Recipes

Foraging The Summer Garden

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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...

The Faerie Queen’s Night Forest Cake

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Here’s a black velvet cake that might have emerged from the depths of the autumn forest at night, where the faerie queen and her attendants indulge in dark chocolate as bats and giant moths...

Hen of the Woods – Fabulous Fall Fungi to Forage

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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.

Candy Cap Log Crepe Cake

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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...

Through Rose-Colored Glasses

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To see the world through rose-tinted glasses is to view your surroundings with optimism. It befits the Renaissance, an era of intellectual and cultural revival that was fueled in large part by optimism. A fervent...
Samhain Tea Ritual

Samhain Tea Ritual

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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.
Lauren May aka MustLoveHerbs Baba Yaga Gingerbread

Baba Yaga’s Gingerbread Hut: A Magical Recipe Inspired by Slavic Folklore

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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!

Nettle Tea Cake with Vanilla Bean Buttercream

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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...

Rose Cake with Gossamer Webs

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I grew up in the sprawling countryside where all manner of flower grew bright and wild and an orb weaver spider found her way into our garden every summer, crafting her loveliest, most intricate...

Seed Packet Sugar Cookies

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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!