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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Freestone: A Mostly True History

Freestone: A Mostly True History

It's a beautiful morning, soft and still, and I'm all rested up after the launch of my book: "Freestone: a mostly true history" at Freestone Memorial Hall yesterday. It was an amazing time with animated conversations going on wherever you looked. So many people came...

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Ducklings and Other Good Things

Ducklings and Other Good Things

It's a wildly blustery morning with a  hint of Autumn in the air. I love waking up early and needing a blanket with my morning cuppa, then switching to sundresses and sandals for the rest of the day. I've missed writing here over the last week, hampered first by...

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Campfires and Books

Campfires and Books

Rain is misting lightly outside, cooling things down after a gorgeous weekend spent with my friend Corrie. Neither of us were feeling good, so instead of jaunts here and there, we planned a thoroughly relaxing couple of days filled with eating good food, afternoon...

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