Storybook Santarella
Photography by Ren Nickson Photography
“The path was now plain before them, well-tended and bordered with stone. It wound up on to the top of...
Jenny’s Onion Tart
The upcoming Outlander issue includes a piece about Outlander Kitchen maven Theresa Carle-Sanders. Have you read her tome or followed her blog? We talk to...
At Home: Seasonal Abundance
"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall,” said Oscar Wilde, and, as usual, he was right. The sudden transition from beachy splendor to...
Ancient Cheesecakes with Bay, Elderberry, and Honeyed Figs
According to archaeologists, some of the very first cakes ever made were simple concoctions of soft goat cheese, honey, and sometimes a little bit...
At Home: The Stylish Witch’s Lair
Feature Image by Oh The Raven Studio
Hard to believe, but it’s been more than twenty-five years since Alice Hoffman published Practical Magic, the story...
Fairy Gold: Spring Herbs and the Good Neighbors
Article From 2017 Spring Issue #28
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How to start an article about fairy tales and spring’s fairy herbs? As it’s a discussion rather than an...
Sugared Spiced Cranberries
Article taken from Issue #33 || Winter 2015
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Raw cranberries are notoriously bitter, but this recipe melds the fruit’s natural tartness with sugar to create...
Book Decor
Books bring a special beauty all their own. For me, a pile of art or design books neatly stacked on a glass tabletop can...
My Magical Bookshelf
Step into the enchanting world of a magical bookshelf, where old editions filled with fairy tales and fantastical adventures beckon. Discover the historical significance of children's stories, from Maria Edgeworth's realism to Andrew Lang's Blue Fairy Book. Explore the spellbinding realms of classic tales, from the gardens of kings to the burrows of hobbits, and embrace the transformative power of storytelling and the enduring magic of books.
The Herbs of Practical Magic
Illustration by Rachel Oakes.
Practical magic is, by its very nature, practical, as can certainly be seen by some of the many, many wondrous herbs...