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.
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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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It’s surprisingly easy to brew fresh, fragrant elderflowers into a sparkling soda, and after just a day or two you’ll have a soda sparkling with the wild and enchanting essence of elderflower. I love serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best float you’ve ever tasted. Cheers to the magic of elderflowers and the spaces they inhabit. Cheers to the people living authentically as themselves around the edges of societal stodginess. Cheers to the freedom to be exactly who we are.
Read MoreA mysterious ancient spellbook, full of secrets...wait, is that gingerbread I smell? A flaky bite. A creamy, tangy center. This ancient spellbook holds an unexpected interior: a cheesecake unlike any other you’ve had before. I can honestly tell you that this realistic fairytale book was a joy to create. Why? Because projects like this are all about honoring and exploring creativity!
Read MoreThese fluffy risen donuts are filled with the summery sweetness of elderflowers and the richness of eggnog. They issue a reminder: always look for the light.
Read MoreA little peek at a very special Secret Recipe for a cake worthy of a trip to Narnia!
Read MoreThis ethereal syrup is a complex balance of ethereal early spring blooms. It’s wonderful in mixed drinks or sipped alone with some soda water.
Read MoreBottle up some of those late summer sunrays in the form of a balanced and nourishing facial serum for dried winter skin! This rich blend of oils is infused with calendula, wild chamomile, and elderflowers for extra rejuvenating powers.
Read MoreJune is a month to explore the spaces between; from spring to summer, day into nightfall, awake into dreaming, known to unknown… Sink into the beauty this offers with a reflection of June’s themes and artwork!
Read MoreBeat summertime boredom with this fun activity: making flavorful and delicious custom fortune cookies filled with calls-to-adventure to get you out of your comfort zone and trying something new. Plus they’re tasty!
Read MoreThis fluffy elderflower cake sandwiched between layers of rhubarb curd and whipped cream and topped with edible flowers, fruits, and butterflies will almost certainly tempt you into the Otherworld…
Read MoreA consideration of the true meaning of “wilderness” and how to explore our own uncharted territories… plus a beautiful blended tea / craft project to commemorate our experience
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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!