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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On the Other Side of Nightmares
I never cease to be amazed at how much good a little rest does to my body, mind, and spirit. This week I was tired to my bones. Nightmares returned a few weeks ago, the worst nightmares I've had yet, filling me with fear and anxiety before my head even hit the pillow....
Campfires, Herbs, and Medieval Projects
The wind is howling today, sending leaves and feathers skittering across the farmyard, creating a dance of shadows on the grass as tree branches bend and swoop. The animals are hunkered down out of the wind, finding calm, sunny spots to snooze the afternoon away. I'm...
Ukrainian Easter Eggs and Being A Mess
Sometimes life is painful and stressful. You try your best to fix it and make it work and things just seem to muddle up into a worse tangle. And sometimes, in the midst of it, friends invite you to come over. And as much as you like them, you know you're a weepy mess...