Some of the coziest arts of all are the ones found in what some might see as mundane daily work. However, these “mundane” tasks are rather magical when done with creativity and positive intent in mind. Hearth & Folk Witchery refers to art created when our minds are focused on home: the dwelling we sleep in nightly, local flora and fauna, keeping a space clean of what can hurt us, remembering our familial and local traditions, and decorating our spaces to make our hearts content. Find here recipes, fun experiments, domestic arts, and meditations.
The Fancier Take on a Childhood Classic: A Recipe for Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Filling
I was shamefully addicted to Hostess Cupcakes growing up. After school, I’d buy them at this sketchy corner store near my house. They were always “fresh”. As an adult, I decided to make my own!
How to Brew the Tea of Immortality: A Recipe for Jun Kombucha
Also known as Jun Tea, Jun is a variety of kombucha specifically brewed by fermenting green tea with honey, bacteria, and yeast. It isn’t too different from vinegar, which develops from fermented juice with a bacterial culture. However, unlike vinegar, it’s a whole lot tastier. I like to describe it as a “beery tea.” Compared to traditional kombucha, Jun is crisper, less astringent, and lighter in flavor.
Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: A Recipe for Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
I know… I know…. “White Chocolate” isn’t real chocolate. No, duh! Buffalo Wings aren’t made of buffalo, but you don’t hear me complaining about it. The point is that they both taste very good. One of them pairs well with a toasty fire, a pair of knitting needles, and some wool.
Soup is Witchcraft: A Recipe for Pumpkin Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Herbs
I adore October, but for some reason this is also the month where sickness sweeps over the household. Like clockwork, it is on time, keeping us bound up in covers and quilts. However, something really amazing came out of this particular month… Pumpkin Chicken Noodle Soup!
Let the Good Times Roll: A Recipe for Raspberry Cream Cheese King Cake
Raspberry Cream Cheese King Cake is a marvelous traditional pastry associated with the celebration of Mardi Gras, particularly in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, most notably in Louisiana. It is a sweet and colorful cake that is typically enjoyed during the Carnival season, which starts on January 6th (Epiphany or Twelfth Night) and ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.
How to Bake A Homestead Classic: A Recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe creates cookies similar to the ones we used to indulge in back home, and we reminisce about the beautiful Blue Stove bakery and handsome atmosphere of The Chocolate Room every time we eat these. For a localized and delicious treat, we will bake them using Amish butter. When money is not tight, we use Valrhona chocolate.
Folkcrafts, Art, and Thoughts 