Come explore the storied history of the Mandrake Root, and create your own realistic edible version as well!
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Welcome to the Wondersmith's Writings! Here you can find magical recipes featuring foraged ingredients, musings on food and ceremony, and meaningful rituals to explore your own everyday magic. Though I have been focused on other writing pursuits, I am keeping all of my blog content up as a resource for you. You can use the search bar below to find what you are looking for. (Please note that sometimes you need to refresh the page to see the search results.) Happy reading! If you'd like to support my goal to spread magic far and wide, consider contributing to my patreon program!
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This show stopping Dessert is s’mores taken up a notch: delightfully malty mesquite flour cake, rich chocolate ice cream, and toasty meringue crowned with flame, all surrounded by fresh forest mist! It’s more than just a dish, it’s an entire experience.
Read MoreLean in to the longer evenings by cooking a hearty and delicious meal by candlelight. It’s as much of a ritual as a recipe, and it will leave you feeling nourished in more ways than one.
Read MoreYou’ll be the most popular squirrel on the block with these golden pastries filled with a rich chicken pot pie filling full of fruit and spices (and a cap-full of turmeric thyme mashed potatoes!) This is a Wondercrew Wednesday Post!
Read MoreTake a peek into the inspiration behind these adorably delicious little treats!
Read MoreFor this week’s Wondercrew Wednesday, I’m sharing a really special Secret Recipe for a gorgeous green star bread packed full of foraged autumnal flavors! It’s accompanied by a love letter to you (yes, you!) that I really hope you’ll read <3
Read MoreHappy Wondercrew Wednesday AND Rosh Hashanah! It’s my pleasure to share this unique take on Challah with you today - full of the warm flavors of cinnamon and black walnuts, coated in poppyseeds, and purple inside (just because) This Secret Recipe is a special gift to my Patrons. You can learn more at patreon.com/thewondersmith
Read MoreA little peek at a fun and beautiful nature-inspired craft project, plus the introduction of Wondercrew Wednesdays!
Read MoreWild flavors and hearty textures of the local landscape are paired with bright traditional spices, all wrapped up in a soft butterfly wing pancake: the perfect way to start a new day.
Read MoreDive into the world of Imagination with me with a ritual that encourages childlike play, then join my Craft Club to learn how to make your own beautiful flower crown!
Read MoreExplore the magic of using the materials around you to create a beautiful and functional oven to bake your foraged finds in! This is a Craft Club exclusive.
Read MoreThis beautiful springtime cake is a dedication to learning to dance with the flavors of the forest! Full of both the flavors and colors of springtime, it is as delicious as it is beautiful.
Read MoreLearn how to go deep instead of broad by loving your local landscape, and explore the beautiful Japanese garden art form of Kokedama!
Read MoreWelcome to the Carrot Family Reunion, where you’ll meet some shady characters and dine on one hell of a cake…
Read MoreThis cake contains many wonders, from chaga-infused chocolate crepes and ganache, to a nutty coconut frosting, to a big beautiful tempered chocolate decoration inspired by ammolite fossils!
Read MoreThese flaky hand-pies are filled with a delicious filling of wild mushroom goulash!
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Join me for a little winter night magic as we bake this cake full of rich seasonal flavors and black cocoa!