Buttery rice flavored with porcini mushrooms hides all sorts of savory surprises in this fun Savory Showstopper - the perfect dish to celebrate the end of summer!
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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 succulent dish is a delightful combination of late summer flavors, from corncob jelly to bee balm blossoms. Hearty polenta is layered with juicy grilled peaches and delicious pork tenderloin for an easy and show stopping main dish.
Read MoreThere’s no lamb to be found in these delicious plant-based burger patties, made instead out of a common (and delicious) weed! Spiced with curry and topped with chutney, cilantro, and a crunchy bun, these are a flavorful and textural late summer delight.
Read MoreThis beautiful gluten-free artisan bread is flavored with Russian Blue Sage, a popular landscaping plant with a pleasant herbal flavor. I’ve paired it with turmeric, apricots, and toasted walnuts… and some thoughts about the nature of celebrations
Read MoreA 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!
Read MoreThis deliciously moist and tender cake features both pineapple and pineapple weed (chamomile’s wilder cousin.) The herbal complexity is a fantastic update to a retro favorite…and it comes with some pretty interesting backstory too!
Read MoreThis brew of late summer sunshine is both delicious and medicinal. Learn more about the history of oxymels and how to make your own healing potion!
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 MoreThese baked beans are both delicious (buttery soft, with a tangy mustard and maple flavor) and memorable (baked in the ground overnight, and representing centuries of thoughtful cultivation and care) Serve them at your next BBQ to wow your guests!
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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!