Temptingly delicious gingerbread Amanita Musicaria cookies will draw you into the magic, just as their real counterparts enticed the protagonist in the wonderful fairytale that accompanies this recipe. This blog post contains our fairytale in video format, as well as the recipe for those tempting treats!
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This hearty winter cake is baked with toasted curly dock seed flour, mulled wine poached pears, mascarpone cream, and candied walnuts. It’s also a reminder of why connection is so important this time of year!
Read MoreThis refreshing chilled soup is as vibrant in flavor as it is in color! Crunchy, juicy, cooling cattail shoots are the perfect addition to make it extra delightful on a hot spring day.
Read MoreI love Poke bowls in the summertime. There’s something about fresh fish, flavorful marinades, rice, and vegetables that feels delightfully light. This is an entirely plant-based version using watermelon as the star! It’s accompanied by delicious sauteed daylilies and served in real coconuts for some wild summertime fun!
Read MoreA delicious recipe for energy-boosting summertime granola, plus two rituals for capturing the magic of a sunrise and/or sunset.
Read MoreThis refreshing lunch is full of wonders: color-changing noodles, spheres of ice encapsulating flowers, a delicious cold soup/dipping sauce and edible mountain wildflowers that add both beauty and flavor!
Read MoreThese beautiful tarts may look like a fancy dessert, but they are a hearty and wholesome savory main dish made with flavorful wild rose harissa! This recipe is vegan and gluten-free as well.
Read MoreThis simple three-part ritual will allow you to give thanks for the wonderful wild spaces that support you, no matter where you live. Make these beautifully colored and decorated deviled eggs to celebrate the day as well!
Read MoreExplore the depth of flavors that proliferate your own landscape to create four distinct and customizable spice blends, good for everything from spiced honey cookies to winter stews. You may just be surprised at what your winter landscape or larder have to offer up!
Read MoreThese dynamic and beautiful salad rolls are as healthy as they are beautiful. Try this vegan recipe for a spring party snack!
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 MoreThis savory depiction of one of humanity’s most ancient archetypes is packed full of the delicious vegetables of early spring. Makes the perfect show-stopping Spring meal!
Read MoreFrom ancient spice trades to deep woods explorations to secret codes to steamy love notes, these delicious cookies have it all! Learn more about how all of these things connect in this intriguing post!
Read MoreA sumptuous bread - earthy beetroots and bright lemon encase silky melted chocolate, sour cherries, and toasted hazelnuts. It’s no wonder that humans have been baking bread for thousands of years.
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 MoreIn a lovely collaboration with Ancient Roots Mama, we share a tried-and-true winter lunch pairing: my white truffle and goat cheese soup and her wild winter pickles!
Read MoreDistill the complex scents and flavors of the forest into this crystal-clear drink worthy of any elf or hobbit!
Read MoreThe perfect magical and cozy fall recipe: Asian-inspired game hens stuffed with clove-studded oranges and flavored with wild ginger. Cozy up to this special fall dinner today!
Read MoreThe perfect bread to take with you on your next adventure: it’s stunning, easy, and flavorful and doesn’t require any utensils to eat or condiments to top it. Summertime is about getting out and exploring new realms - just be sure to pack a picnic.
Read MoreThese tender and fragrant root vegetables are more than just a delicious dish; they are a wonderful joy-filled 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!