Magda is a poet, witch and scrap-gardener…
Born and raised in London, Magda is currently living in the mountains of Colorado, on unceded Ute land, where she is apprenticing on a seed farm. Her passion for climate justice, plant-based education are matched by her interest in tarot, traditional food practices and witchy shit.
She writes Scrap Kitchen a weekly newsletter that delves into foraging, climate adaptation, food waste and tarot. Sign up to receive a Monday morning dose of recipes, plants and justice…
The Comeback Kid- Refresh Mag
An opinion piece about recovering from burnout, reassessing priorities and moving forward. Written for the burnout theme.
Gardening on Grey Days- Refresh Mag
Long form piece discussing the power of plants and reconnection with nature in dealing with mental health.
Liberties of Rejection- RefreshMag
Exploring the intricacies of rejection, from romance to careers, and the tools needed to embrace it.
By buying a “coffee”, or signing up for monthly donations, you are helping to fund creative work, including my weekly newsletter, published poetry and other long-form pieces. Scrap Kitchen will always be free but its creation takes time and energy, thank you for your support.
Backtalk-
Antonym Lit Mag
A poem about conversations with the sun, written for the Blood and Water Issue.
Origins-
Boshemia Mag
Three poems about familial connections; lost found and remembered.
Glamour-
Polemical Zine
A poem on the powerful ritual of “Glamour”, from warpaint to your favourite clothes.
Latest Scrap Kitchen Newsletters
- Let's get the conversation going on climate adaptation, knowledge sharing and the future of food. Discussion Thread.
- Mabon celebrations, an incoming frost and a watery full moon. Recipes for acorn bread along with ponderings on the autumnal equinox.
- Wasp stings, edible flowers and market stalls. Recipes for hollyhocks and how to save their seeds…
- Scrap Kitchen 22- Attempts at camping, mushroom foraging and chats with young farmers
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