#Simmer Pots

[seasonalwonderment]

10 Budget-Friendly Fall Decorating Ideas - StoneGable

[contrarianconjureman]

Its been way too hot in VA for fall, so I made this little simmer pot in hopes to scare the heat away. Smelled it, smells delicious. I tasted it, tasted like fall punched me in the face. Maybe don’t drink this.

I used;

2 cut mandarins

1 sliced apple

A dash of ground Nutmeg

A dash of ground Cloves

Accidentally Aggressive ground Cinnamon

Intentionally Aggressive Vanilla Extract

2 Spiced Chai Tea Bags

I used a lot of elements of Abundance (Cinnamon, Apple) and Manifestation (Cloves, Vanilla) to warm up (ha) the universe to the idea of fall. Please. Please its supposed to be in the 60s this week PLEASE.

I’m also getting used to the idea of posting for me rather than posting for an audience. Is this simmer pot basic? Yes! But its mine!

Also makes your whole house smell like a hug. Try it!

[wizardsaur]

Serenity Simmer Pot

Ingredients:– Dried jasmine flowers (love, serenity)– Dried rose buds (sincerity, love)– Dried hibiscus petals (creativity, passion)– Dried chamomile flowers (peace, order)– Dried lavender buds (quiet, cleansing)– Dried rosemary leaves (cleansing, protection)– a dash of vanilla extract or imitation vanilla (sweetness)– Water (moon water, optional) Tools:– A stove & a pot OR a…

[threadsnherbs]

Etsy

Hello! I will be posting some more tonight but for now i wanted to share our new Etsy shop! We still have so much work to add to it but please help us grow!

[coinandcandle]

what’s a simmer pot?

Simmer pots are just pots of water with herbs, fruit, spices, etc that you simmer and you can simmer them for a while! Here's an article that talks more about them.

Witches tend to use them as spells sometimes, adding the herbs that correspond to their intent for the spell. <:

[herstarlitdreams]

My 2021 holiday simmer pot! This was a good one, made the house smell great, but I definitely wish that I'd had more of the really good stuff, like cinnamon and nutmeg.

Keep your eyes peeled for the 2023 version!

[ms-dlish]

more from LITHA sorry haven't been on here in a while going to be spam posting today😱

[meadows-spiritual-journey]

I’ve always wanted to do simmer pots! Unfortunately I can’t right now but I’m excited for when I can! 🥰

Simmer pot to cleanse and protect your home

Picture from pixabay.com

I think simmer pots are one of my favourite ways to cast a spell, together with spell jars and candle magic. They're relatively easy, make your home spell amazing and are incredibly versatile.

This particular one is for cleansing your home from negative energies and to bring all the good things in.

Ingredients:

Moon water - for magical properties

Apple - for protection

Chamomile - for purification, good luck and prosperity

Cinnamon - for prosperity and protection

Lavender - for purification

Orange - for hope and positivity

Rosemary - for peace and protection

A bay leaf - To set your intention

You can mix and match these however you like. The only ingredient I use in every one of my simmer pots, and recommend to always use, is water with intention (any type of water like moon, sun, rain, storm, etc. Whatever matches your intentions).

The process:

Set your intentions very clear in your mind

Write your intention on the bay leaf

Add the moon water in the pot, then add your chosen ingredients

Add the bay leaf

Bring it to a boil and stir it clockwise to bring your intentions into your home

Reduce it to a simmer

You can either let the pot boil down until there is just a little bit of water left, or top it off with water for as long as you like. Personally I do either of these, completely on intuition.

I hope you like this simmer pot recipe! It is one of my favourite ways to cleanse my home. I hope it inspires you to do your own simmer pot. Blessed Be!

Source: greenwitchliving.com / thewholesomewitch.com

[theshitpostcalligrapher]

two for one soups

tip for the leftover enthusiasts out there - have fensi/cellophane noodles/glass noodles on hand.

whenever you order a noodle soup from somewhere (pho, udon etc) they almost ALWAYS give you way more broth than you can reasonably eat/drink in one go.

fensi, since they're usually made of bean starch or sweet potato starch, will soak up a ton more broth before losing that satisfying chewiness to soup sogginess.

you buy them fully dehydrated and then alls you gotta do is find a flat pan or wok, throw the noodles in there dry and dump the leftover broth on top. let it go for medium heat for 10ish minutes with a lid on it, occasionally stirring and it results in a tasty noodle dish.

optional side ingredients to have on hand (that go with a pretty wide variety of east asian soups) are minced carrot, green onion, boiled egg, and bean sprouts

[blkqueerwitchery]

prosperity ⚡ abundance 🌿 luck 🍀 simmering pot

ingredients:

- vanilla extract

- lemon slices & peels

- lime chunk

- cinnamon sticks

- cloves

- rosemary

[aldryrththerainbowheart]

Jason Todd loves to travel to cozy forest cabin getaways with you

🍂 Especially in the middle of autumn/one the cusp of winter. A little strange, considering people usually prefer spring, summer or at least warmer months of autumn. You asked him about it once, he said it's the calmness of the forest that's preparing for winter.

