How to Use Star Anise. I love star anise for its versatility. It functions equally well in baked goods, chilled desserts, sauces, and red meats. A tiny petal can add whole new dimensions of flavor of aroma, making it a perfect secret ingredient for a wide range of dishes that would otherwise feel too straightforward.
Black magic or dark magic has traditionally referred to the use of supernatural powers or magic for evil and selfish purposes. With respect to the left-hand path and right-hand path dichotomy, black magic is the malicious, left-hand counterpart of benevolent white magic.
Everyday Sadism: Throwing Light on the Dark Triad. The Dark Triad. It could well be a cast of villains in an epic tale of fantasy. All three of these dark powers are callous and exploitative, but each is also malignant in its own way. One is charming but remorseless. The second is known for its cynicism and deception.