I dreamt of a pace and a place where we all have the freedom, time, resources and encouragement needed for our endless ideas and inspiration. From creating slow recipes, artistry to gardening, or a combination of them together. This has been my life dream. Frolic and Fare is where it came true.
Hi friend! I'm Sarah. I'm a mother, gardener, herbalist and edible flower enthusiast.
Before the pandemic I was career driven, working in healthcare, specifically, sleep medicine. An interesting career indeed. However, when the world shut down I found myself playing in the garden with my two young children, the most blissful time of my life. We would gather little blossoms and herbs and put them in pots of water, making "fairy soup" with no where to go, nothing to do. I found so much peace just being present with my children in the garden, it was our little universe and I thrived on it.
As the world returned to its fast paced speed, I knew I wanted to develop skills that allowed me to stay home in the garden with my children as much as possible. That's how Frolic and Fare was born. I taught myself how to bake, take photos, garden, blog, and build community. I learned to trust myself and to lean into my inner artist. And now I like to teach the beautiful lessons I learned each step of the way. I believe everyone deserves the privilege to do what makes their heart sing. I truly didn't know, in our modern world, it was possible anymore. But here we are, doing what we love. Our family beaming, doing what we know is right for us. I want that for everyone. A naive, kindred soul, I know. One can dream, can't they? I'm an optimist. If I can do it, why can't you? I'm just a regular mom, from Danbury Connecticut, watching her dreams come true.
At home, I add herbs & edible flowers to everything imaginable, and weave my magic into our meals with intention and purpose. We live mindfully and use whole ingredients that are sourced locally whenever possible to develop gourmet, garden inspired recipes. We celebrate traditions in a modern world, making our food approachable and fun. These skills allow us to celebrate the beauty of growing something fresh and incorporating into to the table, the heart of the home. I believe this is the standard we should all have for our food and homes. You deserve organic produce, beautiful blooms, wild food, peace and ease with each meal. It's not something inherently taught anymore, and I hope to inspire you to bring the magic into your home. Let's be the ones to capture this magic and pass it along. We all have it in us, it's deeply rooted in our nature. Just explore it and trust the process. If I've inspired you in anyway, I've succeeded. Hooray!
Earthly things I cherish: Seeing flowers in bloom. Rose gardens. The smell of freshly cut grass. Taking a bubble bath. Going on a hike. Foraged finds. Vintage kitchenware. A bouquet of lilacs. Kettle corn. A handwritten letter. A good, strong latte. Old ornate frames. Oil paintings. Sunlight pouring into a window.
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?
The birth of my second child, my son Patrick. I wanted to grow something for myself 🙂 other than my children. An act of selfishness. A baby to nurture and develop that was truly my own.
How did you learn how to blog?
Just like anything, you start with no knowledge, and make every mistake in the book until you find your voice. I started as a DIY blog. Sharing non toxic recipes of all sorts. I decided to niche into food, specifically edible flowers because it was what I was most passionate about. I could talk about food and flowers all day.
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?
Amazingly, yes. It is possible to share what you love the most with the world and live comfortably. We all set our own standards of what that means to us. I love what I do. I feel like a child each day, excited to play, create, and bring new ideas to light.
Where do you live?
Our family moves fairly regularly for my husband's career (every 3 years). We are currently living in Muscat, Oman. A wonderful, beautiful gem of a place. We are American, and call Washington DC "home".