Folklore Emma Kathryn Folklore Emma Kathryn

River Folklore ~ Hags of the River

For the most part, such stories gave parents a bogeyman they could use to scare their young away from the dangers of deep water, for like fire, there is something alluring about water. There’s also a part of me, perhaps a more cynical part, that sees these stories as something else; our loss of connection to these wild spaces.

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Food Emma Kathryn Food Emma Kathryn

Summer Cooking with Foraged Foods

A good meal can bring families together and forge bonds, there’s a reason why the kitchen is often called the heart of the home. Foraging for food is an almost forgotten skill and is a great way to begin to connect with the natural world or deepen the connection you already have.

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