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Ghost Stories From The Franklin Castle
View the magic: Ghost Stories From The Franklin CastleHere are some of my own authentic and spooky tales of catering at The Franklin Castle! My dearest gentle reader, It’s officially October and with today’s post we’re getting spooky while heading to the notoriously haunted Franklin Castle! Just to provide a little context about me, I have a very intuitive sixth sense. I don’t…
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The Magic of a Harvest Moon
View the magic: The Magic of a Harvest MoonMy dearest gentle reader, Here is a little post about my own harvest full moon celebration! While there was no dancing naked under the moonlight (this time), there were still many magical memories! The harvest moon is all about celebrating life while releasing what you don’t want to bring with you into the next season.…
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Old School Canning Tomatoes
View the magic: Old School Canning TomatoesTomato girl summer just turned into pasta girl fall! Pasta cheers! Canning tomatoes is a fun activity to do with any partner-in-canning-crime! It’s a delicious way to bring that summer flavor into your pantry for fall and winter! This is the old school way of canning; however, you can absolutely save some time my using…
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A Pesto Sauce Party
View the magic: A Pesto Sauce PartyEveryone bring your food processor! The smell of pesto sauce always reminds me of summers growing up as a kid, and my mom being armed with mountains and mountains of basil in our kitchen! I remember her pesto sauce recipe never being too heavy, so it was perfect for any summer pasta salads or even…
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The Magic of Calendula
View the magic: The Magic of CalendulaAn essential herb for any hearth witch! This sunny yellow herb called calendula is from the marigold family, it’s a versatile magical herb often associated with the sun, offering protection, healing, love, and joy. Calendula is known for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, making it a popular choice for skin care, healing wounds, and other…
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Carlo’s Sicilian Spaghetti & Meatballs
View the magic: Carlo’s Sicilian Spaghetti & MeatballsA homemade sacred recipe passed down from generation to generation. This classic dish is a perfect staple for cozy season! Let me introduce you to the man, the legend, the myth: Grandpa Carlo! Carlo Zito was my Sicilian great grandfather who immigrated to Chicago in search of a better life for his family. He was…
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Happy Practical Magic Day
View the magic: Happy Practical Magic DayTo those who celebrate…I’m not crying you’re crying! Like so many other witches, I love this movie with my entire heart! I owe so much of my creativity, event designs, and my day-to-day life to Practical Magic! I’m also lucky and grateful to have a Sally to my Gillian. Sisters are the best! To quote…
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Spooktacular Catering
View the magic: Spooktacular CateringHello all and welcome to Maeve’s Magic’s spooktacular post! It’s officially one of my favorite times of the year, spooktacular catering season! We’re talking about a magical ambiance, whimsical cheeseboards, autumnal appetizers, and cozy treats. This is typically my busy season for tea parties and small catering! As the season changes, I love utilizing edible…
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The Magic of Spice
View the magic: The Magic of SpiceMy dearest gentle reader, Here is a little back story about my roots and how I got here! I come from an Irish and Sicilian family with a lot of heightened intuition on both sides. I would often hear phrases like “she had a premonition” growing up. When I was in my early twenties I…
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Easy Breezy Autumnal Pasta
View the magic: Easy Breezy Autumnal PastaPasta la vista baby! This is a very easy and cozy comfort meal for two! It’s a light sauce packed with veggies and flavor. You can absolutely add chicken, sausage, or shrimp to this pasta dish if you’re looking for a little more sustenance. I used my garden picked: German tomatoes, hot pepper, bell peppers,…
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Maeve Diffenbacher is a Cleveland area native with a love for whipping up delicious food for her people. She highly values fresh ingredients from the land and incorporates this magic into all ofher recipes. Read full bio.
