Last month was my Great Aunt’s birthday. This month is my grandparents’ wedding anniversary. These incredibly influential people have all long since passed on. One of my fondest memories are the family gatherings we had growing up in a big Italian-American family. Food was a vehicle to bring us all together and the way weContinue reading “On the heels of our ancestors”
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Where are The Kitchen Witches?
We are often asked how people can find us, since we do not have a brick and mortar location. Our presence varies during the year, with most of our public appearances in the summer. However, we are working on pop ups at other area establishments and a tasting bar at the Finger Lakes Welcome CenterContinue reading “Where are The Kitchen Witches?”
Jams!
Our jams are handcrafted in small batches to ensure the best combination of flavors to enhance the fresh ingredients in every jar. Flavor varieties are seasonal and unique. These are delicious on your favorite breads or pastries. Our favorite way to eat our jams is to pair them with a cheese platter and picnic atContinue reading “Jams!”
Soul Cakes
I wish I could capture the smell in the kitchen this morning. There is so much warmth and sweetness and earthiness in the melding of fragrant allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and apricot wafting from the oven. Our anticipation is rising as we wait patiently for our soul cakes to be ready to enjoy. Soul cakesContinue reading “Soul Cakes”
Mabon blessings
“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then Autumn would be the magic hour.” – Victoria Erickson Mabon is a celebration of the autumnal equinox. During Mabon, grain crops are gathered and it is a time to celebrate the fall harvest and give thanks for all that the earth has given. Those whoContinue reading “Mabon blessings”
We <3 food!
Today is National “I love food” Day and boy are we ready to celebrate with all our favorite foods! Visit the Foodimentary blog to learn some fun facts about food, and read about our personal favorites below. Tovah My favorite food is called shakshuka. I made it for the first time when I was seventeen,Continue reading “We ❤ food!”
The Magnificent Macadamia
Happy National Macadamia Nut Day! (Yes, it’s a thing!) Frankly, macadamia nuts don’t get the recognition they deserve and are often misunderstood. Most people associate the macadamia nut with Hawaii. While most of the world’s supply today does grow in Hawaii, the nut originated in Australia. Macadamia nuts are creamy and tender and pair wellContinue reading “The Magnificent Macadamia”
Launch of The Kitchen Witches
We love food. It’s who we are. It’s how we love. The Kitchen Witches was conjured from a passion for cooking, baking, and all things food-related. We are innately creative and love to express ourselves through our food. We started this endeavor, not only to bring you great food, but also to share some ofContinue reading “Launch of The Kitchen Witches”
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