A cup of comfort for stormy winter days: a hot drink perfumed with nostalgic flavors and the lessons that barnacles teach us.
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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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Drink a tea made from conifer branches coated in sparkling sugar crystals - as delicious as it is beautiful! Make it even more meaningful with a special ritual to accompany it.
Read MoreThis refreshing berry-filled pudding makes an excellent dessert or breakfast dish. It’s as easy to make as it is delicious and is a holiday staple in our house. Read on for the recipe and for some lore about the Scandinavian Christmas Elf, the Nisse!
Read MoreThese tear-and-share filled rolls are a beautiful homage to the idea of sugarplums. A naturally-purple pastry dough envelops a fragrant filling of spiced dried fruits and nuts, then is topped with mouthwateringly delicious sparkling sugarplum confections!
Read MoreA reflection on the many Wonders December has brought, as well as this month’s beautiful nature mandala!
Read MoreThis year I’m planning to celebrate my birthday by working on a very special project…
Read MoreThis hearty soup is made from the same scraps and weeds that have nourished my ancestors for generations: stinging nettles, oyster mushrooms, and hearty lamb bones
Read MoreA savory take on a classic holiday treat, this buckwheat roulade is filled with a wild mushroom and goat cheese filling and topped with edible amanita mushrooms made of peppers!
Read MoreAn overview of the magical event “StarSoup,” a pop-up winter picnic celebration diversity and light in the dark days of winter!
Read MoreA vibrant and delicious non-alcoholic drink, plus some tips on how to keep dietary shame and exclusion out of your holiday gatherings!
Read MoreMy recommendations on how to get to know the wild foods that surround you, plus a zingy recipe for tart/spicy sumac and pink peppercorn salt
Read MoreThese hearty pancakes are made with curly dock and acorn flours (but store-bought substations work as well) to start off a winter morning on a good note!
Read MoreSome thoughts on grief and taking action, and why I want to hear from victims of the Camp Fire in California.
Read MoreThis warm and woodsy extract is fantastic in anything from warm milk to baked goods, and captures the essence of Ponderosa bark in the sunshine.
Read MoreReflections on the month of November, plus a peek at this month’s Patreon reward!
Read MoreThese delightful treats are like a cross between Tootsie Rolls and chocolate fudge, with a delicate floral/nutty pine nut flavor! Embrace the tiny wonders in your life through the act of making these edible pine cones.
Read MoreCapture the healing properties of a variety of tree mushrooms in this clever technique to make instant hot cocoa!
Read MoreThis easy-to-prepare meal is filled with the nourishment of the Pacific Northwest coast. Long-cooked rice and chicken are richly flavored with seaweed and mushrooms, then served with a variety of tasty toppings for the ultimate cozy winter meal.
Read MoreThe seductive caramel notes of acorn flour come out to play in this cake fit for a queen. A tender and fragrant gluten-free bundt cake is topped with maple-bourbon icing, acorn pudding, and a crown of candied nuts.
Read MoreDistill the complex scents and flavors of the forest into this crystal-clear drink worthy of any elf or hobbit!
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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!