Some thoughts on grief and taking action, and why I want to hear from victims of the Camp Fire in California.
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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 warm and woodsy extract is fantastic in anything from warm milk to baked goods, and captures the essence of Ponderosa bark in the sunshine.
Read MoreReflections on the month of November, plus a peek at this month’s Patreon reward!
Read MoreThese delightful treats are like a cross between Tootsie Rolls and chocolate fudge, with a delicate floral/nutty pine nut flavor! Embrace the tiny wonders in your life through the act of making these edible pine cones.
Read MoreCapture the healing properties of a variety of tree mushrooms in this clever technique to make instant hot cocoa!
Read MoreThis easy-to-prepare meal is filled with the nourishment of the Pacific Northwest coast. Long-cooked rice and chicken are richly flavored with seaweed and mushrooms, then served with a variety of tasty toppings for the ultimate cozy winter meal.
Read MoreThe seductive caramel notes of acorn flour come out to play in this cake fit for a queen. A tender and fragrant gluten-free bundt cake is topped with maple-bourbon icing, acorn pudding, and a crown of candied nuts.
Read MoreDistill the complex scents and flavors of the forest into this crystal-clear drink worthy of any elf or hobbit!
Read MoreA delicious (and healing) recipe for red onions and thyme fermented in honey, plus a review of “Healing Herbal Infusions” by my friend Colleen!
Read MoreReflections on the month of October, plus a peek at this month’s Patreon reward!
Read MoreBake up a traditional Halloween dish, a sweet yeasted cake studded with foraged berries and dried fruit gems, to celebrate the season of remembrance!
Read MoreIt’s surprisingly easy to make real-life magic potions filled with the healing properties of wild herbs! These potions glow, change color halfway through, or shimmer when added to bath water. Even the scariest witches need some self-care time.
Read MoreSimple, easy, and inexpensive ways to make your world a little more magical this fall!
Read MoreSome ramblings on my battle with Lyme Disease so far and why I can’t stop thinking about embroidering moths.
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 MoreCelebrate the lessons the waning crescent moon offers of clearing space in your life with this easy ritual designed to share with friends and a recipe for chicory and black cocoa night sky sorbet served with black walnut crescent moon cookies
Read MoreA reflection on September’s beauty in the heart of the harvest season and as a bridge to fall. This post contains links to all of the wonderful recipes I’ve been able to share this month!
Read MoreYou’re never too old for a treasure hunt… especially when the treasure is custom-designed chocolate coins flavored with smoky nettle salt worthy of any gourmand pirate! Set out on your own adventure with these instructions.
Read MoreThis time of year represents balance, and so does this tart: silky and tart elderberry curd are the perfect pairing for a flaky chocolate crust. Lose yourself in the beauty of the season through a meditative cooking process too!
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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!