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This blog is an exploration of daily magic, featuring wild plants, creative recipes, meaningful ceremonies, and writings about our shared humanity. 

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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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Posts tagged rose hips
Secret Recipe: Dragon's Blood Punch

When I sculpted these dragon's head rhyta (inspired by both ancient ceramics and tales of magnificent beasts), I knew I needed something special to serve in them. I brewed up this warm wine and brandy-based punch filled with winter spices and flavors such as rose hips, spicebush berries, and fresh ginger... warming, revitalizing, and the perfect drink to accompany a new quest! Whether you are slaying metaphorical dragons or just heading out for a brisk walk, this Dragon's Blood Punch quaffed (in moderation, of course) will set you on your way.

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Hawthorn Magic and Heart Voices Ritual (Sugar Scrub Recipe)

A simple ritual will help you get in touch with your “heart voice,” aided by the magic of Hawthorn. Accompanying it is a recipe for a delightful sugar scrub full of antioxidants from rose hips, hawthorn berries, and orange peels.

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Reflections on October and a Seasonal Mandala

Wild fruits and native foods are just a fraction of what this month was about. Get a sneak peek into a new project and get caught up on the misadventures I’ve been going through lately. October was more of a trick than a treat this year, but there is gold to be gleaned from this experience. I hope I can share that with you, too.

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