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Oct. 2025 | Þ - “Thorn”

You may recognize “þ” if you've ever used runes before. As a rune, it symbolizes force as its raw, primal nature. Its origins are found in the oldest Germanic runic alphabet - the Elder Futhark - and remained relevant into Old and Middle English after being introduced through the immigration and language of the Anglo-Saxons. It is the letter for the “th “sound we all appreciate but have always thought was kind of weird. Þ! How wonderful! Only English and Icelandic use the “th” sound to this day, but whatever happened to the character? In the time of transcribing monks, the calligraphy style they used often made the thorn symbol appear to be the letter "y". This led to the familiar phrase “ye old” … We still use this mistake when we want to allude to earlier times- like on kitschy store decor!
Þ was falling out of fashion until the printing press killed it. A new, 1837 German invention, the press did not contain the letter þ, as the sound did not exist in the modern German language. That's when the two letters "th” took the place of "þ" forevermore…
I think we should bring it back. It's none of the Germans' business what letter we use to make our “th” sound, and we don't depend on their technology for printing now, anyways. It perfectly fits into the pattern of "b" & "p", shaped to fit right between the two in visuals and in physical mouth movement. I have yet to meet anyone who thought “th” was a good idea, yet have had the conversation about how odd it is. Bring back Þ! Be the revolution!

Cat Nip Toys

I have been having so much fun making these cute little cat toys! If you're interested in purchasing any, vistit the Clothes & Sewing tab!

If you have a design request, I would love to see what I can do for you!

Oct. 2025 | Fish & Parsely

This 'One-Pot' recipe is heavily inspired by a wild game recipe I found at an estate sale. It originally calls for catfish, and just way too much butter- but it is very versatile and easy!

Ingredients

Fish of Choice - The original recipe calls for 2lbs of Catfish;
I usually use a few filets of pollack.

Parsley - ⅓ to ⅔ Cups of Fresh Chopped Parsley.
If you want to use dry parsley, use only ⅓ of
the weight suggested for fresh herbs- and crush them thoroughly!

Butter or Cooking Oil - ~3 Tbs

Mushrooms - 1-2 Cups

Salt - 1 Tsp

Pepper - 1 Tsp

Optional- Spinach - ~1 Cup

If you’re using fresh mushrooms, they will take more time
and release more water while cooking- meaning you may
want less butter in order to cook them fully!

Sometimes, I partially substitute the Parsley with another herb
like Dill, Thyme, or Oregano, depending on how I feel that day.

The pores of a metal pan will close when heated before use- it is ready to use when water immediately beads and can quickly travel around the pan like a marble. This is particularly useful for frying food. Butter is at temperature for frying when thin, white smoke can be seen coming from the surface.

How to Cook

Pre-heat your pan, then add your butter or oil, allowing it to heat slightly.

Place the fish in the pan.

Add your mushrooms to the pan, and fully cook them and the fish.

Adding herbs too early can overcook them and reduce their flavor, and adding salt too early can overdry your mushrooms and fish.

Mix your Salt, Pepper, and Parsley into the pan, then turn the stove to low or off.

Now is the time to heat the spinach in the pan, as well…

This meal is great with a bit of Parmesan or cottage cheese. It's absolutely perfect for an easy, at-home meal without much fuss.

I hope you enjoy this meal as much as I have!

Happy Cooking!

Oct. 2025 | BII

My mom found out she had 4 types of breast cancer when she was still in her 30s, and I was in middle school. Her chemo treatments were not kind to her, leaving her physically and mentally disabled after overtreatment. But that was only the end of the beginning… She, like many other breast cancer patients, was not advised on the dangers of getting silicone breast implants, despite the most vulnerable being exactly like her: having pre-existing autoimmune conditions, heart issues, or recent surgery, just like it says on the black box warning label.

The years right after her cancer treatment were hellish. Green skin, vomit, and wheelchairs, it was worse than seeing her go through chemo because this was when she was meant to be recovering. After having the implants removed, her blood pressure improved, getting her off of four pills, her skin became its normal tan instead of a sickly green, and she was slowly but surely getting her ability to withstand the heat and have energy throughout the day. Those implants were making her sick- there is no doubt about it. If you know or are anyone who has silicone breast implants and has any of these or other symptoms, spend some time researching BII - there are others who have gone through this, and they have helpful resources for you. If you know or are someone looking into getting breast implants, I urge you to reconsider different options, like fat grafting- especially if you have persistent health conditions. Flat closure is known to be the safest option! ( You don't need boobs to look beautiful, and you certainly do not need them to be a woman!)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is an orginization that gives families the housing and resources they need to recive their cancer treatment, funds breast cancer research, and helps people prevent and detect cancer early. They host yearly marches where you and your team can fundraise to help the cause and families affected by breast cancer.

My mom and I are part of the Stand Tall Aesthetic Flat Closure group, if you would like to make a donation under our group's team. All proceeds go directly to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Making Strides Against Breat Cancer

Tarot Blog

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I make Tarot Videos & Posts that you can check out on the Tarot tab here on my blog! They are also availible on my Youtube & JM Messages Instagram page!

Writing is my favorite way to deliver tarot messages bcause I feel like I can pack more meaning into one post.

Oct. 2025 | Infusing Herbal Butter for Baking

Herbal Infusions expand the horizon on how we use our favorite herbs in our food. What herbs do you want to further integrate into your cooking? Will it be Savory? Sweet? Spicy? There are many uses for garden-herb-infused butter; everything from desserts to breads- if the recipe uses butter or oil, you can infuse your herbs of choice to bring a delicious twist to your treats. This works perfectly with box options if you don't want to bake from scratch, and it is very easy for all skill levels to make. This spicy goodness will have you wondering why you don’t infuse herbs into every recipe.

