Food & Home

A MOSS-GAZING DINNER FIT FOR ELVES Imagine you’re on a journey through Mirkwood Forest, and you and your companions stumble across a small clearing and...

Photography by Craig Crist and the Wondersmith When I think of a “call to adventure,” I picture a mysterious invitation hidden in the woods inviting...

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...

We asked the Norwegian wood nymph to tell us about her elven home and garden and share some tips on how to make your...

Caption: Crystal decor by Sarah Sparkles for ENVY installation at Bonnet Bash- Carnival of Capital Sins   On a cool spring night you stroll down the...

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!

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” —William Morris     Fairies are the original eco-warriors. Living...

Yarrow Simple Syrup: Small handful fresh yarrow 1 cup water 1 cup sugar Directions: Bring the water to a boil and pour over the yarrow leaves. Let...

When I was growing up, spiced pears, pumpkin rolls, and cheesecake were the staple foods of every girls’ night. Four generations of women read...

Few Ancient Greek characters capture my imagination quite so much as Persephone, a goddess of springtime and fertility and growth. As the tales go,...