These decorative cookies are delicately flavored with homemade wild fennel extract and are a fun modern version of a forgotten classic.
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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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Engage in the delightful practice of “tree tasting,” then whip up these easy but sophisticated winter treats: lemon bars with a fir needle shortbread base.
Read MoreExplore the depth of flavors that proliferate your own landscape to create four distinct and customizable spice blends, good for everything from spiced honey cookies to winter stews. You may just be surprised at what your winter landscape or larder have to offer up!
Read MoreMake your own edible artwork inspired by the Art Nouveau style! This design is surprisingly easy to make and tastes delicious with a light anise flavoring.
Read MoreFrom ancient spice trades to deep woods explorations to secret codes to steamy love notes, these delicious cookies have it all! Learn more about how all of these things connect in this intriguing post!
Read MoreThe pleasant tartness of lemon bars is perfectly balanced with the addition of freshly-foraged fir needles to add a level of sophistication and a full, rich flavor.
Read MoreSink your teeth into delicious cookies flavored with spruce needles and blueberries and decorated with an entirely-edible and totally-doable confectionary cicada while you read about the nature of time and the beauty of the season.
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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!