There are many great herbs to choose from, so which one should you infuse with? Savory or warm herbs like Dill, Fennel, Curry, or Sage can be great for infusing into breads and crackers, while herbs like Mint, Rosemary, or Lavender make delicious sweets like cookies and cakes. You can also infuse herbs into oil for everyday frying, or to create a cosmetic balm.

Some of my favorite pairings include:

Rosemary & Lemon Zest Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Mint & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oregano & Olive Oil

If using dry herbs, use about 1 Tbs of (originally) uncrushed herbs or
1 tsp of pre-crushed herbs for a recipe that makes about 24 cookies or 1 box cake. I’ve found that close to 2 Tbs is too much to comfortably eat.

Fresh herbs are going to be 3 times less potent than dried herbs, so you will want to increase the recipe accordingly, if need be.

Crush the herbs to the size you prefer to chew. Thick or woody herbs take a bit more effort, as they need to at least be scored or squished in order to release their flavor.

For Rosemary, I have noticed that I prefer to use more than the normal 1 Tbs. It’s also not a bad idea to use lightly crushed rosemary and remove it from your butter to use as a topping on your final product (the same goes for other uncomfortable-to-eat herbs like Lavender).
Do remember to use the correct softness of butter for your recipe, not just hot, melted butter, especially if you find yourself reheating the butter to remove the herb pieces. Otherwise, be sure to crush the rosemary into very small pieces to avoid any poking or extra chewing.

Melt the total amount of butter you will need for your recipe OR measure out your oil.

You can melt the butter in a microwave-safe container or heat it up slowly in a small pot or pan.

The herbs will need to steep on top of the warm butter; do not let your herbs sit on the bottom of your container underneath the butter- the herbs won’t steep properly from down there. Thick or woody herbs will take longer to infuse than thin or crushed herbs. Plan on letting your infusion sit for a minimum of 3 Hours to Overnight, or even longer.

I have also stored mine in the freezer for later use, which wasn’t bad, but the texture of the butter was different, for sure. Cookies were still Bomb, though.

Enjoy!

Sept. 2025 | New Vendor at the Market

This has been my first year vending at any ~Official~ farmer's market, but two years ago, I started as a little road-side stand selling dried herbs. I worked very hard to add a large variety of goods to sell along with the dried herbs at the market- while still using Permaculture and aiming to avoid using companies, products, and methods that are not sustainable.

• Herbal Infused Cosmetics • Handmade Clothing+ • Art Prints • Jewelry •
• Dried herbs • Herbal Desserts & Candy • Dried Fruits • Catnip & Toys •
• Natural Dyed Clothing, Yarn & Textiles • Occasion Cards • Wine Stoppers •

My Dehyrated Herbs & Snacks are sold under the Cottage Food Law. This includes food products that stay safe without Time and Temperature control. In-Person Deliveries Only!!!

About the Farmstand

Permaculture is the main focus of my business; my products are made using second hand fabrics, natural materials, and local sources - and of course, clearance items!! I do have somewhat of an exception for artwork because I do want you to love that forever <3 (and sometimes you do end up saving some perfectly useful materials from the landfill).

My products use materials like glass, rubber, and cotton packaging that are from the Earth and can easily be returned to it when its lifetime is up. I prefer to use metal or wooden displays over plastic - and they are all second hand (Thank You Joanne's!)- except for the hangers… I choose the food products I make to avoid waste as well, like making hard candies or dehydrating foods to keep them good to eat for much longer! I also find multiple uses for my herbs, like dying fibers with lower quality plants and using many leftover stems for a fertilizer called " weed soup” - ( just plant material and water), which is full of nutrients for the garden.

I love to experiment with different art mediums, including pen, paint, photography, & glass etching, among many others… I also love drinking tea and cooking with herbs - even my glass of water can't go unseasoned! I'm fascinated by the natural world and its abundant resources and interesting affairs, which I hope to share with you all!

About Me

Hi! I'm Jenasen, the owner of this blog! Welcome, and let me tell you a bit about myself …I am 23 years old ( as of writing this ), I love the arts and the outdoors, as well as video games and, mainly nonfiction, books. I have been making art since middle school, when I learned how to create a portrait through body art and makeup tutorials (Shout out to MadeYewLook on YouTube!). I learned how to code in AP Computer Science, and I won my Class Senior Awards for both Art and English during High School. Now I am coding my own websites - this blog here, and a social media site centered around writing (details pending!). I'm also writing a few nonfiction books of my own and creating a tarot deck, designed to be easy for new users.

In the future, I hope to build a straw bale home - A natural & passive style home that, if made correctly, should save me money on the house and on the bills, work super efficiently, and avoid adding to the used construction material occupying 40% of the USA's landfills, as well as the 40% of carbon pollution that real estate releases around the world.
My dream home would be on my dream permaculture homestead, where I grow my crops in the forest & alongside helpful livestock to get better harvests, nutrients, and fertilizers while getting as much out of my few acres as possible. (I'm thinking the barns and sheds are going to be a breeze, financially, although they may take a few years to fully complete.)
I'm hoping this permaculture farm will be a place to study and document (take pictures & draw) the natural environment as well as to continue to innovate the way we farm, and will introduce that innovation to others.

I've only played the magic classes in Skyrim, I'm reading a book about making a sweater from scratch, and Leonardo Da Vinci is my favorite person, ever. I hope you enjoy my new blog, I'll be trying to publish at least every two weeks, which seems like a reasonable goal for now. <3 :)

Here's to another wonderful year!