I made these cakes for a friend's going away party because I wanted to make something inspired by her! And since she's bright like lemon, soft like a rose, and sweet like honey--these were the cakes for her! To get that beautiful shape, I used a pan from Nordic Ware called the Honeycomb Pull-Apart Pan! And actually, the recipe I used was a slight variation of the recipe that came with the pan. Ingredients: Cake: - 2 2/3 cup flour - 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. baking sod

To test out the kitchen in my new apartment, I made the cardinal mistake of baking. The best way to check out a new oven is by baking something with which you're most familiar. Instead of doing that, I tried a recipe I've never made before AND made about 5 changes to it. And yet, somehow, everything turned out delicious? So here's to my new favorite, easy-peasy recipe for a delicious tea-time snack! Behold, my own personal recipe for my Rose Cardamom Cakes! Rose as I've menti

Nowadays with the trendiness of bathbombs, baths have become a sort of self-care fad. But there's a lot to be said for act of a purifying, calming dip in the tub. I think it's an important part of taking care of your body, and if you're conscious of what you put into your bath, you'll also strengthen your magic. So let's talk herbal washes and spiritual water. You can find them at many witch shops online and in person. And the best part about them is that they've done all the

This week's Tea Leaves Thursday is featuring a tea from my friends at Wilderleaf Tea! This tea a Sun-Dried Wild Rose Bud tea that the site describes as: "Another delicious option for those of us without a tolerance for caffeine, this soft tisane originates from high up in the mountains of Wenshan in Yunnan, China. The full rose buds are picked and sun dried on bamboo mats to preserve their fresh floral aromas. When brewed, the liquor shows up a pale pink that presents a pleas

What is a charm? Well Witchipedia describes a charm as "any item worn by an individual for magickal effect, especially one that bears magic words, an incantation or a magical symbol. This could include an amulet or talisman or any piece of magical jewelry." Charms can be as simple or elaborate as you want. And they don't have to be obvious or incorporate herbs. It's all about the power of intention. You have to make the charm with intention. This charm is the one I carry most