Recipes

I grew up in the sprawling countryside where all manner of flower grew bright and wild and an orb weaver spider found her way...

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.

This Moon Milk Tart features a blueberry and white chocolate lavender ganache. The crust is a shortbread with lotus blossoms throughout! This tart comes...

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!

Experience the magic of Samhain with a soothing tea ritual. Discover a seasonal tea blend featuring rose hips, elderberries, mugwort, and more. Embrace the traditions of honoring the Triple Goddess and your ancestors this autumn. Learn the art of Samhain tea preparation and celebrate the harvest season.

Fiddleheads, or the furled fronds of a young fern, might be one of the most alluring of vegetables, available only fleetingly every spring. The...

Cake 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom 1 cup sugar ¼ cup oil (vegetable or light olive,...

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...

Many moons ago, when I was a young child, my mother headed into our beloved Appalachian Mountains and didn’t return home until late in...

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!