This nutty, wholesome bread is naturally a rich emerald green! Read on to find the secret ingredient, plus recipes for feral apple butter and cultured butter to top it.
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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 moist ginger cake is topped with caramel and tart rowan berries, then decorated with completely edible marzipan raven skulls! Read on to learn the symbolism of both Rowan and Ravens…
Read MoreThis tasty dessert is a celebration of all things fall - pumpkin spice, roasted roots, and of course roasted pumpkin. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and can be made without refined sugar so everyone at the table can enjoy it!
Read MoreThese delicious savory hand pies are filled with a wild mushroom goulash filling and decorated in gorgeous fall colors with natural spices and vegetables!
Read MoreThis decadent gluten-free cake is moist, buttery, and bright purple, thanks to the addition of powdered purple sweet potato! It’s delicately flavored with wild ginger and accented with white chocolate for a balanced (and delicious) autumnal treat.
Read MoreThis hearty porridge is filled with deliciously nutty and wholesome amaranth grains, foraged much more easily than you might expect! It tastes wonderful with cardamom blueberry compote and some cream or yogurt for a full breakfast.
Read MoreThis 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 MoreThese elegant little desserts are a summer daydream: packed full of late-summer flavors like roasted peaches, hay, and of course honey, they look like little rounds of honey-drenched comb. You’ll love the array of textures and flavors and the story they tell.
Read MoreCome here for a laugh. Come here for a brief art history lesson. But most of all, come here for a vibrant, summery bowl of pasta full of dynamic flavors and textures! Mugwort basil noodles have a wonderful herbal flavor that goes wonderfully with a cold fresh corn salsa, perfectly spiced.
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 MoreThese beautiful trompe l’oeil rice cakes look just like fresh heirloom tomatoes, but taste like summer fruits, pine needles, and sweet honey nuts! They’re as fun to make as they are to eat.
Read MoreWant to add some flavor to summertime BBQs using plants that others disregard, discard, or discourage? Come with me on an urban foraging adventure that ends in some tasty condiments, plus a recipe for plant-based carrot dogs full of umami tastiness!
Read MoreTake advantage of the bounty summer has to offer! From Swamp Gold to Forest Rubies to city trees dripping with wasted fruit, now is the time to enjoy the decadence of the summer.
Read MoreThese dynamic appetizers were inspired by the sheer joy of summer rainstorms and petrichor. They’re easy, stunning, and absolutely delicious! Celebrate the next rare summer rainstorm with these bites of summertime.
Read MoreThis light, fluffy bread gets its delicious flavor from pineapple weed and orange zest, plus a filling of strawberry rhubarb jam. It’s summertime in a slice! Grab a piece and join me for a discussion on “wild vs. feral” when it comes to foraged foods
Read MoreCelebrate all the colors of the rainbow with this easy, plant-based meal. Homemade vegan yogurt (it’s easier than you think!) is accented with fresh feral mint and purslane, the perfect accompaniment to grilled rainbow veggie skewers.
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to eat a giant opal? Now is your chance! This plant-based dessert looks like a giant gemstone, and holds the refreshing fruity and floral flavors of early summer with a honeysuckle infusion and lots of fresh fruit.
Read MoreThis salad is a joy to look at with fascinating textures and sea glass colors, but it also tastes delightful too! Sweet honey locust flowers and fresh peas are balanced with a tart spruce tip vinaigrette and umami-rich pecorino romano cheese
Read MoreLearn all about edible flowers, then create stunning flowerfetti pierogis filled with lots of delicious flower petals in a dish that can be breakfast, lunch, dessert, or the first course of dinner!
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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!