The Faerie Queen’s Night Forest Cake
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...
Pumpkin Witch: The Enchanting Origins of Pumpkin Magic in Halloween Tradition + Recipes
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.
Samhain Tea Ritual
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.
Woodland Log Cake with Marzipan Mushrooms
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,...
Rose Cake with Gossamer Webs
I grew up in the sprawling countryside where all manner of flower grew bright and wild and an orb weaver spider found her way...
Indulging Gothic Appetites
Gloomy castles, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night—the gothic novel would seem to be all about the otherworldly. But for the...
Nettle Tea Cake with Vanilla Bean Buttercream
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...
Matcha Tea Shortbreads
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...
Pistachio and Sea Moss Cake
Cake:
2 cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour) ¾ cup ground pistachios
1¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
3 eggs
⅓ cup sea moss...
Black Gold Chaga Milk Tea
When spring finally arrives after a long winter’s nap, you’ll find me foraging in the forests and fields that surround my home, harvesting medicinal...




































