Good morning all!
Happy kitchen witchin Wednesday!
Today I’m gonna talk about the ✨Magic of HONEY ✨
Honey has a very old historical story. It’s been documented that humans foraged for it, between 8,000-10,000 years ago. It has so many uses in history, from embalming the dead, to being a potion of immortality, and so much more!
Honey, from a medicinal perspective has many healing properties. From easing symptoms of respiratory issues, to healing wounds and treating ulcers, honey has been used for its phytonutrient-rich and antioxidant loaded power. It has antimicrobial and antifungal properties, as well as implemented as a topical antibiotic.
Honey used in magic is used to sweeten your situation up. From attracting luck and wealth, to strengthening love bonds. Honey is also a terrific offering for any goddesses you may venerate that are associated with love, beauty, flowers, earth, etc. Honey, is considered to contain the essence of Freyja. It is also heavily associated with Aphrodite, and Brigid. I keep vials of honey from my hives on my altar for Freyja and Brigid. Honey is also used in vitality/health rituals to promote health and healing.
HONEY INFUSIONS IN THE KITCHEN:
A powerhouse potion that is sometimes overlooked these days is infused and/or fermented honey. Honey never spoils. In a sealed jar, honey will last hundreds of years- if not longer. This means it is a great medium for infusions. Dry materials are best for infusions. However, garlic infused honey is a wonderful tonic for viral infections, potency booster for spellwork, and it’s delicious to cook with and infuse intentions into your cooking.
Lavender, rose, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, and more are all favorites for me to infuse into honey. Lavender for healing work. Rose for love, self love, passion and sensuality. Ginger, garlic, and cinnamon for wealth, luck, prosperity, power, success and vitality. To dry infuse: fill a jar about 1/3 way full with dry herbs and pour honey over the herbs. Allow it to settle and add more to top off if needed. Seal the jar and store for about a month. Strain by warming it slightly by placing the jar in warm water (above 180° will start to kill off beneficial bacteria and medicinal properties of honey, so be mindful of temperature) and pour the mix straining with cheesecloth. For fresh infusions, like garlic and ginger: I’m going to include a link from Yang's Nourishing Kitchen for fermented recipes, as this process with fresh roots and such require more care as fermentation is a little trickier than a dry infusion.
Use infused or regular honey in all you do! I use honey daily in my coffee. As I pour my honey into the cup, I pour my affirmations and manifestations into the cup. Stir to the right to bring forward my desires or needs. Stir to the left to remove/banish.
Honey can be used to cook in almost anything. Sweet, savory, spicy. Honey is a delicious addition to any kitchen potions. I prefer using honey to sugar almost always.
What’s your favorite way to use honey in the kitchen and when you’re witchin? 🍯✨💚
Kittee
Freya's Garden
