In Norse society, Thor - god of thunder, lightning, strength, battle and rejuvenation - was invoked by warriors, and anyone up against a fight or a struggle, for courage and a favorable outcome. This one-page guide was created to help you connect with his energy.
Read MoreIn Norse society, Odin - god of wisdom, poetry, mead, battle, death, and shamanism - was called upon for all things related to personal strength and courageous choices. This one-page guide was created to help you connect with the Allfather’s energy.
Read MoreIn Norse society, Freyja - god(dess) of love, sex, battle, death, and magic - was invoked by women for all things related to personal empowerment and feminine sovereignty. This one-page guide was created to help you connect with her energy.
Read MoreThe root word Vættir is Old Norse for “spirits,” and Landvættir is the word specially used to identify spirits that are part of the natural landscape. In this way they are culturally similar to the Genius Loci of pre-Christianity Rome or the Kami of the Shinto religion.
Read MoreThese rolls are a beautiful blend of bread styles; they have the flavor of french bread and the texture of dinner rolls.
Read MoreThis no-knead bread recipe is perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike, and delivers a crusty loaf of homemade bread in a few hours, as opposed to the full day traditionally needed for no-knead bread.
Read MoreBindrunes, also known as Bind Runes, are ligatures made up of two or more runes. A ligature is created when two or more phonetic symbols (graphemes), or two or more letters from an alphabet, are combined to make a single glyph.
Read MoreDísablót is a Nordic festival that honors female spirits or deities. It is referenced in multiple sagas and was celebrated in either the Autumn or the Spring, depending on the country.
Read MoreHello friends! Today is Friday, 06 January 2023. Just a quick note to update you all and let you know that I might be a bit delayed in processing orders for the next week or so. Northern California is currently experiencing a series of winter storms that have caused widespread flooding and power outages, which makes the shipping and delivery of packages unreliable for the short term.
Read MoreOne of my favorite foods to bake with is pumpkin. It’s high in fiber, full of potassium and beta-carotene, and adds moisture to baked goods. Pumpkin puree freezes well and can be used year-round.
Read MoreThese scones are tender, moist, and soft with just the right amount of sugary crumble. Meyer Lemon zest and raw sugar are folded into the scone dough before baking for an extra burst of sweet lemony goodness.
Read MoreThis pizza dough bakes up crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, with a wide airy crumb and classic pizza parlor chewiness.
Read MoreMy tried-and-true recipe for an easy to bake, no-knead loaf of bread with a rustic finish and tender crumb.
Read MoreThese Southern-style biscuits are fluffy, tender, and perfectly flaky thanks to cutting and layering the dough before baking.
Read MoreMost candles these days arrive in glass jars and, whether plain or fancy, the jar is perfectly reusable when the candle is spent. This blog will walk you through the process of removing old wax and wicks, cleaning, drying, and reusing these old candle jars.
Read MoreOne resource people ask me about a lot is books on runes -- specifically, which ones I like, and which have been helpful to me.
Read MoreA from-scratch baking recipe that yields 18 soft, fluffy dinner rolls with lightly browned tops and a tender crumb.
Read MoreThe Elder Futhark is the oldest of the runic alphabets, used in Old Norse society between the 2nd and 8th centuries. This blog provides an overview of the runes and information about their symbolism for interpretative purposes.
Read MoreThe Vikings (Icelandic: víkingar) were seafaring members of the Norse people who lived in Northern Europe, in countries that now make up modern day Scandinavia.
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