About the author
Melissa Madara is a witch, herbalist, and chef, and co-owner of Catland Books, whose two titles on the list bring craft and kitchen practice together under a shared magical framework. The Witch's Workshop: A Guide to Crafting Your Own Magical Tools (Watkins Publishing, 2024) is a fully illustrated introduction to making one's own ritual tools, covering more than sixty projects aimed at readers who want a hands-on, self-sufficient approach to their practice. The Witch's Feast: A Kitchen Grimoire (Nourish) collects recipes and rituals built around cooking as a communal and magical act, framing meals as gathering points for family, friends, and the wider tradition she draws on. Together the two books read as a pair: one on tools and technique, the other on food and hospitality, both aimed at practitioners who want practical, project-based material rather than theory.
📖 Where to start with Melissa Madara
💬 What our editors say about Melissa Madara's books
“Madara provides an expansive compendium that successfully bridges ancient traditions with contemporary application. The inclusion of over sixty projects, supported by step-by-step visuals, makes this a highly practical resource…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Witch's Workshop: A Guide to Crafting Your Own Magical Tools
“Madara provides a charming entry point into kitchen witchcraft, offering structured guidance for those new to the practice. However, seasoned practitioners may find the content somewhat elementary, lacking the complex theoretical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Witch's Feast: A Kitchen Grimoire
