Here are the makings for an ultimate grilled cheese sandwich for cloudy days. Tomato soup bread, crabapple and bacon jam, and gooey melted cheddar will definitely put a smile on your face!
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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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A cozy and delicious bread filled with gooey cheese and wild mushrooms. It gets its color and delicious woodsy flavor from stinging nettles!
Read MoreThis autumnal soup is a delicious play of textures, from crunchy roasted burdock roots to soft roasted pumpkin to a creamy vegan soup base. Scatter some tomatoes and seeds on top for a little more delight in every bite.
Read MoreThis silky and well-spiced pie is not what you might expect… but it sure is delicious!
Read MoreThese crunchy toffee apples are absolutely entrancing, thanks to a lovely maple flavor, toasted wild amaranth seeds, and a little bit of magic…
Read MoreHalloween and Samhain in the midst of a global pandemic are going to look a bit different. Here’s how to make them memorable from the safety of your own home!
Read MoreFragrant herb-laminated pasta is delicious with a plant-based browned “butter” sauce, juicy morel mushrooms, and toasted pine nuts.
Read MoreA silky chocolate mousse is the perfect balance to a vibrant and tart Oregon grape berry mousse. Eaten together, they are absolutely divine. Plant based, and also really easy!
Read MoreThis velvety purple soup is ultimate comfort food… that also happens to come with some writings to nourish the soul as well.
Read MoreThis deliciously moist and tender cake features both pineapple and pineapple weed (chamomile’s wilder cousin.) The herbal complexity is a fantastic update to a retro favorite…and it comes with some pretty interesting backstory too!
Read MoreThis post is out of the norm for me, but I felt it is important to share how I am doing with my community.
Read MoreA light, refreshing summer beverage flavored with mountain huckleberries and pie cherries, plus some delicious homemade cocktail cherries to really dress it up!
Read MoreThese ethereal little desserts are full of the essence of wild mint, and perfectly encapsulating delicate blossoms worthy of the fae!
Read MoreThese fudgy brownies are the perfect counterpart to flavorful, tart mountain huckleberries. Sculpted into edible bear paws, they also make a fun presentation. And just wait until you hear my bear story…
Read MoreJuly has been a flurry of bright summer colors, with a focus on respectful gathering and plant-based recipes. Enjoy a little re-cap of the magic and see this month’s nature mandala!
Read MoreUnopened sunflower buds make a delicious (and vibrantly purple!) addition to a summery Antipasto salad. Read more about sunflower magic and why it reminds me that no time is ever wasted in kindness.
Read MoreThis Secret Recipe transforms carrots into savory, umami-filled goodness perfect for summer BBQs or cookouts! They’re extra delicious when topped with all of the wildcrafted toppings in the previous post!
Read MoreDelicious urban foraged condiments: purslane relish, wild mustard seed and flower mustard, and ornamental plum ketchup!
Read MoreThis pillowy soft and sunshine yellow bread is as easy to make as it is stunning. It’s a fantastic recipe for a novice baker, and carries flavors and symbolism that reflect deep comfort and strength. Yarrow infuses it with a delicious woodsy flavor while carrots and turmeric give it a cheerful glow.
Read MoreI love Poke bowls in the summertime. There’s something about fresh fish, flavorful marinades, rice, and vegetables that feels delightfully light. This is an entirely plant-based version using watermelon as the star! It’s accompanied by delicious sauteed daylilies and served in real coconuts for some wild summertime fun!
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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!