If you know the Providence-native author H. P. Lovecraft, it occurred to me that if the Big Pink House from “Breaking Cat News” were transformed into this strip, it would definitely be the house he described in his story “The Dreams in the Witch House.” It’s one of my favorites, and I always try to read it this time of year, although it’s actually set around WalpurgisNacht, the second most haunted time of the year at the opposite end of the calendar.
It is even faster if you use hot water from the kettle and microwave it until it is boiling. Just finish it in the pot for that all day slow simmered effect.
…the dark-haired girl looks a little skeptical…not of the “Magic” part, but of the “Instant” part; she thinks maybe Grandma is having a little fun at their expense :)…
Megan.naughton Premium Member about 6 years ago
Instant anything is never as good but when you’re short on time it’s a wonderful trick to have up your sleeve.
ctlum about 6 years ago
Grandma, could you tell us what store you purchased that at so I can go pick up a box too?
McColl34 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Instant Magic? Where can we get that?
Strob Premium Member about 6 years ago
If you know the Providence-native author H. P. Lovecraft, it occurred to me that if the Big Pink House from “Breaking Cat News” were transformed into this strip, it would definitely be the house he described in his story “The Dreams in the Witch House.” It’s one of my favorites, and I always try to read it this time of year, although it’s actually set around WalpurgisNacht, the second most haunted time of the year at the opposite end of the calendar.
knight1192a about 6 years ago
Did Georgia watch the original Halloweentown when drawing this strip? Reminds me of Grandma Aggie doing the same thing to make witches brew.
Jeremy--- about 6 years ago
I already checked Aldi and they don’t carry this brand.
PoodleGroomer about 6 years ago
It is even faster if you use hot water from the kettle and microwave it until it is boiling. Just finish it in the pot for that all day slow simmered effect.
miscreant about 6 years ago
Instant Magic takes about 100 years to perfect.
jadoo823 about 6 years ago
…the dark-haired girl looks a little skeptical…not of the “Magic” part, but of the “Instant” part; she thinks maybe Grandma is having a little fun at their expense :)…
willie_mctell about 6 years ago
The bigger girl seems to distrust convenience thaumaturgy.
BillJackson1 about 6 years ago
Not exactly on topic:
Lily.spokescat about 6 years ago
How can I be having deja-vu about today’s strip? Did I dream it?
ekw555 about 6 years ago
this strip is on the front page of gocomics today in the “this just in section”
it reads
“Magic in 20 Minutes • about 9 hours agoIn the hustle of today’s world, witches don’t have the time they would like to concoct a decent brew.
Swan Eaters is a brand-new comic from Breaking Cat News creator Georgia Dunn. Click here to read and follow Swan Eaters on GoComics.com! "
not sure about the “brand new” part, though it’s new to me. nice to see the front page plug.
cocavan11 about 6 years ago
Not “only got,” but “got only.”