Eek! by Scott Nickel for October 09, 2020

Trying to make it more healthy.

Tofu haggis, anyone…ANYONE…

probably won’t work.

Green stew.

…Myrtle, is that a snake ….

I’m sure the newts, bats and frogs are grateful.

Call me old fashioned, but I’m a traditionalist in the kitchen.

So it’s good for you….

So, will it be in the flagon with the dragon, the vessel with the pestle or the chalice from the palace? ⚗️ ☺

While it seems obvious the spell is full of animal parts, in fact, those who practice herbalism — who, in Shakespeare’s time, would have been called witches — often wrote their “spells” or recipes in what could be called coded language. For example, “Adder’s Tongue” is an old name for the plant dogstooth violet. And “Eye of Newt” is, depending upon which herbalist you consult, a daylily or mustard seed. Toe of frog – buttercup, Wool of bat – holly leaves, Tongue of dog – houndstongue. All of the ingredients in the witches brew are simply ancient terms for herbs, flowers and plants. (Several sources on Google.)

I hate vegan witches! Their potions taste yucky!

1) Love potion number nein.

2) Mr. Gingrich will be forever grateful.