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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.

In 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.

In 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.

One resource people ask me about a lot is books on runes -- specifically, which ones I like, and which have been helpful to me.

The 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.

The Troll Cross takes its name from the word “Trollkors,” which is Swedish for “magic cross.” A traditional troll cross is crafted from a single piece of metal and bent so it has a round body and two overlapping, inward-curving tails.

Álfablót is a Nordic celebration that honors the spirits of a family’s ancestors and the family’s ongoing vitality. The name of this celebration literally means “sacrifice to the elves” because of the role elves are thought to have played both in mythology and society.

The 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.

Bindrunes, 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.

The Vikings (Icelandic: víkingar) were seafaring members of the Norse people who lived in Northern Europe, in countries that now make up modern day Scandinavia.

The word shieldmaiden, also spelled shield-maiden, is used in Nordic folklore to describe a female warrior.

Runes are the symbols that make up the alphabets used to write Germanic languages for many centuries, and were the primary method of written language during the Viking Age.

A Völva is a female Shaman in Old Norse culture, religion, and mythology. This blog provides a brief overview of the history and cultural significance of the Völva in Old Norse society.

These rolls are a beautiful blend of bread styles; they have the flavor of french bread and the texture of dinner rolls.

This 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.

One 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.

These 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.

This pizza dough bakes up crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, with a wide airy crumb and classic pizza parlor chewiness.

My tried-and-true recipe for an easy to bake, no-knead loaf of bread with a rustic finish and tender crumb.

These Southern-style biscuits are fluffy, tender, and perfectly flaky thanks to cutting and layering the dough before baking.