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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Herbal Workshop Happiness

Herbal Workshop Happiness

I always like doing herbal workshops. Whether it's a demonstration at a medieval festival or gathering around the kitchen table in someone's home, the camaraderie, sharing, and tactile activities of chopping, stirring, and tasting are a delight. Yesterday I got to...

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Restoration and Rejuvenation at a Tasmanian Beach

Restoration and Rejuvenation at a Tasmanian Beach

My favourite part of my holiday in Tasmania was being outside, nearly all day, every day. The Autumn weather was spectacular with unabashed sunlight, crisp, cool mornings and deliciously warm afternoons. Evenings were for bundling in sweaters and blankets, but during...

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Good Food and Glorious Beaches in Tasmania

Good Food and Glorious Beaches in Tasmania

One of my favourite things about travelling is discovering good food. Whether it's finding a new variety of apples at a roadside stand or learning a new way to cook asparagus, I consider any trip a huge success if I return home more inspired than I left. I found a lot...

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