Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen (29 page)

71 McGee, Harold,
On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen.
New York: Collier, 1988. An extraordinary glimpse of the processes at work while we cook. This massive book contains much ancient culinary lore as well.

72 McNiell, F. Marian,
Halloween: Its Origins, Rites and Ceremonies in the Scottish Tradition.
Edinburgh: The Albyn Press, n.d. Foods of Halloween.

73 Mead, Margaret, and Nicolas Calas (editors),
Primitive Heritage: An Anthropological Anthology.
New York: Random House, 1953. A fascinating collection. Many of the articles mention food or implements used in food preparation.

74 Meyer, Carolyn,
Coconut: The Tree of Life.
New York: William Morrow, 1976. Coconut lore and legend.

75 Moldenke, Harold N. and Alma L.,
Plants of the Bible.
Waltham (Massachusetts): Chronica Botanica Co., 1952. Food lore in antiquity.

76 Morgan, Harry T.,
Chinese Symbols and Superstitions.
South Pasadena: P. D. and Ione Perkins, 1942. A fascinating look at Chinese symbolism, religion, and folk magic. Food and fruit lore.

77 Neal, Marie C.,
In Honolulu Gardens.
Honolulu: Bishop Museum, 1928. This fascinating work includes magic and myth concerning sugar, banana, coconut, and other Polynesian foods.

78 Newmann, Erich,
The Great Mother.
Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1974. Food as related to the Goddess.

79 Newall, Venetia,
An Egg at Easter
. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1971. An exhaustive study of eggs in myth, religion, folklore, and magic. Heavily footnoted.

80 Newall, Venetia,
The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Magic.
A & W Visual Press, 1974. Pudding, salt, and pepper lore.

81 Norris, P. E.
About Honey.
London: Thorson's, 1956. Honey folklore and mythology. Sugar is given a cursory examination.

82 Opie, Iona, and Moira Tatem, editors,
A Dictionary of Superstitions.
New York: Oxford University Press, 1989. An impressive, heavily documented collection of superstitions, some of which refer to food.

83 Ortiz, Elizabeth Lambert,
The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking.
New York: Ballantine, 1985. A delightful guide by a woman well versed in this art. Some Mexican food lore is included with many recipes.

84 Perlman, Dorothy,
The Magic of Honey.
New York: Avon, 1974. This useful work contains information on the history and mythological associations of honey.

85 Pitkanen, A. L., and Renan Prevost,
Tropical Fruits, Herbs and Spices,
Etc.
Lemon Grove (California): R. Prevost, 1967. Compilation of food lore, legend, and nutritional values.

86 Pliny the Elder,
Natural History.
Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1956. Pliny, surprisingly skeptical for his time (the first century
c.e.
), recorded various aspects of food magic in this classic work.

87 Randolph, Vance,
Ozark Superstitions.
New York: Columbia University, 1947. Onion magic.

88 Radbill, Samuel X., “The Role of Animals in Infant Feeding” in
American Folk Medicine.
Editor Wayland D. Hand. Los Angeles and Berkeley: University of California Press, 1976. Fascinating milk information.

89 Rogers, Brant, and Bev Powers-Rogers, Culinary Botany:
The Essential Handbook.
Kent (Washington): PRP; 1988. An invaluable guide to the nomenclature of exotic fruits and vegetables. Some lore is included.

90 Rose, Jeanne,
Jeanne Rose's Herbal Guide to Food.
Berkeley: North Atlantic Books, 1989. A delightful compendium of exotic and homey recipes. The “Organic Culinary Materia Medica” is a treasury of food lore, magic, and legend.

91 Ross, Patricia Fent,
Made in Mexico.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1955. Mexican vanilla lore.

92 Scammell, R. E.,
Thistle Eaters Guide.
Lafayette (California): Floreat Press, 1970. A delightful guide to artichoke eating. History and lore is included.

93 Schmidt, Phillip,
Superstition and Magic.
Westminster (Maryland): The Newman Press, 1963. A section titled “Cakes as Offerings” is of great interest.

94 Schnitzer, Rita,
The Secrets of Herbs.
London: Orbis, 1985. Food magic. Beautifully illustrated.

95 Scott, George Ryler,
Curious Customs of Sex and Marriage.
New York: Ace Books, N.D. Wedding cake customs.

96 Shah, Sayed Idries,
Oriental Magic.
New York: Philosophical Library, 1957. Barley.

97 Sharon, Douglas,
Wizard of the Four Winds.
New York: The Free Press, 1978. The ritual uses of lime and sugar.

98 Shurtleff, William, and Akiko Aoyagi,
The Book of Tofu: Food for Mankind.
New York: Ballantine, 1979. An involving, engrossing look at the role of tofu in the past and its potential as a major food in the Western world. Lore and recipes.

