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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Cold Food for Blazing Hot Days
It is wicked hot today. Sweltering. Stifling. Please-can't-I-live-in-a-swimming-pool hot. I have parked in front of a fan for the duration because somehow hot air that moves is better than hot air that doesn't. Phew. Thankfully we had warning of this heatwave, and...
Quiet Revolutions
"The greatest and most powerful revolutions often start very quietly, hidden in the shadows. Remember that." Richelle Mead I needed quiet time this week. Time to grieve the horrors in the world, to be thankful all my loves are safe, to find my courage again. It's a...
Orange Things and Chilled Cherry Cranberry Soup
Wandering our farm today I saw orange everywhere: orange tomatoes, orange nasturtiums, and these stunning orange grevillea blossoms. Orange carrots and bright green chard with orange spines, unfurling orange calendula flowers and clusters of feverfew blossoms with...