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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Harvesting Elderflowers and Building Good Things

Harvesting Elderflowers and Building Good Things

This morning I woke up feeling wobbly in spirit. Anxious, unsettled, uncertain. So I did the three things that always help:  Have a good cry. Talk to Bear. Go outside and make something beautiful. It's hard to keep feeling wobbly when the tears are out, the struggles...

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Strawberries, Lemons, and Wholemeal Crepes

Strawberries, Lemons, and Wholemeal Crepes

I do love a weekend that feels like a weekend. One where you actually get to rest and take care of yourself and be companionable with your loves and eat good things. After long days and late nights of writing and photo shoots, it's been sheer bliss to set all that...

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Clouds, Friends, and Roasted Red Veggies

Clouds, Friends, and Roasted Red Veggies

It's deliciously cloudy today, with gentle winds blowing and the hope of rain sometime this week. Living in such a sunshiny country makes cloudy days precious. I always feel like hibernating, drinking hot chocolate, and sleeping in a wee bit. So I do whenever I can....

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