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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A Good Soul Weekend and Cocoa Whipped Body Butter
Sometimes life sends the best surprises. This weekend we got a great one in the form of our dear friends, Shaun and Stacey, who rang up for an impromptu, "Can we come stay with you guys?" We didn't hesitate for even a second before excitedly saying, "YES!!" We hustled...
herb & spice: my little book of medieval remedies
Brrr, I'm warding off the morning chill with hot tea and a peanut butter cookie as I watch the sunrise light flood my kitchen. Soon I'll be mixing and brewing in there, getting medieval medicines ready to demonstrate at Abbey Medieval Festival next weekend. First,...
Winter Campfires and Winter Baking
Brrr! Icy winds brought Winter to our farm yesterday and it is shiveringly cold. We're piling on the layers now, bundling up as we head outside to feed animals, water the gardens, and work on all sorts of projects. It's been a project-o-licious week as we get ready...