Kitchen Witch | Episode 06

Have you noticed a seemingly sudden waking of the witches?   Society's narrative of enchanters has been nothing short of damning and outright dangerous. Yet, WitchTok continues to pull in views by the billions, and to some tarot feels as approachable as an artisanal cocktail.   Join your hosts, Rose Tomlin and Kamea Black, for a spooky conversation about <a href='https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kitchenwitches?__eep__=6&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWbw53XKyC-8vhECr9cR7wYFwCup6nylYtEu-PAIN9JFIt25Sl4B0EEOjifuSMg5AABAiOz-aKslkuj7MRKHUwZBU_GrGeIvs8IK18M6euDdw&__tn__=q'>#kitchenwitches,</a> the craft, and modern witch hunts. Making your own kitchen magic? Turn up the volume on our kitchen witch companion playlist here <a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WZgVUzyje5EHznRY8wqaO?si=076595fa7c8041fc'>on Spotify</a>.   Connect with us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/culinaryherbalism/'>@culinaryherbalisim</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tastysaltyreal/'>@tastysaltyreal</a>. You can find more information about your hosts on our <a href='https://thymetochat.podbean.com/'>podcast website.</a>   <p>*This show contains strong language. Listener discretion is advised*</p> <p>----more----</p> <p> </p> <p>Representation of Witches </p> <p>Growing up we observed depictions of witches being women outside of the status quo. In fairytales and folklore, they are described as <a href='https://www.npr.org/transcripts/450657717'>ugly, old, and often living in solitude.</a> Interestingly, our beloved Wizard of Oz had a significant hand in solidifying our imagery for green witches and the classic witch costume. However, the famous MGM version of the story also complicated our imagery when they gave us <a href='https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/08/80-years-ago-wizard-oz-invented-good-witch-glinda/596749/'>Glinda the good witch.</a> In her glittering ball gown, she does not call herself a fairy godmother--she is a witch. If you recall, Glinda also asks Dorthy if she had brought her broomstick f