Turn those kitchen scraps into gourmet preserves with these updated and fun recipes!
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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 little peek at a fun and beautiful nature-inspired craft project, plus the introduction of Wondercrew Wednesdays!
Read MoreThese elegant little desserts are a summer daydream: packed full of late-summer flavors like roasted peaches, hay, and of course honey, they look like little rounds of honey-drenched comb. You’ll love the array of textures and flavors and the story they tell.
Read MoreCome here for a laugh. Come here for a brief art history lesson. But most of all, come here for a vibrant, summery bowl of pasta full of dynamic flavors and textures! Mugwort basil noodles have a wonderful herbal flavor that goes wonderfully with a cold fresh corn salsa, perfectly spiced.
Read MoreThis beautiful gluten-free artisan bread is flavored with Russian Blue Sage, a popular landscaping plant with a pleasant herbal flavor. I’ve paired it with turmeric, apricots, and toasted walnuts… and some thoughts about the nature of celebrations
Read MoreThese beautiful trompe l’oeil rice cakes look just like fresh heirloom tomatoes, but taste like summer fruits, pine needles, and sweet honey nuts! They’re as fun to make as they are to eat.
Read MoreWant to add some flavor to summertime BBQs using plants that others disregard, discard, or discourage? Come with me on an urban foraging adventure that ends in some tasty condiments, plus a recipe for plant-based carrot dogs full of umami tastiness!
Read MoreTake advantage of the bounty summer has to offer! From Swamp Gold to Forest Rubies to city trees dripping with wasted fruit, now is the time to enjoy the decadence of the summer.
Read MoreThis silky rose-infused body powder is a sensual comfort on hot, sticky summer days. It’s a pleasure to make and a pleasure to use!
Read MoreWild flavors and hearty textures of the local landscape are paired with bright traditional spices, all wrapped up in a soft butterfly wing pancake: the perfect way to start a new day.
Read MoreThese dynamic appetizers were inspired by the sheer joy of summer rainstorms and petrichor. They’re easy, stunning, and absolutely delicious! Celebrate the next rare summer rainstorm with these bites of summertime.
Read MoreDive into the world of Imagination with me with a ritual that encourages childlike play, then join my Craft Club to learn how to make your own beautiful flower crown!
Read MoreJoin me for a fairytale that just happened to have happened in real life, one of oversized butterflies and early mornings, of reflection and jubilation, of the celebration of change.
Read MoreThis light, fluffy bread gets its delicious flavor from pineapple weed and orange zest, plus a filling of strawberry rhubarb jam. It’s summertime in a slice! Grab a piece and join me for a discussion on “wild vs. feral” when it comes to foraged foods
Read MoreExplore the magic of using the materials around you to create a beautiful and functional oven to bake your foraged finds in! This is a Craft Club exclusive.
Read MoreCelebrate all the colors of the rainbow with this easy, plant-based meal. Homemade vegan yogurt (it’s easier than you think!) is accented with fresh feral mint and purslane, the perfect accompaniment to grilled rainbow veggie skewers.
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to eat a giant opal? Now is your chance! This plant-based dessert looks like a giant gemstone, and holds the refreshing fruity and floral flavors of early summer with a honeysuckle infusion and lots of fresh fruit.
Read MoreThis salad is a joy to look at with fascinating textures and sea glass colors, but it also tastes delightful too! Sweet honey locust flowers and fresh peas are balanced with a tart spruce tip vinaigrette and umami-rich pecorino romano cheese
Read MoreLearn all about edible flowers, then create stunning flowerfetti pierogis filled with lots of delicious flower petals in a dish that can be breakfast, lunch, dessert, or the first course of dinner!
Read MoreThis beautiful springtime cake is a dedication to learning to dance with the flavors of the forest! Full of both the flavors and colors of springtime, it is as delicious as it is beautiful.
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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!