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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In the Orchard and Bush Lemon Sima
“Anyone who has a garden, park or orchard tree has an opportunity to ensure that it offers protection, brings beauty and bears fruit for future generations.” Gabriel Hemery When I first moved to our farm in rural Queensland, Australia, I could never have imagined the...
Pears, Apples, and Making Hard Cider
"I know the look of an apple that is roasting and sizzling on the hearth on a winter's evening, and I know the comfort that comes of eating it hot, along with some sugar and a drench of cream... I know how the nuts taken in conjunction with winter apples, cider, and...
Homemade Grenadine Syrup and Pomegranate Mojitos
It's a beautiful Sunday morning, sunny and quiet, just what Bear and I need after a hectic week. We're having a pottering sort of day, a day for naps and research for our books and for a leisurely brunch made special with Pomegranate Mojitos. I love pomegranates. They...