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This blog is an exploration of daily magic, featuring wild plants, creative recipes, meaningful ceremonies, and writings about our shared humanity. 

Welcome to the Blog!

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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Chasing Away The Clouds: Crabapple Bacon Jam with Tomato Soup Bread

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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Burdock and Pumpkin Curry: Food is an Experience

This 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.

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Oregon Grape and Chocolate Mousse: Early Fall is Purple

A 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!

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Bear Paw Huckleberry Brownies: Reverence and Respect

These 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…

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The Bread of the Times: Yarrow and Carrot Focaccia Art

This 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.

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Watermelon and Daylily Poke Bowls: Why Mock Foods Deserve Celebration!

I 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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