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What is a wondersmith?
Just as a goldsmith uses gold as a material, I use the medium of wonder to shape my work! I’ve shared Wonder in many forms throughout the years, which you can explore in the “Show me Wonder!” tab at the top of this page. Everything I do is designed to enhance our connections to ourselves, our community, and the glorious natural world. The various landscapes of my home, the Pacific Northwest, inspire everything I create, from the ceramics I sculpt to the recipes I bake!
I am an aspiring author, and it is my dream to publish beautiful, heirloom-quality books that will be treasured for generations to come.
Everything I do is supported by a community of like-minded generous people through my Patreon page, where donors can support my mission by contributing a set monetary amount every month, from $1 to $100. I thank them for their kindness through various rewards including access to our online Discord community and handcrafted ceramic artwork. You can learn more and join our community HERE.
When I sculpted these dragon's head rhyta (inspired by both ancient ceramics and tales of magnificent beasts), I knew I needed something special to serve in them. I brewed up this warm wine and brandy-based punch filled with winter spices and flavors such as rose hips, spicebush berries, and fresh ginger... warming, revitalizing, and the perfect drink to accompany a new quest! Whether you are slaying metaphorical dragons or just heading out for a brisk walk, this Dragon's Blood Punch quaffed (in moderation, of course) will set you on your way.
Foraged burdock stalks add a lovely crispness and slight sweetness to these classic Latkes. Swap out applesauce for a delicious seasonal fruit compote for an extra special treat to celebrate light in the darkness.
The secret ingredient in this luscious celebratory cranberry cake is a homemade herbal elixir meant to add some pleasure to the season. Paired together, this match will definitely make your gathering merry and bright!
In this week’s Wondercrew Wednesday feature, we’re exploring the history, meaning, and technique of weaving beautiful pine needle baskets!
This flavorful and refreshing fall dish is packed full of herbs and wild greens and makes a welcome appearance at any celebratory table!
In the playful world of Halloween tricks and treats, boundaries are blurred and the taboo becomes inspiring. These refreshing elderflower and pear lab specimen drinks are the perfect intersection of disgust, delight, and pure play.
Dive into the mysterious richness of autumnal woods with three recipes that rely on layering many flavors to make a tasty snack and two incredible condiments
According to archaeologists, it is believed that some of the very first cakes ever made were simple concoctions of soft goat cheese, honey, and sometimes a little bit of grain. These cheesecake tarts are my homage to those ancient cakes. The flaky pastry crust gets a nutty flavor from buckwheat flour, but has also been adapted to be gluten-free. The filling is an aromatic mixture of homemade bay leaf-infused goat cheese and honey. A gorgeous topping of elderberry honey sauce really dresses these up, and a roasted fig with honey is the perfect compliment to the richness of the cheesecake below.
This beautiful bread is as delicious as it is meaningful! Packed full of autumnal flavor, spices, and color, it’s a fun take on a traditional recipe.
Buttery rice flavored with porcini mushrooms hides all sorts of savory surprises in this fun Savory Showstopper - the perfect dish to celebrate the end of summer!
Join me for a little winter night magic as we bake this cake full of rich seasonal flavors and black cocoa!