A silky chocolate mousse is the perfect balance to a vibrant and tart Oregon grape berry mousse. Eaten together, they are absolutely divine. Plant based, and also really easy!
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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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These fudgy brownies are the perfect counterpart to flavorful, tart mountain huckleberries. Sculpted into edible bear paws, they also make a fun presentation. And just wait until you hear my bear story…
Read MoreThis beautiful dessert is full of refreshing flavors: lots of fresh and dried fruit, creamy rice pudding infused with a special ingredient, and a strawberry and pineapple filling to bring some brightness and cheer to late winter days!
Read MoreThis plant-based dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious! Creamy vanilla swirls with bright wild mint, all wrapped up in a chocolate cookie crust. Let this be the doorway to a deeper exploration of emerald magic.
Read MoreEngage 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 MoreA little peek at a very special Secret Recipe for a cake worthy of a trip to Narnia!
Read MoreThe unusual, sponge-like texture of this Asian-inspired cake is the perfect vehicle for delightfully creamy squash ice cream studded with candied black walnuts.
Read MoreThis trifle is delicious, beautiful, and filled with late summer produce! It also carries with it an important message of how important foundations are in forging ahead with creative projects. When is the last time you got business advice from a dessert? Maybe it’s time to start now. ;)
Read MoreThis beautiful layered dessert is reminiscent of deep blue oceans and floating seafoam. It’s colored naturally and would make a fun dish for either a dessert or breakfast. The chia pudding is flavored with a floral syrup to make it extra celebratory
Read MoreThis delightful spring dessert not only looks just like a labradorite cabochon, it tastes delicious too! Wild ginger mingles with green tea for a light jelly, paired with a fruity stewed blackberry sauce. Surprise your guests today!
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 MoreThis refreshing berry-filled pudding makes an excellent dessert or breakfast dish. It’s as easy to make as it is delicious and is a holiday staple in our house. Read on for the recipe and for some lore about the Scandinavian Christmas Elf, the Nisse!
Read MoreThese delightful treats are like a cross between Tootsie Rolls and chocolate fudge, with a delicate floral/nutty pine nut flavor! Embrace the tiny wonders in your life through the act of making these edible pine cones.
Read MoreThe seductive caramel notes of acorn flour come out to play in this cake fit for a queen. A tender and fragrant gluten-free bundt cake is topped with maple-bourbon icing, acorn pudding, and a crown of candied nuts.
Read MoreCelebrate the lessons the waning crescent moon offers of clearing space in your life with this easy ritual designed to share with friends and a recipe for chicory and black cocoa night sky sorbet served with black walnut crescent moon cookies
Read MoreCelebrate the dualities of the summer solstice with a delicious fire-and-ice dessert: creamy honey apricot ice cream is topped with a flaming sugar cube to honor centuries of fiery traditions.
Read MoreThe intoxicating fragrance and cooling and moistening aspects of violets shine in this simple snack!
Read MoreMusings on Mother Moon, plus recipes for delicious vegan moon milk and dream balls to enhance sleep.
Read MoreForest Floor-Roasted Pears and Putting The Ground (and ourselves) To Rest. A delicious recipe full of local terroir, plus some thoughts on perfectionism and relaxation through the holiday 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!