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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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Feb 18, 2023

A New Chapter

Feb 18, 2023

Big changes are coming… are you ready?

Feb 18, 2023

Jan 11, 2023

Secret Recipe: Night Woods Cake

Jan 11, 2023

Join me for a little winter night magic as we bake this cake full of rich seasonal flavors and black cocoa!

Jan 11, 2023

Jan 4, 2023

Secret Recipe: Dragon's Blood Punch

Jan 4, 2023

When I sculpted these dragon's head rhyta (inspired by both ancient ceramics and tales of magnificent beasts), I knew I needed something special to serve in them. I brewed up this warm wine and brandy-based punch filled with winter spices and flavors such as rose hips, spicebush berries, and fresh ginger... warming, revitalizing, and the perfect drink to accompany a new quest! Whether you are slaying metaphorical dragons or just heading out for a brisk walk, this Dragon's Blood Punch quaffed (in moderation, of course) will set you on your way.

Jan 4, 2023

Dec 16, 2022

Secret Recipe: Burdock Latkes with Winter Fruit Compote

Dec 16, 2022

Foraged burdock stalks add a lovely crispness and slight sweetness to these classic Latkes. Swap out applesauce for a delicious seasonal fruit compote for an extra special treat to celebrate light in the darkness.

Dec 16, 2022

Dec 13, 2022

Christmas Elixir and Cranberry Cake

Dec 13, 2022

The secret ingredient in this luscious celebratory cranberry cake is a homemade herbal elixir meant to add some pleasure to the season. Paired together, this match will definitely make your gathering merry and bright!

Dec 13, 2022

Nov 23, 2022

Craft Club: Pine Needle Basketry!

Nov 23, 2022

In this week’s Wondercrew Wednesday feature, we’re exploring the history, meaning, and technique of weaving beautiful pine needle baskets!

Nov 23, 2022

Nov 9, 2022

Secret Recipe: Kookoo Sabzi

Nov 9, 2022

This flavorful and refreshing fall dish is packed full of herbs and wild greens and makes a welcome appearance at any celebratory table!

Nov 9, 2022

Oct 19, 2022

Secret Recipe: Lab Samples Drink (Halloween is a Playground!)

Oct 19, 2022

In the playful world of Halloween tricks and treats, boundaries are blurred and the taboo becomes inspiring. These refreshing elderflower and pear lab specimen drinks are the perfect intersection of disgust, delight, and pure play.

Oct 19, 2022

Sep 22, 2022

Secret Recipe: Forest Tea Eggs and Elder Magic

Sep 22, 2022

Dive into the mysterious richness of autumnal woods with three recipes that rely on layering many flavors to make a tasty snack and two incredible condiments

Sep 22, 2022

Sep 14, 2022

Secret Recipe: Ancient Cheesecakes with Bay, Elderberries, and Figs

Sep 14, 2022

According to archaeologists, it is believed that some of the very first cakes ever made were simple concoctions of soft goat cheese, honey, and sometimes a little bit of grain. These cheesecake tarts are my homage to those ancient cakes. The flaky pastry crust gets a nutty flavor from buckwheat flour, but has also been adapted to be gluten-free. The filling is an aromatic mixture of homemade bay leaf-infused goat cheese and honey. A gorgeous topping of elderberry honey sauce really dresses these up, and a roasted fig with honey is the perfect compliment to the richness of the cheesecake below.

Sep 14, 2022

Sep 7, 2022

Secret Recipe: Black Walnut Cinnamon Challah

Sep 7, 2022

This beautiful bread is as delicious as it is meaningful! Packed full of autumnal flavor, spices, and color, it’s a fun take on a traditional recipe.

Sep 7, 2022

Aug 24, 2022

Secret Recipe: Sandcastle Onigiri

Aug 24, 2022

Buttery rice flavored with porcini mushrooms hides all sorts of savory surprises in this fun Savory Showstopper - the perfect dish to celebrate the end of summer!

Aug 24, 2022

Secret Recipe: Dianthus Huckleberry Blintzes

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Good morning, and happy Wondercrew Wednesday! Today’s Secret Recipe is inspired by some flowers I just planted… Dianthus (also known as “pinks”) have a warm spice fragrance with the unmistakable scent of cloves! Some varieties are more strongly scented than others, and the scent varies from strong clove to pumpkin spice to mixed clove and ginger to floral spiciness. Who knew that the warming spices of fall and winter could be found in the bright blooms of a spring garden??

If you think edible flowers are nothing more than a garnish, please allow me to change your mind. The spiced flavor of dianthus blossoms is an integral part of this incredible breakfast dish.

This is the ultimate luxury breakfast. Tender gluten-free crepes are colored bright pink with antioxidant-rich pink pitaya powder, then wrapped around a ricotta filling and fried in butter, then topped with a deliciously decadent huckleberry sauce (made from the last of the freezer stash!) The finishing touch is a dollop of whipped cream subtly flavored with dianthus blossoms. It may sound like a strange cacophony of flavors, but trust me: it works. Something about the spiced clove flavor of the dianthus elevates the huckleberries to be even more enchanting, and this breakfast or dessert dish tastes as incredible as it looks.

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