A Shadow Walker’s Invitation and Dark Forest Bitters
In the misty haze of a lucid dream, I scribbled a message in the sketchbook next to my bed, then drifted back off into...
Elven Bedtime Ritual
Elves don’t require sleep to maintain their shimmering beauty, but that doesn’t prevent them from bestowing the most lovely night’s rest on their most fortunate...
A Writer’s Cozy Lair
When I set up my very first office, I bought a modern glass-and-steel desk. It seemed clean and orderly. The problem was that I’m...
The Elven Tea Party
I make sure to occasionally host inspiring parties and sometimes invite friends over to eat good food, dance, play roleplaying games, and sit around the...
A Faerie Village of Gingerbread & Snow
Article taken from Issue #33 || Winter 2015
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Photos by Vince Chafin
Here’s a fun project to satisfy your faerie’s sweet tooth, have a fun family...
Hobbit Breakfast: Roasted Tomato Soup
This intense, summery soup can be made lighter if you leave off the croutons and cheese and use fresh chopped basil instead—or you can...
Baba Yaga’s Gingerbread Hut: A Magical Recipe Inspired by Slavic Folklore
Craft a magical gingerbread creation inspired by the Slavic tale of Baba Yaga and her chicken-legged hut. Learn the secrets to making delicious gingerbread and discover how to fashion faux chicken feet for a whimsical and enchanting dessert homage to this legendary witch's abode. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that combines creativity and folklore, but be sure to keep an eye out for those chicken-clawed candleholders, and remember, with Baba Yaga, it's always wise to keep your children safe!
Three Colorful and Fragrant Dishes
Photos by Sara Ghedina (A.K.A. One Girl In The Kitchen)
Article from #39 Summer 2017
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Ostara Cakes
Ostara, or the spring equinox, is a time of promise. It’s a time to revel in the awakening of Mother Nature from her restful...
Hobbit Breakfast: Honey Walnut Cake
This delicious cake is light and not too sweet—perfect for a hobbit breakfast or mid-afternoon snack. Skip the honey glaze to make it less...








































