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Quick Conjurations! Maple-Chipotle Squash!

Posted on September 2, 2015 by FoodArchMage

So, your golem backed up the toilet again, your owl wants to be let out, and you still have paperwork to incinerate today. That there’s food on the table at all is a minor miracle, but you have a tiny … Continue reading →

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Quick Conjurations! Lemichurri!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by FoodArchMage

My skill at plant magic only goes as far as cooking them. Trying to create them from dirt, water, and magical energy has always been an unmitigated disaster. Even my most carefully-guided apothecary garden attempts ended, as most of my … Continue reading →

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Cheezy Quinoa and Veg

Posted on July 29, 2015 by FoodArchMage

The annals of the Librarium Arcanum are full of stories about a strange form of magic called a roux. Prior to specialization in plant magic, I had tried to make such a thing several times with various animal drippings, and … Continue reading →

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Quick Conjurations! Steamed Green Beans

Posted on July 8, 2015 by FoodArchMage

Another trick here to get a spare veggie in a hurry! While green beans are crazy cheap for much of the year, many people don’t know if they like them. If you’re only thinking of them in terms of a … Continue reading →

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Quick Conjurations! KAAAALE!!!

Posted on June 17, 2015 by FoodArchMage

Okay, so being totally honest, there was a time in my life when I honestly thought that spinach was the only green I needed from the apothecary, even if sometimes I wished it didn’t turn into a bog monster when … Continue reading →

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Quick Conjurations- Green Drink

Posted on April 8, 2015 by FoodArchMage

Let me tell you about one of my favorite secret ingredients for potions and spells: fiber! Not incredibly glamorous, but it makes all the difference! Opting for snacks and light meals that are high in fiber help keep me full … Continue reading →

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Banana Milkshake Illusion

Posted on March 11, 2015 by FoodArchMage

I don’t have the kind of sweet tooth that tolerates planning. Lots of people I know can get a tin of cookies on Sunday and save them until they get a craving later. Not me. My willpower is too consumed … Continue reading →

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Chickpea (not tuna) Salad

Posted on March 4, 2015 by FoodArchMage

Sometimes, plant magic is as easy as simple substitution- swapping out a protein in an old favorite recipe, or changing to a vegan version of a condiment. Sometimes, though, the spell at hand requires some reinvention. Take a staple like … Continue reading →

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Emergency Soup

Posted on February 25, 2015 by FoodArchMage

I have always resented *having* to go out for lunch. Going out for lunch is awesome and spontaneous, but only feels that way if I am leaving my leftovers for ‘future me’ to have for lunch tomorrow. Some weeks, if … Continue reading →

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