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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Fear without Shame
Since February, we've been dealing with a man who is stalking me. We put up No Trespassing signs, installed guard dogs, filed reports with the police, and issued warnings, but nothing has stopped him. Last week I walked out of our kitchen and there he was, on our...
A Sure Light
It is quiet and still this afternoon. Fezzik, our new Rottweiler pup, is sleeping on the floor beside me, a pork roast is slow-cooking in the oven, filling the house with wonderful smells, and the cuckoo clock is ticking softly, making everything feel peaceful and...
Alone But Not Alone: Solo Hiking in the Bunya Mountains
I am home safe and sound from Tasmania, my head and heart full of stories and experiences to share with you in the months to come. But first I need to finish documenting my heart-strengthening adventures solo camping and solo hiking in the Bunya Mountains. Thanks to...