I'm Baaack!

Hi everybody! I'm so very sorry I've been gone for so long. Such is the life of a mom! I've been working on so many things, new art, new wings, new spells and recipes.

So... I've discovered that I have many food allergies. This has brought about the need to go Gluten, Dairy, and Soy free. I don't eat meat either so...Vegan it is! I have found the most awesome Banana Bread Recipe! I just had to share it!  I will be posting quite a few things in this blog post soooo, pay close attention!

1. World's Best Banana Chocolate Chip Bread - She has some absolutely wonderful recipes!

2. I have a new Etsy Shop called Wytchwood Cottage ! Pease stop by and visit. It is a center for all things magickal. If there is anything you would like to see there, just shout it out and I will see what I can do to make it happen.

 3. My new Faery and Dragon wings are almost ready for sale, as well as my little one's Potions. They are WONDERFUL and really do work very well. He definately has a special talent! Please note the sneak peak photos of them!

Ok well that's it for now! Talk to you soon! As always Blessed be and faery twinkles!

Soothing Ginger Licorice Tea

Oftimes, during cold and flu season people are looking for a quick way to soothe their throat, tummy, and warm up at the same time. I know I am! Ginger has soothing properties for the tummy, while having that wonderous ability to warm you up. I love it! It also help with arthritis, heartburn, and headaches. Licorice Root has many healing properties such as helping with asthma, cough and cold symptoms, particularly a sore throat by reducing irritation and inflamation. It even helps with arthritis and depression.

• 2 quarts water
• ¼ cup Licorice Root
• 2 table spoons sliced Ginger Root
• Honey to taste (optional)

1. Fill a pot with 2 quarts of water
2. Add the licorice root and fresh ginger
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour tea through a small mesh strainer or cheese cloth into a mug, add the honey when cooled slightly, and serve.

Honey and Lemon Cough Syrup

A new Twist on the Old Honey and Lemon Mom used to make. My mom always gave me honey and lemon tea when I had a cold. Here's a recipe for Honey and Lemon cough syrup. To make it even better, My little one LOVES it!

Take ½ teaspoon (children up to 25 lb). 1 teaspoon(children 25- 50 lb) 4 times a day or as often as needed. Adults can take 1 tablespoon as often as needed.

Put a pint of honey in a pan on the stove on low heat (Do not boil honey as this changes its medicinal properties) .

Take a whole lemon and boil in some water in a separate pan for 2-3 minutes to both soften the lemon and kill any bacteria that may be on the lemon skin. Let the lemon cool enough to handle then cut it in slices and add it to the pint of honey on the stove. Let mixture cook on warm heat for about an hour. Then strain the lemon from the honey making sure all lemon seeds are removed. Let cool, then bottle in a jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator. This syrup will keep for 2 months in the refrigerator.

A Bit O' Natural Witchery

Earthen Cornucopia for Mabon or Thanksgiving

You will need:

•  3   2' by 2' pieces of 1 inch chicken wire
• A package of sheet Moss
• Grapevine or Ribbon
• Hot glue
• Fall flowers or fruits
• Hairspray
• Planter (optional)

Step 1.

Roll the chicken wire diagonally, from corner to corner. This will form a cone with a large end and a small end.

Step 2.

Curl the ends of the wire together to hold the wire together. Bend the small end into your “cornucopia” shape. Roll the large end down to form a rounded lip.

Step 3.

Using the sheet moss (it's easier to use if cut into smaller pieces), hot glue I to your frame. You may wish to do the same with the inside, but you don't have to.

Step 4.

Wrap a length of Grapevine around the entire Cornucopia. This will also help keep your moss in place.

Step 5.

Spray the entire piece with hairspray. This will keep your moss from shedding.

Step6.

Fill your new Cornucopia with whatever your tradition allows. Just have fun with it.

You now have a beautiful display for the holiday!  

Happy Mabon!

BB, Lady Storm