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 Little Bit of Beach Time

A Little Bit of Beach Time

I love mindfulness, meditation, stillness, whichever word you wish to apply to moments throughout the day when, no matter what you're doing, you stop, close your eyes, slow and deepen your breathing, slow and steady your heart rate, and linger in a place of physical,...

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Cuppas in the Autumn Sun

Cuppas in the Autumn Sun

"Okay, this is the wisdom. First, time spent on reconnaissance is never wasted. Second, almost anything can be improved with the addition of bacon. And finally, there is no problem on Earth that can't be ameliorated by a hot bath and a cup of tea." Jasper Fforde Bear...

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