Welcome to My Moonstone Kitchen!

I’m a photographer, video creator, and recipe developer with a passion for balanced well-being. This blog is a space for recipes, DIYs, and resources designed to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. From seasonal recipes to cozy living advice, I’m here to empower and encourage you to live your happiest, most vibrant life.

hi, i’m haley!

My Story

I was so fortunate to spend my early childhood immersed in nature, with our family’s home bordering a nature preserve. My sister and I would spend sun-dappled summer afternoons making ‘fairy food’ out of wild pansies we picked from the meadow, fresh thyme plucked from my mother’s garden, and magic water we carried from a nearby stream in plastic sandcastle buckets.

And here I am, twenty years later, still making ‘fairy food’—only this time, it’s for real-life humans who inspire me with their magic—the givers, makers, healers, and caretakers of the world. People who, despite giving so much to others, are perhaps are still struggling to love themselves and feel at peace in their bodies.

Me (right) and my sister, Skye (left) in our favorite fairy attire.

I believe nourishing food and self-care should be for everyone, and I do my best to create recipes and share lifestyle tips that are accessible and easy. My hope is that every time you sprinkle flower petals into your bath, blend herbs into your smoothies, or spritz your skin with homemade botanical mist, these simple yet intentional acts of self-care will serve as powerful reminders of your worth.

These are the recipes, DIYs, and rituals I use to connect with nature and honor my inner child—and I hope they’ll serve you in the same way. I am deeply inspired by seasonal ingredients where I live, flavors and spices from other cuisines, herbalism, and of course, the work of the many incredible creatives I admire in this space.

My Food Philosophy

This blog is designed to help you cultivate a positive relationship with food and the body you’re living in. Though I am adamant about body positivity today, my relationship with food hasn’t always been a healthy one. In my teens, I suffered from an eating disorder, the emotional remnants of which followed me into my early twenties in the form of anxiety, perfectionism, and self-deprivation, even after I’d physically recovered.

After years of hard work and counseling, I’ve reclaimed a balanced, positive relationship with food where I eat what feels right for me—and to now be in a position where I can uplift others by sharing my journey. 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…

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 recovered from mental illness and discovered 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. 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 fiancé Alex and our adorable tabby cat, Oberon.