Slavic Kitchen Alchemy: Nourishing Herbal Remedies, Magical Recipes & Folk Wisdom

Steeped in ancient wisdom, magic and folktales, this illustrated scrapbook of Slavic lore offers natural remedies, beauty and cleaning products, healing recipes and wellbeing rituals that will appeal to modern witches and natural healing fans.
This book is infused with the Slavic wisdom and folk healing passed on to Zuza Zak by her two Polish grandmothers. It’s a beautifully illustrated treasure trove of the old ways of Eastern Europe, full of little rituals and remedies to make your life gentler, sweeter and more joyful, and it’s a precious object in its own right – your own notebook of practical wisdom. Season by season, the book gently guides you to a more natural Earth-focused rhythm, creating the right atmosphere for your body and mind to thrive.
Discover:
Natural remedies for physical and mental wellbeing, such as Broad-leaved Plantain for Cuts and Grazes, and a Chamomile Bath for Relaxation and Optimism;Beauty products, such as an Oat Bundle Skin Cleanser for Gentle Exfoliation or a Lilac Body Oil for Improving Your Skin and Your Intuition;Rituals to honour the passing year, such as creating a Sage Cleaning Spray for Ritual Spring Cleaning or weaving Wildflower Wreaths for a Midsummer Celebration of Freedom;Nutritious recipes such as Elderflower Cake for Immunity and the Sheer Joy of it, or Wild Summer Pierogi for a Joyful Afternoon of Dumpling Making and Great All-round Health;Craft activities, such as painting eggs and dying clothes, to boost creativity, mindfulness and access to the flow stateFolktales and mythology to connect to nature and ancient symbolism.

From the Publisher

Nutritious Recipes

Natural Remedies

Rituals and Craft Activities

Folktales and Mythology

Zuza Zak

Zuza calls herself a Storyteller-Cook, with the aim of inspiring the world to cook and eat more food from Eastern Europe. She learnt the art of cooking from an early age, from her beloved grandmas, and has written three cookbooks on Eastern European cuisine, Polska, Amber & Rye and Pierogi. Zuza explores food in the context of identity, society and culture; using storytelling to delve into cultures through their cuisines, rituals and mythologies.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Watkins Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 10, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1786786729
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1786786722
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.48 x 0.86 x 8.81 inches