Traditional Basque pintxos are combined with locally foraged ingredients to create a fusion spread that speaks of Idaho’s bounty and history! Many small dishes are easy to prepare, and a delight to share with family or friends.
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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 shimmery white chocolate gems sparkle with wintery infused sugar and shimmer all on their own, like magic!
Read MoreSmoky fir-roast mushrooms full of delicious roasted red pepper sauce are the perfect pairing for creamy, umami-rich polenta with plenty of fresh sage. With a plant-based feast this good, there’s no need for a turkey!
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 MoreCelebrate cozy winter mornings with recipes that are as fortifying as they are delicious! Rosehip and grapefruit curd fills tender rosemary fir muffins, while ruby vitamin c tonic is stirred into orange juice for a flavorful drink.
Read MoreA cup of comfort for stormy winter days: a hot drink perfumed with nostalgic flavors and the lessons that barnacles teach us.
Read MoreDrink a tea made from conifer branches coated in sparkling sugar crystals - as delicious as it is beautiful! Make it even more meaningful with a special ritual to accompany it.
Read MoreEnjoy a relaxing evening with your loved one with a simple recipe for conifer-roasted game hens (that takes only minutes to prep) and a soothing deep forest massage oil to make use of while dinner is cooking.
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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!