A bit about Sarah Buckley
I’m Sarah, originally from Connecticut and currently based in Virginia (zone 7b), where I live with my husband and our two children.
I founded Frolic and Fare in 2020 during a deeply transitional season of life. What began as a personal creative outlet soon evolved into something more meaningful: a place where food, nature, and thoughtful living intersect. Today, Frolic and Fare reflects my passion for refined seasonal cooking, botanical ingredients, and creating beauty through simple, intentional rituals.
Our family relocates frequently for my husband’s career, which has meant stepping away from my own professional path more than once. Rather than see that as a limitation, I chose to create something lasting, no matter where we land. Frolic and Fare became my way of building continuity through creativity: developing recipes, working with garden grown ingredients, and sharing moments around the table that feel both elegant and deeply personal.
What began as a small creative practice has grown into a space dedicated to seasonal inspiration, botanical baking, and the art of elevating everyday food.
My recipes lean mostly toward the sweet, with the occasional savory dish, and are always guided by the seasons. I’m particularly drawn to fragrant, fleeting ingredients fresh herbs, edible flowers, and bright citrus. Much of my inspiration comes from the garden, where blossoms and herbs often find their way into tender scones, delicate cookies, and simple, elegant cakes. Whenever something begins to bloom, I can’t help but imagine the ways it might elevate a dessert pressed into decoration, steeped into a syrup, or infused into sugar.
Frequently asked questions
What does Frolic and Fare mean
To frolic (VERB) play or move about in a cheerful, playful and lively way.
Fare (NOUN) a range of food of a particular type.
Frolic and fare means playful food. I believe the act of producing meals for our loved ones should be fanciful, fun, playful, full of creative spirit. Like a frolic in a flower field.
What inspired your blog?
Moving to Tunisia.
How did you learn how to blog?
After 5 years, I still don’t know how to blog. I’m just showing up whenever I can.
How did you learn photography?
I practiced each and every day until I felt I had developed my own style. I learned to shoot manual, understanding the exposure triangle to become a better technical photographer to maximize photo shoots. I learned to understand and appreciate light, composition and color theory.
Is blogging your career?
No it is not. Blogging is my hobby.
Where do you live?
Our family moves fairly regularly for my husband’s career (every 3 years). We used to live in Muscat, Oman. A wonderful, beautiful gem of a place. We are currently in Virginia. Who knows where we will be next.