99 Simmons, Adelma Grenier,
A Witch's Brew.
Coventry (Connecticut): Caprilands Herb Farm. N.D. Beans.

100 Simmons, Marc,
Witchcraft in the Southwest.
Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1974. Chili lore.

101 Stark, Raymond,
The Book of Aphrodisiacs.
New York: Stein & Day, 1980. Foods as aphrodisiacs and folk magic.

102 Stone, Margaret,
Supernatural Hawaii.
Honolulu: Aloha Graphics and Sales, 1979. Mango.

103 “T”, Reverend,
The Voodoo Cookbook.
Santa Barbara: Malcolm Mills Publications, 1984. Food symbolism and magical uses.

104 Tannahill, Reay,
Food in History.
New York: Stein & Day, 1973. Food from prehistory to the present day. A monumental work.

105 Taylor, Demetria,
The Apple Kitchen Cookbook.
New York: Popular Library, 1971. Apple and pie lore.

106 Thompson, C. J. S.,
Magic and Healing.
London: Rider & Company, 1947. Eastern food magic.

107 Tillona, Francesca, and Cynthia Strowbridge,
A Feast of Flowers.
New York: Grammercy Publishing Co., 1969. A charming collection of flower cookery.

108 Tonsley, Cecil,
Honey for Health.
New York: Award, n.d. Honey in history and mythology.

109 Toor, Frances,
A Treasury of Mexican Folkways.
New York: Crown, 1973. The lore and magic of pulque and other Mexican beverages and foods. A fascinating book.

110 Villiers, Elizabeth,
The Book of Charms.
New York: Fire side, 1973. Crab and fish lore.

111 Vogel, Virgil J. “American Indian Foods Used as Medicine” in
American Folk Medicine.
Editor Wayland D. Hand. Los Angeles and Berkeley: University of California Press, 1976. Corn.

112 Walker, Barbara,
The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Mysteries.
New York: Harper & Row, 1983. General food lore in past times.

113 Warburton, Diana,
Magiculture: A Book of Garden Charms.
Dorchester (England): Prism Press, 1980. Some food lore is included in this short work.

114 Waring, Phillippa,
A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions.
New York: Ballantine, 1978. Food magic and customs.

115 Winter, Evelyne,
Mexico's Ancient and Native Remedies.
Mexico City: Editorial Fournier, 1972. A fascinating account of Mexican folk medicine, with cooking magic and ritual uses of herbs.

116 Young, Gordon, “Chocolate: Food of the Gods” in
National Geographic,
November, 1984. An intriguing, short history with glorious color photographs.

117 Younger, William,
Gods, Men and Wine.
Cleveland: The Wine and Food Society/World Publishing, 1966. The full story of wine. The first four chapters are filled with ritual wine use in antiquity.

118 Corrigan, Patricia, “Ice Cream Boasts a Cool History” in
The San Diego Tribune,
Dec. 16, 1987. Ice cream lore.

119 Latimer, Norma, and Gordon Latimer,
English Desserts, Puddings, Cakes and Scones.
Culver City (California): Norma and Gordon Latimer, 1981. Hot-cross buns.

120 Lenher, Ernst and Johanna,
Folklore and Odysseys of Food and Medicinal Plants.
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1962. Though this is an interesting source of grain, vegetable, and fruit lore, this work is marred by the lack of a general index and a bibliography.

121 Madsen, William, and Claudia Madsen,
A Guide to Mexican Witchcraft.
Mexico City: Editorial Minutiae Mexicaxna, 1972. This short, comprehensive look at Mexican folk magic describes egg divination.

122 Rhoads, Scot, “How To Eat Meat” in
Rose & Quill,
Vol. 1, No. 1. A satirical, useful, and ultimately spiritual guide for carnivores.

123 Shultes, Richard Evans,
Hallucinogenic Plants.
New York: Golden Press, 1976. Mushrooms and mind-altering plants.

124 Tuleja, Tad,
Curious Customs: The Stories Behind 296 Popular American Rituals.
New York: Harmony, 1987. Fascinating food lore.

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