Frolic & Fare is your go-to destination for botanical recipes, resources for identifying or growing your own ingredients, and a beautiful selection of botanical gifts.

Botanical Recipes For Autumn

Chrysanthemum flower tea 

Mums are frequently associated with Autumn, but did you know the chrysanthemum plant is a source of many health benefits?

overhead image of veggies and herbs in a big pot of broth

healing herbal bone broth

Learn about the herbs we use to prepare a bone broth that enhances all soups or meals while aiding in digestion and improving gut health.

chamomile marshmallows

Chamomile’s natural, earthy sweetness is a perfect pairing with these floral tea marshmallows.

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Welcome, I’m Sarah

As a family that moves often, I’ve learned to treasure the simple, timeless constants. For me, that constant has always been flowers. No matter where we settle, they bloom, quietly and faithfully, reminding me that beauty can always find a way, no matter the circumstances. That’s why I created Frolic & Fare: to share the joy of flowers and the simple pleasure of infusing beauty into every season, wherever you are.

the Garden

Nestled in the heart of zone 7b, our little garden is beginning to bloom. It’s our first year in this home, and while my hands are still learning the rhythm of the soil, my heart is deeply entwined with this tiny patch of Earth here in Virginia.

Follow along as I chart our garden’s progress, season by season.

Blooming Resources

where to find edible flowers

Looking to use food safe blooms on your creations? here’s our comprehensive guide to all of the places you can buy or forage edible flowers in nature.

how to use edible flowers

 Here are all the ways in which you can use these beautiful and tasty treats to add floral flair for garnish, flavor, and nutrients.

GUIDES
pink distressed surface with wooden flower press with delicate pressed pansies in purple, yellow and white scattered around next to a pair of graden scissors

the table

A little bit of crumbs, a dash of chaos, and just the right touch of elegance—that’s our table. Here are our recipes for spring ! This is where we come together, day in and day out.

We’re really that family who sits down for every meal—no matter how simple. We believe in slowing down, sharing the load, and finding beauty in the everyday. Setting the table with intention, using pieces we love, and serving food made with care—it’s how we feed our hearts.

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the Journal

a collection of our recipes, inspiration, gardening, and more. Every recipe is developed, tested & photographed by me. Some recipes take time and a little patience, and that’s totally fine with our friends at frolic & fare. It’s all about dreaming big, nurturing ideas, and growing through the experience. (Fun fact: our longest recipe time is for flower infused honey, which takes 30+ days)

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In The Shop

pressed flower packs

Transform your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies into stunning works of art with our collection of vibrant and flavorful edible flowers, grown organically in our garden.

happy birthday floral cake card

beflowered birthday cake with a simple happy birthday.

a drawing of a plant and scissors on handmade paper card

garden shear card

Naturally dyed handmade paper
Individually pressed printed with garden shears and a branch with flowers

THE SHOP
Love Notes
a book and coffee on a table