dedicated to iconic European classics, from the rustic French Pain au Levain to the hearty German Vollkornbrot. Explore American sourdough variations, with stories and recipes that have shaped the New World's baking landscape, including the famed San Francisco Sourdough. Embark further afield and savor the flavors of Australian Bush Bread, the unique tang of Ethiopian Injera, Middle Eastern Khobz, and the rich diversity of Asian sourdough breads. “Kneaded Cultures” reveals the secrets to breads that have fed nations and brought communities together through the ages. But the journey doesn't end there. Discover the nuances of tools and techniques that will hone your craft—from handling the essential equipment to mastering shaping and scoring. Learn to troubleshoot your dough like a pro, and revel in the creativity that sourdough brings with an array of flavor variations that will transform your baking routine. Indulge in the gentler side of sourdough, and venture into the surprising uses of sourdough in everyday cooking. "Kneaded Cultures" also sheds light on gluten-free options, allowing everyone to join this breadmaking revival. This book is not just a collection of recipes; it's an invitation to preserve traditions, to share starters and stories, and to be part of the continuous tapestry of human civilization. As you turn its pages, you'll not only learn how to bake; you'll understand why we bake. Embrace sourdough as a lifestyle, explore its health benefits, and find solace in the therapeutic rhythm of kneading and rising. Join the global community of bakers, conserve the legacy of sourdough, and peer into the intriguing future of sustainable baking practices. Whether you’re embarking on the sourdough journey for the first time or you're looking to deepen your expertise, “Kneaded Cultures” is the companion you need to ensure your bread rises in solidarity with generations of bakers from around the world. Your odyssey of taste, texture, and tradition awaits.




Light, Fire, and Abundance


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Stay present in the kitchen and nourish the heart and soul with 120 intention-driven recipes that embrace the everyday magic of food to heal, connect, uplift, and inspire. Crafted with intention and the right ingredients, food infuses our lives with love, creativity, joy, peace, and abundance. But making magic in the kitchen, preparing meals that meet our needs and those of our loved ones, requires a little know-how. In Light, Fire, and Abundance, Misty Bell Stiers, the celebrated author of Witch, Please: Finding Magic in Modern Times, opens her grimoire and reveals her 120 most powerful (and mouthwatering!) recipes, ones lovingly developed by her and her family members, along with guidance on the benefits of a wide range of ingredients and the sacred rituals she relies on. In this extraordinary volume you’ll find: -120 recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, sides, desserts, sauces, and condiments (Create sugar lemon waffles to revitalize, butter crust fish to support concentration, sesame noodles to encourage connection, garlic shrimp for protection, pumpkin muffins to ward off spite, and much more) - Tips for staying present while cooking and crafting meals with intention - Instructions for tweaking recipes to meet emotional, physical, and spiritual needs - A guide to ingredients and their benefits based off ancient practices and recent evidence - An understanding of how food connects us and how to impart love through a thoughtful meal (including those made in a time crunch!) - An action plan to create your own magical grimoire safeguarding meaningful recipes - Gorgeous color photos and hand-drawn illustrations throughout - A foreword by celebrated kitchen witch Dawn Aurora Hunt This stunning book has been crafted with love for readers of all faiths looking to embrace the power of food and the natural properties of plants and herbs. Inside you’ll find both everyday meals and ones for special occasions, as well as an inspirational guide to support wellness, fun in the kitchen, and a bounty of memories.




Hearth and Home Witchcraft


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“Jennie’s blend of witchcraft and hygge resonates so deeply with me. In Hearth and Home Witchcraft, Jennie’s book is a joyful and supportive exploration of domestic witchcraft. Nourishment and comfort are important themes here, as is accessibility; you don't need a background in magick to start exploring hearth-craft.” —Arin Murphy-Hiscock, author of The Green Witch, The House Witch, and other books For author Jennie Blonde, witchcraft is, in and of itself, comforting. Sure, there are not-so-comfortable parts as well—working with the shadow, coming face to face with that which holds you back. Jennie’s witchcraft is about connecting with the magic of nature, your higher self, and something beyond—a deity, deities, Spirit, the universe—and being comfortable with your true self in all aspects of your life. “In times of anxiety,” Jennie writes, “I turn to my practice. When I need a moment of calm and reflection, I retreat to my sacred space for quiet meditation, pulling tarot cards, and journaling to nourish my soul. When I want to nourish my family, I turn to my garden and herbs and cauldron (my stockpot) for a bit of kitchen witchery. When I wish to nourish my body, I turn to mindful movement, self-care rituals, and spell work. And throughout the day, every day, there are small rituals I perform to keep me connected to my practice. It’s all of those things together that are the heart of my craft.” Hearth and Home Witchcraft explores the following topics: rituals for protection and cleansing the hearth and home kitchen witchery, creating a kitchen altar, and recipes and rituals for nourishment the witch’s altar, tools, and spells, and creating a sacred space, no matter the size of the home herbs and plants, grounding rituals, and meditations to connect you with the earth witchy self-care, complete with rituals and recipes for ritual bath salts, oils, balms, and more




Wholesome Breads Unleavened


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Step into a world where each slice of bread is a wholesome escape, a fusion of taste and health—welcome to "Wholesome Breads Unleavened." Whether you’re looking to transform your kitchen into a fragrantly warming space with the scent of fresh bread wafting through air or seeking to empower your diet with the nutritional might of whole grains, this eBook is your essential guide to mastering whole grain bread baking without the leaven. Embark on a grain-filled journey that starts with "The Journey to Whole Grain Baking," enlightening you on how incorporating whole grains into your lifestyle is more than just a culinary choice—it's a bridge to our dietary origins. Explore the kitchen alchemy of grains and flours, where you'll discern how milling processes affect the wholesomeness of your bread and how storage can make all the difference to your raw materials. "The Basics of Whole Grain Bread Making" relocates you to the heart of the craft, touching on the magic woven by gluten, the arcane wisdom of sourdough starters, and the scientific undertones of yeast. With a focus on kitchen essentials, you'll be introduced to the tools that transform dough into delectable art. Techniques take center stage as you dive hands-first into the artistry of kneading, the elegance of the stretch and fold, and the precision of shaping perfect loaves. Understand water's vital role in hydration, while the chapter on "The Baking Process" ensures your oven is not just an appliance, but an instrument fine-tuning your bread's texture and flavor. From the rustic charm of rye to the novelty of einkorn, "Speciality Whole Grain Breads" celebrates the diversity of your bread basket. In "Flavor Enhancements," discover how seeds, nuts, and well-picked herbs can transform the ordinary into the sublime. Handling wet doughs, incorporating mix-ins like fresh fruits or dried varieties, and crafting flatbreads infused with ethnic heritage—all this and more awaits in subsequent chapters. For those sensitive to gluten, explore alternative routes without compromising on wholesomeness. But the journey doesn't end at the crust. "The Finishing Touch" equips you with glazes, washes, and toppings that ensure your bread is as stunning to behold as it is to taste. Learn the secrets of preservation, from savvy storage to freezing techniques that honor bread's fleeting freshness. Ultimately, "Wholesome Breads Unleavened" isn't just about baking—it's about joining a cycle that stretches from the golden grain fields to your dining table, fostering communities, advocating for whole foods, and celebrating the seasons. Through troubleshooting and advanced tips, cultivate a baking practice that goes beyond sustenance; it is a form of therapy, a social glue, a medium for culinary creativity. Are you ready to rise to the occasion? Your transformation into a baker of whole, healthy, and heartwarming bread is just one click away.