I’m an artist and video creator sharing nature-inspired recipes and creative projects, rooted in seasonal living and everyday magic. I started My Moonstone Kitchen as a blog back in 2019, and while I share mostly Youtube videos these days, this remains a place for written recipes, resources, and my shop. Thanks for stopping by—I’m so glad you’re here!
hi, i’m haley!
My Story
I spent most of my childhood outside, with our family’s home backing up to a small nature preserve with woods and open space. My happiest early memories are of my sister and me spending sun-dappled summer afternoons making “fairy food” with wild pansies picked from a nearby meadow and thyme from my mom’s garden.
Now, more than twenty years later, I’m still making “fairy food”—only this time, it’s with the intention of sharing joy with other people. I’ve been deeply moved by the beautiful messages I’ve received over the years from people who have found joy, inspiration, or comfort in my recipes and videos. That connection, and knowing this work has mattered to someone else, is what keeps me creating.
Me (right) and my sister, Skye (left) in our favorite fairy attire.
I believe good food shouldn’t feel complicated or out of reach, so I do my best to create recipes that are simple, approachable, and meant to fit into real life.
These are the recipes, DIYs, and rituals I use to connect with nature and celebrate my inner child—and I hope they’ll serve you in the same way.
I’m inspired by herbalism, flavors and spices from cuisines around the world, and the seasonal ingredients I cook with at home.
My Food Philosophy
This blog is rooted in cultivating a kinder, more positive relationship with food and the bodies we’re living in. Though I feel strongly about body acceptance today, my relationship with food hasn’t always been a healthy one. In my teens, I struggled with an eating disorder, and even after I’d physically recovered, its emotional remnants followed me into my early twenties in the form of anxiety, depression, and self-deprivation.
After years of hard work and counseling, I’ve found my way back to a more balanced, positive relationship with food and with myself. Being able to share that journey, and hopefully offer encouragement to others along the way, is at the heart of what I share here and in my videos.
Today I nourish my body with fresh produce and whole, nutritious foods, while also treating myself to joyful or nostalgic foods that feed my soul. For that reason, I don’t adhere to any dietary labels or restrictions. While many of the recipes I share here are plant-centered, I regularly eat chicken, fish, cheese, and late-night french fries with my sister.
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Some more facts about me…
Me and Alex at the Renaissance Fair!
I started this blog back in 2019 during a two-year adventure around the U.S. It was a creative outlet for my love of cooking and crafting during a difficult transitional time in my life. What started as a food and lifestyle blog became a record of my healing journey as I discovered more balanced living (although I was completely unaware of it at the time!).
In 2023, I began my Youtube journey and started posting videos regularly once I moved into our rental cottage that spring. After falling in love with creating videos, I decided to transition this blog from my main platform into a space for the recipes I share on Youtube.
I am a huge fantasy nerd, as you can probably guess! :)
I live in a 200-year old cottage in New Jersey with my husband Alex and our adorable tabby cat, Oberon.
