gorgeous illustration of holiday wreath hand designed by frolic and fare with pine branches and candied pears grapes and cranberries with dual FF monogram calligraphy watercolor logo
happy holiday season

Welcome to Frolic & Fare, an independent journal of whimsical food and botanical living. Inspired by the garden and the changing seasons, I share recipes that bring a little more beauty, creativity, and intention to everyday life.


Welcome, I’m Sarah

My idea of a good time is wandering through the best farmers market or grocery foraging for interesting ingredients, and dreaming up what to make with them. As a mother and recipe developer who’s called many corners of the world home, I’ve always found joy in exploring local markets, cooking with the seasons, and bringing flowers into just about everything.

Frolic & Fare is my little collection of botanical recipes, seasonal inspiration, and creative ideas for making everyday life and holidays a little more beautiful. I’m so happy you’re here!

a group of pink flowers on a plant
our Garden

Here in Virginia’s Zone 7b, my little garden is slowly coming into its own. It’s our second year in this home, and I’m finding so much joy in growing edible flowers, fragrant herbs, and seasonal vegetables indoors year round. I’m endlessly fascinated by the ways plants can be used beyond the garden, from flowers pressed into shortbread and herbs steeped into tea to botanical infusions, natural colors, and homemade gifts. Every season brings something new to grow, harvest, and experiment with in my kitchen. Here’s a look at what’s growing, blooming, and inspiring my botanical adventures this 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
Latest Posts

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)

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
our Table

Autumn is one of my favorite seasons to spend in the kitchen. As the markets fill with pumpkins, squash, apples, and pears, I find myself drawn to slow cooking, fragrant herbs, warm spices, and recipes that make the most of the harvest.

Explore our collection of autumn recipes, from cozy family dinners and seasonal baking to botanical treats and homemade traditions inspired by everything this beautiful season has to offer.

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Love Notes
a book and coffee on a table