These delicate cakes are super light and filled with the floral scent of cattail pollen, punctuated by tart wild currants. A drizzle of lemon icing and a sprinkle of candied elderflowers make them a treat worthy of the Fae. Just make sure you approach your foraging mission with respect!
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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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Make your own edible artwork inspired by the Art Nouveau style! This design is surprisingly easy to make and tastes delicious with a light anise flavoring.
Read MoreA reflection on the many Wonders of June, as well as this month’s beautiful nature mandala!
Read MoreRead about the official launch of my first e-book, Fairytale Gatherings!
Read MoreSavory marinated yucca petals and sweet rose jam are both delicious on rustic, gluten free bread colored and flavored with cattail pollen! Breaking bread with our neighbors is a beautiful gesture of goodwill.
Read MoreUse this divine and beautiful brew to calm your nerves on a stressful day or help guide you into a more vivid (and sometimes lucid) dream state. Paired with jasmine, lavender, vanilla, brandy, and honey this elixir is wonderfully calming and flavorful.
Read MorePillowy purple rolls topped with floral honeyed goat cheese filled with wild herbs and edible flowers - the ultimate comfort food!
Read MoreExplore the varied flavors and sumptuous fragrance of wild roses in this five course tasting menu!
Read MoreFor a platter that’s enticing to all party-goers, these juniper and coriander flavored treats are sure to please. Cured salmon gravlax and pickled eggs are delightful additions to just about any celebration!
Read MoreJust some half-asleep pondering on all of the beautiful secrets that fill me with their clamoring excitement right now!
Read MoreDive past the rewards of bubble baths and smoothie bowls into what “Self Care” truly means at its deepest level.
Read MoreA glimpse into a special party thrown for a special person.
Read MoreA reflection on the many Wonders May has brought, as well as this month’s beautiful nature mandala!
Read MoreWhat better way to dress up delicious artisan chocolate than by bedecking it with foraged wildflowers, fruits, and other treats from the wild food pantry? This post also dives into the question: why do you forage?
Read MoreThese dynamic and beautiful salad rolls are as healthy as they are beautiful. Try this vegan recipe for a spring party snack!
Read MoreTwo of spring’s most enchanting plants come together in this complex sugar blend full of an extra dose of mystique.
Read MoreFluffy lilac-infused cream is layered between purple blueberry crepes for a springtime dessert that captures the ethereal flavors of the season.
Read MoreNot only is this violet cocktail or lemonade absolutely delicious, it’s also a color-changing magic trick to share with your guests!
Read MoreThis beautiful layered salt is more than just a daily dose of flavor and nutrition; if created with intention, it can be an anchor to those that tend to get swept away a little too easily.
Read MoreA little glimpse into how the Chamaenerion Project is coming along, making meaningful vessels glazed with the ashes sent to me by survivors of last year’s forest fires.
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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!