Food Magic for The Apocalypse

Diary of a Kitchen Witch

Ok, maybe Apocalypse is a bit overstated, a bit hyperbolic, but have you met me? Hyperbole and grotesquely specific descriptions are my bread and butter. I was, in fact, today to stop calling the quesadillas my partner makes “limp and flaccid” because the imagery that it was bringing to mind was particularly unappetizing… just like the quesadillas, imo. Also, the budget bill passed today, and I am feeling hopeless and angry and have been in bed for the majority of the day. I am self soothing with food.

If you have been here for a while, you know that I do a kitchen witch series. You can visit past recipes here on Substack 1, 2, 3, 4. I use food as part of my spiritual practice weekly, even daily on a good week. Sometimes even just being grounded into the ritual of cooking and intentionality during meal prep is enough to bring my energy back into a better space/balance.

This post is more about ingredients rather than entire meals. If you are curious about meals, definitely let me know! Please know that I am omnivorous, gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and shellfish free. Any recipe I do post can have any of these things substituted for what I use, but I have to cook how I cook for my health and safety. We don’t judge food around here (except bell peppers because they’re devil spawn).

As you prepare your food, ground, breathe, tap into the energy that you are needing. I personally repeat the energy I want, and when I’m alone, I sing my silly little songs as I slice my ingredients. It sound silly and feels silly, but once you notice the lack of energy vampires from the garlic, you’ll keep doing it.

Fruits for The Apocalypse

Apples: Protection, Rebellion, Knowledge

Grapes: Connection to the Divine, Abundance

Oranges: Creativity, Good Luck, Enthusiasm

Lemons: Cleansing, Purification, Joy

Strawberries: Love, Connection, Divine Femininity

Tomatoes: Abundance, Sharing, Community, Love

Cucumbers: Balanced Energy, Water Magic, Gemini Vibes

Bananas: Divine Masculinity, Solar Plexus Activation, Creativity

Veggies for The Apocalypse

Mushrooms: Strength and Courage

Broccoli: Strength and Leadership

Onion: Protection, Moon Magic

Carrot: Virility, Divine Masculinity, Action

Zucchini: Abundance, Generosity, Community

Kale, Spinach, Chard, Collards: Strength, Abundance

Protein for The Apocalypse

Meat: Grounding, Earth Energy (pork and chicken are especially potent for uncovering what’s needed). ALWAYS thank your meat.

Eggs: Fertility, New Opportunities, Protection

Chickpeas: Prosperity, Abundance, Connection

Lentils: Abundance, Nourishment, Generosity

Tofu: Divine Femininity, Connection to the Divine, Abundance

Beans: Ancestral Connection, Abundance, Divine Femininity

Aromatics for The Apocalypse

Garlic: Protection against energy and emotional vampires

Salt: Protection, Purification

Pepper: Banish negativity

Italian Herbs: Abundance, Protection, Good Luck

Ginger: Energy, Vitality, Reducing Inflammation

Cumin: Protection

Cayenne: Extra energy for your intentions

Cinnamon: Good Luck, Wealth

Cardamom: Love

Bonus Category GRAINS: Grains are for abundance, think Ace of Pentacles energy.

I want to say that I love cooking, and I am sure that is true when I’m not in the throes of anxiety and depression. Even when I don’t enjoy cooking, I DO enjoy food. I love having access to food. I love eating. I love having food near and around me. I love thinking about the energy that each food holds. It helps me slow down, be mindful, and with my ADHD it becomes a moving meditation or prayer rather than one that is seated and seen as more disciplined.

Obviously this is not a complete list, but it’s a jumping off point. I added what I thought would be common noshes to what I eat in general. Let me know what you think of this kind of resource. Let me know if you want more or specific foods you have in mind. If you are growing your own food, planting them with intentions is also a beautiful magic. My dad is an organic farmer. He always told me to talk to the plants because they like it. Give your plant babies some little affirmations, avoid cussing them out like my dad does.

Do you have any foods that you feel deeply connected to spiritually or otherwise?

Wishing you well this week! May your life offer what you need in this moment.

With love,

Aventurine ✨

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