Author: Ashley

Wild Leek Sourdough Bread

Wild Leek Sourdough Bread

If you follow along with me on instagram you’ll know that I have been really into the sourdough baking as of late. Bread, bagels, naan, brownies, cinnamon buns, crackers, hot cross buns, you name it, I’ve probably made a sourdough version of it.

Big Cozy Vibes Tahini Granola

Big Cozy Vibes Tahini Granola

As we push through (hopefully) the last of these chilly early-spring days, which are very reminiscent of winter, I’m finding myself really enjoying the simple comforts of curling up with a mug of tea, a good book, and my favourite granola. If I had to 

Photo Journal No. 2: Florence + the Machine High as Hope Tour, 2019

Photo Journal No. 2: Florence + the Machine High as Hope Tour, 2019

As some of you may have realized, these photos are a couple years old. I was scrolling through my blog the other day reading through old posts and reminiscing on past adventures, one of which was my first experience seeing Florence + the Machine live in concert back in 2016. I don’t know about you, but since Covid started ruling our lives almost a year ago (how has it been a year?!) I started living vicariously through my old photos and memories to give me something to look forward to when life is able to resume. I realized that I never shared the photographs that I captured during my second experience seeing Florence live, so I invite you to take a walk down memory lane with me to the evening of May 26th, 2019. Continue reading Photo Journal No. 2: Florence + the Machine High as Hope Tour, 2019

DIY At Home Shawarma (aka Fake Lazeez)

DIY At Home Shawarma (aka Fake Lazeez)

When I’m at school I love to get Shawarma from a chain called Lazeez. I discovered this glorious chain (which is conveniently located around the corner from my home!) last year and it’s been an epic love affair ever since.

Fragrant Brown Lentil Dahl

Fragrant Brown Lentil Dahl

Hello all! Disclaimer: I am fully aware that June is in full swing and that the weather is, on average, quite consistently hot at this point and this recipe may seem to be better suited for colder temperatures, but I’m here to tell ya that 

Photo Journal No. 1: Playing with Film

Photo Journal No. 1: Playing with Film

I’ve decided to try something a little bit different. I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned this before, but before Olive + Wisteria was Olive + Wisteria, it was local adventures and it was a tumblr page dedicated to sharing my photography, quotes I like, books, and thoughts. As I grew up, so did local adventures. I created an instagram with the same name and gradually transitioned to that as my primary platform, as opposed to tumblr. Continue reading Photo Journal No. 1: Playing with Film

Creamy White Bean Soup

Creamy White Bean Soup

So, I have a kinda funny story for you all. Well, my life is all kind of a funny story, but this situation really takes the cake. Leading up to Christmas holidays I was experiencing discomfort in my lower jaw near the back of my 

Cozy Oatmeal + Cranberry Cookies

Cozy Oatmeal + Cranberry Cookies

With my personal week from hell now officially behind me, I am in a rather celebratory mood and what better way to celebrate than with cookies? For all those who are unaware, last week I had four midterms, which was already bad enough, but I 

Warming Veggie Noddle Soup

Warming Veggie Noddle Soup

Well, it’s finally starting to feel like fall and I don’t just mean because of the weather. At this point every one of my roommates (including myself) has been sick, midterms are getting ready to kick my ass and it gets dark before 8pm. Continue reading Warming Veggie Noddle Soup

End of Summer Pesto Pasta

End of Summer Pesto Pasta

This has been my go-to meal all summer and continues to be now. Before I left for school I made a huge batch of pesto and froze it to enjoy throughout my fall semester. This recipe is super easy and tasty. I may be a