Despite being the shortest month, February has been FULL of Wondersmith magic! Enjoy a little re-cap of it here and view this month’s stunning nature mandala as well.
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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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Are you looking for a centerpiece that is beautiful, living, AND edible? I think you will enjoy this post about how to grow culinary mushrooms in beautiful mini greenhouse to beat those late-winter blues and bring some awe into your days!
Read MoreThis beautiful dessert is full of refreshing flavors: lots of fresh and dried fruit, creamy rice pudding infused with a special ingredient, and a strawberry and pineapple filling to bring some brightness and cheer to late winter days!
Read MoreA savory vegetarian showstopper of glistening root vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and the rich earthy flavor of black truffles. Good news: it’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
Read MoreExplore the magic of white truffles without even adding them directly to this hearty winter breakfast: vegetarian scotch eggs infused with white truffles and served with lemon-dressed greens.
Read MoreThis luscious, silky massage oil is as relaxing as it is sensual. Give it a try to help you shed the external worries that occupy your mind and become truly present!
Read MoreGet a peek at the latest Secret Recipe for my patrons: a flavorful take on sprouting bulbs, featuring puff pastry-enrobed roasted garlic and chestnuts, sitting atop a complex and flavorful acorn mole sauce.
Read MoreEnjoy this easy, delicious, and beautiful recipe for black walnut and beetroot pesto pasta, then take the experience even further with a meaningful commitment ritual.
Read MoreExplore and celebrate the wonderful flavors and colors of winter with this gorgeous mandala and a re-cap of all of the Wondersmith magic to soak yourself in this month!
Read MoreThis plant-based dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious! Creamy vanilla swirls with bright wild mint, all wrapped up in a chocolate cookie crust. Let this be the doorway to a deeper exploration of emerald magic.
Read MoreThis plant-based delight is a wonder to behold: elaborately sculpted and decorated flaky pastry holds a flavorful filling of wild-spiced vegetables cloaked in a silky chestnut béchamel sauce, plus a surprise dessert treat too!
Read MoreEngage in the delightful practice of “tree tasting,” then whip up these easy but sophisticated winter treats: lemon bars with a fir needle shortbread base.
Read MoreA little peek at a very special Secret Recipe for a cake worthy of a trip to Narnia!
Read MoreCelebrate cozy winter mornings with recipes that are as fortifying as they are delicious! Rosehip and grapefruit curd fills tender rosemary fir muffins, while ruby vitamin c tonic is stirred into orange juice for a flavorful drink.
Read MoreGet to know this common fruit’s extraordinary history and see apples like you’ve never seen them before…then serve them filled with a delicious red wine and spice-braised cabbage with plenty of fennel.
Read MoreExplore the depth of flavors that proliferate your own landscape to create four distinct and customizable spice blends, good for everything from spiced honey cookies to winter stews. You may just be surprised at what your winter landscape or larder have to offer up!
Read MoreA refreshing blend of foresty botanicals gives this spray a wonderful fragrance, while the ingredients make it naturally anti-viral and anti-biotic to keep your home smelling fresh and woodsy.
Read MoreA fragrant, floral bright red quince compote sits on top of creamy and filling rosehip and reishi overnight oats - the perfect recipe for the slow days of winter.
Read MoreThis simple recipe for two delightful cakes leaves plenty of time to sink into the joy of decorating them with a beautiful mandala of nuts.
Read MoreWild 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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Join me for a little winter night magic as we bake this cake full of rich seasonal flavors and black cocoa!