I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Krista, and I’m an artist, author, photographer and grower of deliciousness on my Australian farm. I’m also a grateful survivor-thriver who believes in the power of stories, nature, and creativity to heal the darkest experiences of our lives.
My great love is making beautiful things with herbs, from nourishing remedies and fragrant teas to luscious home-brews and divine sausages, cheeses, breads, and preserves. I share those recipes and ideas through my books, teach them in workshops, and send them to you straight from my tiny kitchen via my Etsy shoppe.
I love working with folks to build a home apothecary, stock a pantry, or just have fun making delicious and nourishing things.
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A Simple Medieval Lunch
One of my favorite things about medieval encampments is wandering around the various camps to see what they ate during their time in history and their part of the world. I was amazed to learn that there were no potatoes, tomatoes, or peppers in Europe during medieval...
Medieval Breakfast and Campfire Fry Bread
Early morning is my favorite time at our medieval camp. I love stepping out of our Bedouin tent into the misty dawn, pulling my scarf tight around my shoulders against the chill. My friend Ann is always up early with me and our first order of the day is building a...
A Medieval-ing I Go
I woke up this morning feeling so much better after a ghastly virus that knocked me flat this week. I'm so thrilled because tomorrow Bear and I leave for History Alive where we will meet up with our medieval group, Blackwolf, for four days of medieval camping, eating,...