This deliciously moist, naturally-sweetened carrot cake is an introduction to the Umbel family where you’ll find the sweet, the sneaky, and the deadly. Approach with caution!
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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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This gorgeous, gold-flecked jelly has the delicate flavor of some of spring’s earliest bloomers: forsythia blossoms!
Read MoreA reflection on the many Wonders of August, as well as this month’s beautiful nature mandala!
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 MoreSilky-soft custardy candies with the sunny addition of fresh primrose: what’s not to love?
Read MoreA recap of August’s golden treasures, from honeycomb soap to mandala cornbread. Celebrate the end of this beautiful month with me with some gorgeous nature mandalas!
Read MoreThis tea is both a soothing drink and an invitation to focus on the bright parts that illuminate dark days. Brew this potion up when you need a reminder that life is full of brightness and wonder!
Read MoreIn the golden days of late summer, give your body the gift of sunbeams in salad form. This preparation of golden vegetables and flavorful flowers is the perfect ode to harvesting with purpose and savoring every little golden moment.
Read MoreLearn how to make cured egg yolks, umami-filled gold nuggets for the kitchen flavored with chanterelle powder, seaweed flakes, and other wild herbs and spices!
Read MoreA stunningly beautiful (and easy to make!) sweet bread to mark the return of the light on the solstice, flavored appropriately with summery cattail pollen. This post also includes a meaningful ritual to celebrate the light in your life.
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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!