Like everything's falling asleep. Calm, quiet, undisturbed by anything.

🍂 You have one place surrounded by mountains that you book year in advance and visit every year for a week. It's a long wooden hut made of layered logs with stone fireplace and terrace window overlooking nature. Nestled on the high slope right under the mountain, it offers a beautiful view of valley with river curling like a snake through the slopes and acres upon acres of ancient pine trees.

🍂 He makes sure you're stocked with everything you need. Even the things you don't need but he bought them because he knew you liked them. Your favorite coffee, dried fruits and nuts, his favorite beef jerky, soup cans, store bought dough for pizza, fresh buns and cinnamon buns, eggs for morning omelettes, pumkin spice and ingredients for simmer pot (you taught him to drink that pretty quickly).

🍂 It's that calm quiet routine he falls into wih you there that he loves the most. You wake up late, burried under the patterned blankets, to a cold autumn morning with golden-brown leaves falling behind your window. He doesn't want to let you go until you bribe him with fresh coffee. It another half an hour before you get out of bed, either talking or reading your respective books you brought with you. Then and only then, you get out of bed. Usually one makes breakfeast while other gets ready or sits at the dining table. You rarely use that table, usually taking the food either outside on the terrace, the couch or bed.

🍂 Your days are filled with hiking and walks through the wilderness. Each morning greets you with the soft light of dawn as you lace up your hiking boots, ready to explore the outdoors. The air is fresh and crisp, filled with the earthy scents of pine and wildflowers.

As you venture deeper into the wild, you find yourself surrounded by towering trees that sway gently in the breeze. You might encounter babbling brooks that meander through the landscape, their crystal-clear waters shimmering in the sunlight. With every step, you are greeted by the symphony of nature—the cheerful chirping of birds, the rustle of small creatures in the underbrush, and the distant sounds of nature that fill the air with tranquility.

Each hike offers its own unique adventure: sometimes you climb to breathtaking vistas that reveal sprawling valleys below, while other times, you wander through serene glades where wild animals may cross your path. You take the time to pause and appreciate the beauty around you, capturing moments with photographs or simply soaking in the sights and sounds.

In the evenings, as the sun sets and casts a warm glow across the horizon, you reflect on the day’s explorations, feeling a deep sense of gratitude for the connection you have with nature. Whether trekking through rugged mountain terrain or strolling along peaceful forest paths.

🍂 Unlike eating times, your walks are usually filled with peacefull silence, disturbed only by the sounds of rustling leaves, crunching of branches under your feet or animals. Speak of which, you were pretty nervous when you encountered bear or moose, but Jason assured you that as long as you don't bother them, they won't bother you. You didn't know that wolves are so much bigger that a dog until a pack of them was chilling early in the morning around your cabin.

🍂 You make sure to bring your beaten-down old camera on these trips. Because some of these breathtaking sights cannot be captured by a phone. You have tons of them with beautiful sighs of nature, that one time you decided to go up the mountain slope, and the little fox family you stumbled upon. There's also plenty of pictures of Jason, sometimes taken without his knowledge. It's a rare sight when you manage to see that expression of pure serenity on his face, let alone capture it on the camera. There's one you cherish the most. It was taken when you climbed up the hill to a clearing. The sunlight is still peeking over the mountains and is shining directly on his back. He looks to the side and light illuminates his face perfectly, tracing the lines of his face in light and shadow. Dark strands peek from underneath his beanie and his neck is buriend in the scarf you made him. A fog is rising from his lips and one green eye is cast in sunlight. In the background, a blurried out expanse of forest and mountaintops. A copy of this photo made its way to the Wayne manor.

🍂 In the evenings, you cook dinner together and then either play boardgames or, you guessed it, read some more. Jason always looks forward to cooking dinner with you. You blast music for your portable radio, you mess with each other by throwing bits of food and argue what toppings should or should not go on a pizza. You test out what board games would stand the trial on the game nights with his family and you always end with cards against humanity. Your always at disadvantage when playing Black Stories. It's not your fault you're not detective like someone.

🍂 Out of all activities, your absolute favorite undoubtedly has to be stargazing with Jason. There’s something truly magical about those nights spent together, standing under the open sky, clean of the polution of Gotham city.

