My Magical Cottagecore Life

We're chatting about our trusty fruit baskets to create a baths for self care. Special thanks to this episodes sponsor "A New Moon 22" in New Baltimore, Michigan. Find them on Facebook!

Let's make a gift to generate fond memories. This isn't just a bag of coal and a carrot. Thanks to our special sponsor "SoupStitch" on Etsy. They make crocheted hats and gifts that are "just so stinking cute".

Ever wanted to spice up your fruit during and overly sugared season? Let's make Peppered Plums! Special love to this episode's sponsor "Her Divine Alignment" by Holistic Higher Self Mentor Coach Ki. If you're a Woman wanting to elevate your life, make an appointment, today, at www.herdivinealignment.com. Sending love to Virginia! Stay warm.

What do Violet, Pearly Everlasting, and Maple Syrup have in common? They are great to treat your skin in Winter. Let's make a facial mask!

I grew up working with bladed tools with my daddy. One of my favorite tools were the bladed things. I love scythes, sickles, and machetes. As you can probably tell, I get a lot of plant material in what I do everyday so it's fun to be able to gather my own. This special episode is dedicated to him, Granvill Edward Nesbitt. I also want to give special thanks to today's sponsor, "Lotions Potions Not...

Having a candy dish isn't just about hospitality, it's about degrees of intimacy as well. It also maintains our connection to tradition, hospitality, and community. Whether you're making your own, or buying them redone, it says a lot that you think enough of your guests to have something sweet for them. I'd also like to thank this episode sponsor "All Wrapped Up" from Oldfort, Tennessee. Special c...

Let's go to the little city inside Detroit, Hamtramck, and explore the Polish Village Cafe. Today we chat about dill pickle soup, a pope, and Hamtramck Disneyland. Let's get started.

Let's gift our I'll loved ones with some warm touches of love in a sometimes cold place. Also, check out our Sponsor "Motor City Witches" by Jade Aurora at www.blackgoldpublishing.com/product-page/motor-city-witches-the-goddess-within-by-jade-aurora. You can also find her books on Amazon and Ko-fi.

Let's chat about a fragrant Michigan native, Mountain Mint. This hardy plant is a new favorite of mine.

Let's make a root soup with our ramp oil from this spring.

Time to show my love to those who are not making meat based broths. Let's make one with onions! It's justice time for non meat broths. Special thanks to today's sponsor, "Arrow's Flight" by M B Strang.

This episode was for Thanksgiving Eve, but I had trouble releasing it. I hope you enjoy it.

Let's make cooking stocks with goat bones and all Herby waters. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor "Water Magic" by Lilith Dorsey. The book is available at Barnes and Nobles, Amazon, and wherever books are sold.

Come keep warm in this cold weather. Let's share recipes from "THE SUFFRAGE COOK BOOK COMPILED BY MRS. L. O. KLEBER PITTSBURGH THE EQUAL FRANCHISE FEDERATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA MCMXV" Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Good Vibrations Energy Studio (www.goodvibrationsenergystudio.com).

Learn about a humble practice of prayer.

This is a quick recipe for you to enjoy when you want something that reminds you of the fruits of the trees around you. Nothing like maple cream mixed with peaches, and possibly some mulberries, if you feel exciting.

Time to reap the final harvest of lemon verbena in my gardens. Let's talk about what can be done with it.

Did you know we have a lot of sports in Detroit, and in most of Michigan, that you might not expect to find? Check out this episode for some of them.

Sometimes things haunt our gardens like ghosts, terrifying or beautiful, depending on proximity. White Snakeroot is a deadly visitor to our green fields.

A case solved by the wonderful people in the Facebook group: "Poisons Help; Emergency Identification for Mushrooms & Plants". I apologize for any inaccuracies or omissions.

Let's give a cautionary tale about why correct plant identification is so important.

What is chamber bitter? It's that little mimosa lookalike in your lawn AND a folk remedy. Let's chat about it.

Ever needed to make a desert on the run? These two recipes are quick, easy, and ready to roll!

Wrapping after a baby is not only traditional in many cultures, it is helpful. Let's chat about it.

Have you ever tasted Mock Duck? This recipe is from 1918. The ingredients are 1 tsp each of salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, a flank steak, 1 Tbsp each onion juice, chopped parsley, 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning, 1 pint boiling water, and 1/2 cup wheat flour. For directions, listen to episode. See ya there!