A reflection on the many Wonders April has brought, as well as this month’s beautiful nature mandala!
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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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Spend a day exploring and foraging in your local wilderness and you, too, could end up with a delicious pizza full of wild flavors!
Read MoreThis beautiful layered dessert is reminiscent of deep blue oceans and floating seafoam. It’s colored naturally and would make a fun dish for either a dessert or breakfast. The chia pudding is flavored with a floral syrup to make it extra celebratory
Read MoreThis ethereal syrup is a complex balance of ethereal early spring blooms. It’s wonderful in mixed drinks or sipped alone with some soda water.
Read MoreA sumptuous springtime lotion inspired by a recipe in my great friend’s new book - see my book review and find the recipe for my adaptation filled with springtime sensuality.
Read MoreDelectable gluten-free chocolate cakes stay rich and moist with a gift from the sea, while a smoky tea speaks of the origins of life and the cosmic milk that’s splashed across our skies and DNA.
Read MoreA beautiful way to showcase an inspiring food: the intrepid salmon travelers, cloaked in a salt crust and infused with the flavors of the river canyons and forests they swim through to return to their spawning grounds, bearing with them the gifts of nutrition from their ocean days.
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 MoreA reflection on the many Wonders March has brought, as well as this month’s beautiful nature mandala!
Read MorePut the weeds you pull from your garden to good use in this delicious and nutritious early spring dinner recipe full of bright green color and rich umami flavors.
Read MoreMake these easy foot scrub cubes to clean off bare feet after an afternoon of running around! Or use them in a ritual with a friend designed to promote respect and celebration of a yearly landmark: barefoot day
Read MoreSome thoughts on the wonder and complexity of liminal spaces, plus a hint about my next magical event…
Read MoreThis recipe is as easy as it is soothing, and can be customized to meet your own body’s needs. Try it with cleavers (like I did) for lymphatic system support!
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 MoreSilky-soft custardy candies with the sunny addition of fresh primrose: what’s not to love?
Read MoreIf you want to start learning how to forage wild plants for food or medicine but don’t know where to start, I’ve got you covered. This post is full of my favorite resources and advice for learning.
Read MoreReduce food waste by using up the scraps of your forage with these delicious and versatile recipes! Tender stinging nettle or spinach crepes pair well with a savory duo of wild mushroom filling and hollandaise sauce OR a sweeter option of yogurt and jam filling with primrose curd.
Read MoreThe classic turmeric-filled drink golden milk gets a little upgrade with the addition of powdered nettle and goat milk protein. Give this new blend a try soon for a soothing bedtime drink.
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 MoreExplore the magic of crystals with these edible confectionary geodes colored completely naturally in a rainbow of colors!
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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!