Recipes

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!

Read Pt. 1 - The Woman Who Could Talk To Bees Throughout history, we’ve been enchanted by bees. Vital to our agriculture and valued for their honey and wax, bees were revered as bringers of...

This stunning cake is a delight of flavors and textures. It’s definitely a love letter to the woods. Not only is it decorated with turkey-tail mushrooms sculpted out of chocolate; it also gets its...

These little shortbreads are made to look like bookmarks and are well-suited to a book club gathering of kindred spirits. I’ve found they also make the perfect addition to my morning tea and cozy read....

Fiddleheads, or the furled fronds of a young fern, might be one of the most alluring of vegetables, available only fleetingly every spring. The taste is strong and distinctive—some say it’s like a cross...

3 cups flour, plus more for dusting ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 to 2 tablespoons finely ground nettle (to taste) ½ teaspoon salt Zest of 1 lemon J uice of 1 lemon 1 cup buttermilk 2 sticks butter...

Unearth the Magical Legacy of Pumpkin Witches: From Protective Talismans to Pumpkin Spice Blessings. Dive into the enchanting history and significance of pumpkins in our fall traditions, revealing their mystical powers and their role in keeping you safe. Join Miss Wondersmith's coven as they infuse pumpkins with white magic, ensuring the protective pumpkin spells continue. Discover the bewitching origins of your favorite autumnal flavors and traditions, and learn why Pumpkin Witches are far from "cutesy." Embrace the ancient magic that surrounds you this season.

Discover the fabulous fall fungi, Hen of the Woods, also known as maitake or Grifola frondosa. This rosette-shaped mushroom is not only a forager's delight but also a versatile culinary and medicinal powerhouse. Learn where to find it, how to prepare it, and unlock its potential health benefits. Whether you forage or purchase it, Hen of the Woods will elevate your autumn culinary adventures.

Create magical floral-infused sugar-cookie seed packets with royal icing and chocolate sprinkle 'seeds' using this summertime recipe by Lauren May of MustLoveHerbs. Embrace the enchantment of DIY treats for the season!

With the abundance of summer energy comes the abundance of weeds in the garden. Instead of fighting them, why not eat them? One of the mildest and easiest-to-identify weeds is the common garden mallow...