From The Journal

Rooted in season, bathed by the moon: reclaiming earth connection weaving everyday rituals + rhythms with leaf, flower, root + fruit.

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Workshops At Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference

These workshops are more than just sessions; they are invitations to step away from the busyness of everyday life, to connect in real time with kindred spirits, to the plants, and to nurture a sense of belonging in a world that often feels so fragmented. In this space, we have the chance to truly see one another and to weave threads of community that sustain and uplift us.

One of the most exciting aspects of this conference is the opportunity to hear Robin Wall Kimmerer, the beloved author of Braiding Sweetgrass and The Serviceberry, as the keynote speaker. Robin’s work has touched countless lives, reminding us of the sacred reciprocity between humans and the natural world. To hear her wisdom in person, surrounded by a gathering of women dedicated to healing and connection, is an experience I am certain will stay with us all long after the weekend ends.

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Parisian Summer | A Fragile Strength at Blanche Patine

I spent a few hours in the studio of Cecile at Blanche Patine learning more about her process and the beautiful antique ceramics Terre de Fer she finds these vintage plates all over France and brings them to Paris to share their stories & resilience.

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Gifting | Handmade Holidays and Vanilla Extract Recipe

When giving to friends + family, I’ve always enjoy hand making gifts. Throughout the years, I’ve gifted blends of mulling wine spices with a yummy bottle of wine, homemade wreaths, lotions, balms and salves, homemade candles, and tea blends too. With the overconsumption of the season, I want to normalize giving secondhand treasures, saved seeds, our favorite recipes written on cards, homemade preserves, & consumable gifts.

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Gather | Cranberry Orange Pear Jam Recipe

Wisconsin is home to cranberry bogs and a cranberry festival in September. I was so excited to preserve the fresh, local cranberry harvest along with zested orange, fresh ginger + warming spices in the homemade jam, a delectable update to a more traditional cranberry sauce to share at your next gathering. It's time to turn on the water bath canner + get cozy in the autumn kitchen…

I’m wrapping up this delicious and well balanced jam into puff pastries atop a fun orange brie from Marin Cheese, one of my favorites california creameries. Check out this simple + seasonal recipe.

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fall kitchen | almond spiced waffles

i find making a breakfast on sunday night eases us into mondays. i often make a batch of muffins, granola or baked oatmeal. recently my mother gifted us a belgian waffle maker and so i was excited to try making a freezing some for the week’s breakfast. belgian waffles are one of my favorites and these are made with almond flour, feeling quite substantial for breakfast.

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