Into A Blossoming Wood

Black Locust Salad with Sea Glass Toast: Beauty and Pleasure are Worthwhile Pursuits

Hiding in Plain Sight: Sweet Woodruff, Pea, and Pistachio Cake Kokedamas

Sweet Woodruff Spritzer

Wildflower Buttermilk Pie (A Cottagecore Fantasy; An Easy Reality)

"Is there anything more pastoral than buttermilk and wildflowers? To me, this combination immediately transports me to floral gingham and an old farmhouse, the smell of sweet hay and times gone by."

Acorn Bread and Golden Eggs: A Ritual For Community from The Wondersmith

All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter: May Wine Pear Tart

Purple Lilac and Strawberry Scones from The Wondersmith

Rose Hip Jam Donuts from The Wondersmith

Rosehip and Reishi Overnight Oats with Quince Compote from The Wondersmith

"There’s nothing wrong with going slow. The ingredients available to us this time of year dictate the pace at which we move, too; woody medicinal mushrooms need to be warmed for long periods at a low temperature to offer up all of their healing polysaccharides; the firm and tannic flesh of quince melts into a fragrant sunset-colored softness if it’s allowed to stew for long enough; oats turn delightfully creamy if they’re allowed to soak even as you sleep.

Often, going slow means planning ahead. It means making a mental note of what’s in the fridge and needs to be eaten, of starting your dinner in the morning so that it’s ready by the onset of darkness, of moving through your time with both reflection and care."

Winter Morning Magic: Rosehip Grapefruit Curd, Muffins, And More

"Let the refreshing flavors of midwinter feed both body and spirit with recipes for fragrant rosemary-fir muffins filled with tart rose hip and grapefruit curd! Make an extra batch of “Vitamin C Potion” for delicious breakfast drinks as well. Watch how food can heal you. The muffins themselves have the aromatic and savory fragrance of rosemary and fir needles, which perfectly compliment the tart surprise inside: grapefruit and rose-hip curd, the color of a winter sunrise. As a bonus, the extra juice leftover from the curd can be saved to make sunrise orange juice filled with a boost of vitamin C (and maybe some champagne for the grown-ups, too!)" - The Wondersmith

White Witch's Delight Cake

from The Wondersmith. "I've been conceptualizing this cake for quite some time, and it was really fun to finally put it all together. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Little Turkish Delight-inspired gems of elderflower-champagne and rose-rose gelatin peek out from a soft vanilla mousse, sandwiched by tender sponge cakes. Hoar frost crisps add a pleasant crunch and the whole thing is crowned with an icicle crown made of sugar! It looks impressive, but is surprisingly easy to create. I'll guide you through every step of the process."

The Pleasures of Wildcrafted Winter Spice Blends (Plus Forest Spice Cookies)