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This blog is an exploration of daily magic, featuring wild plants, creative recipes, meaningful ceremonies, and writings about our shared humanity. 

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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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Posts tagged beautiful bread
Rhubarb and Strawberry Babka: Wild vs. Feral

This light, fluffy bread gets its delicious flavor from pineapple weed and orange zest, plus a filling of strawberry rhubarb jam. It’s summertime in a slice! Grab a piece and join me for a discussion on “wild vs. feral” when it comes to foraged foods

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Chasing Away The Clouds: Crabapple Bacon Jam with Tomato Soup Bread

Here are the makings for an ultimate grilled cheese sandwich for cloudy days. Tomato soup bread, crabapple and bacon jam, and gooey melted cheddar will definitely put a smile on your face!

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The Bread of the Times: Yarrow and Carrot Focaccia Art

This pillowy soft and sunshine yellow bread is as easy to make as it is stunning. It’s a fantastic recipe for a novice baker, and carries flavors and symbolism that reflect deep comfort and strength. Yarrow infuses it with a delicious woodsy flavor while carrots and turmeric give it a cheerful glow.

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The Lost Bread of Atlantis

Let me drag you down into the ocean after the lore of a mysterious utopia that disappeared in a single day. I’ll show you the flavors and colors of what they dined upon as we get lost in the magic of mythology.

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Wila Witch Bread and the Archetype of Trickster

This beautiful and delicious gluten-free bread owes its delicious flavor and soft texture to an unusual ingredient: lichen! Read on to learn just why I’ve added lichen to this bread recipe and what kind of trickster energy it embodies .

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