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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Medieval Cheese-making and Medieval Camp at Sunrise
My favorite time of day at medieval camps is early morning, especially at Abbey Medieval Festival. The sun casting shadows through the towering trees is sheer magic and never fails to stop me in my tracks and make me so happy to be alive to see such things. I like...
Summer Pleasures on a Winter Morning
This has been the craziest winter I've ever experienced. Last week we were bundled up in every layer we could find, huddled close to the heater, clasping cold fingers around hot drinks. Today I'm barefoot, in a sundress, hair up in a pony tail as I stroll through...
A Cozy Weekend and Russian Pashka
Once a month I plan a few days of hibernation to rest and restore. I let Bear know ahead of time and often he joins in, spending a weekend watching movies, reading books, and taking naps. We plan food that's easy to reheat, give our animals extra feed and water, and...