In those quiet moments, as you both gaze up at the milions of twinkling lights, you feel a deep sense of peace and connection. The cool night air envelops you, and every sigh, every laugh, and every shared dream feels amplified against the backdrop of shimmering constellations. With Jason by your side, it’s not just about the beauty of the night's sky; it's about the warmth of his presence, the quiet conversations that stretch into the night, and the comfort of knowing that you’re sharing these moments with the person you love most. The stars don’t just fill the sky; they light up your hearts, creating a memories that feels timeless and everlasting.

[elminx]

also, for this purpose - soup is also a simmer pot that you can eat.

Cottage Witch Tips

Not only are simmer pots low energy magic that smells great (and you can use the concentrate left over to wash your floors for double magic) - but it will also raise the humidity in your home in the winter which is good for you AND for your plants. It's now three days later and the humidity is still sitting at 70% in my kitchen and mid-60s in the living room that is partially open to the kitchen. (it was fluctuating around high 40s to low 50s beforehand).

[capricorntaurus]

the thrill I got finding this cauldron at Home Goods today

[toxintouch]

I'm not sure if what I wrote is what this post had in mind but… also I meant to do this as a rb but my toxic trait is writing things in drafts/private posts so I err uhhh look I can't keep fighting with Tumblr formatting ok

Mhin receiving an unusually specific compliment. ᵕ ω ᵕ

“You're so fascinating, Mhin. If you wrote a book, I would definitely read it.  Even if you wrote the book about something really boring.  Even if you wrote…a dictionary, full of words I already know the meanings to.  I'd still read it, just because you wrote it.  Just to feel like I got to walk beside you in the world for a little while."

Mhin looks over at you despite themself. Your voice is low, tone affectionate difficult to parse over the incessant noise permeating the Wet Wick. They find themselves staring at your lips, as if to read your words despite hearing you clearly.

“You're really the most interesting person I know...  Which is saying a lot, in this city!”  You laugh at yourself, bandaged fingers trailing around the rim of the glass placed in front of you at the bar.  Your face is flushed, pupils dilated.  The longer they look at you, brows furrowed as they try to make sense of your words, the less you seem able to look them in the eyes.

The liquid in your glass is clear.  

Tequila?  Vodka?  Gin?  A stomach wrenching combination of all three, possibly.  Who knows what Leander was willing to put in front of you, if it makes you so…

Mhin huffs, mouth wrenching into a frown. They clasp a hand around the glass in front of you. "I think you've had enough." They must have gone (miraculously) nose-blind from the boozy scent of the Wet Wick because even as they slide the heavy tankard closer to themself, the pungent tang of alcohol is no more invasive than it was prior. They expected to be able to taste the fumes coming off of whatever concoction they just took from you.

"I'm--" You start to protest, but you find yourself cut off when Leander says something that causes the crowded bar to go wild, cheers erupting. One of the Bloodhounds jostles Mhin in their mirth, causing your confiscated drink to upend, contents sloshing over the surface of the bar and soaking the sleeve of Mhin's shirt.

It's water.

You were saying those things while sober.

Mhin's eyes find yours, no attention spared for the slurring Bloodhound beside them. You're looking at them affectionately, lips quirked.

"Would you be mad at me if I told you that you're too cute?" You ask, something far too warm, too inviting in your words.

Mhin is halfway across the bar in a heartbeat, burning red ears gone deaf to the sound of Leander's voice, calling out to them that they haven't picked their pay up yet. They'll get it tomorrow, they think, racing towards the respite of the fresh night air. Away from the urge to--

Mhin doesn't let themself turn to look back at you as they leave. Though they can't stop themself from wondering: if they did, would they see you staring back at them?

Damn Mhin just take the compliment. I made Mhin's about their brains instead of their looks etc. bc while I think mentioning wanting to kiss their beauty mark would fluster them I think this is the type of thing that would absolutely infect their brain.  Have them thinking about those words over and over until it completely ruins their nightly Soulless hunting; they give up & just stargaze all night.

[arealtrashact]

Rlly curious, how long does it take you to finish a piece? (Character design studies vs one with background, like the elvis in the mirrors) 🙂

Character design studies can be started and finished in one sitting. These probably took an hour and some.

Illustrations like the Elvis Mirror illustration are usually spread out over the span of a few days rather than one sitting. Looking at pieces with fresh eyes is so important to me ! Errors will not make themselves known to me if I simply stare at the same drawing for hours and hours. I need to step away and come back to it more than once to really see what I'm looking at.

[chinchilla-clown]

//sounds of pots and pans banging together