Recipes

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....

Experience the enchantment of autumn with Witch Window Gingerbread Cookies, a bewitching recipe by Lauren May, aka Must Love Herbs. Discover the folklore behind these unique windows and their connection to witchcraft, then savor the warmth and nostalgia they inspire in the form of delicious gingerbread cookies. Let the golden glow of hearth and home fill your kitchen, transporting you to a world of magic, herbs, and sweet aromas. Embrace the spirit of the season with every bite

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.

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!

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...

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!

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.

When I was growing up, spiced pears, pumpkin rolls, and cheesecake were the staple foods of every girls’ night. Four generations of women read books, looked at magazines, and drank copious amounts of coffee...

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...

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...