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The Second Annual Witches Gathering

Last years witches gathering was inspired by 90’s cult classics, late nights telling fortunes and botanical witch magic. Everything below was curated or handmade. Hope it brings some inspo for all you witches out there looking to gather together for some magic!

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In the Kitchen Nicole Simbuerger In the Kitchen Nicole Simbuerger

European Fig Cheesecake

I opened a Café / Bakery in 2004 in a small quaint town in the Austrian Alps and I really fell in love with this recipe because it is not at all like a traditional cheesecake, but rather a much lighter and not so sweet afternoon treat.  I especially liked that you could make it a seasonal recipe just by changing the fruit.  My all-time favorite is with Fresh Figs,so I thought I would share this recipe that I used at my Bakery in Austria.  It is a little complicated, but totally worth it.

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Late September in the Studio

Late September in the green house studio is humid but the faint winds of fall begin to sweep through. The pallet changes from bright summer sunshine to muted oranges and reds — and the terracotta house shop is just about to open.

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