The Herbarium

The Herbarium: Sarsaparilla — The Root That Built the Wild West Saloon

The Herbarium: Sarsaparilla — The Root That Bui...

A Field Entry by Professor Eldrin Nightshade, Alchemist ExtraordinaireClassification: Smilax ornata | Family: Smilacaceae | Origin: Central America, Mexico, the CaribbeanA PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE PROFESSORI will confess something.When I...

The Herbarium: Sarsaparilla — The Root That Bui...

A Field Entry by Professor Eldrin Nightshade, Alchemist ExtraordinaireClassification: Smilax ornata | Family: Smilacaceae | Origin: Central America, Mexico, the CaribbeanA PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE PROFESSORI will confess something.When I...

The Herbarium: Silphium — The Most Valuable Plant That Ever Lived (And Doesn’t Anymore)

The Herbarium: Silphium — The Most Valuable Pla...

A Field Entry by Professor Eldrin Nightshade, Alchemist ExtraordinaireClassification: Unknown | Family: Apiaceae (probable) | Origin: Cyrene, North Africa | Status: Extinct A PERSONAL NOTE I want to begin with...

The Herbarium: Silphium — The Most Valuable Pla...

A Field Entry by Professor Eldrin Nightshade, Alchemist ExtraordinaireClassification: Unknown | Family: Apiaceae (probable) | Origin: Cyrene, North Africa | Status: Extinct A PERSONAL NOTE I want to begin with...

The Herbarium: Sassafras — The Three-Faced Tree That Flavored a Nation

The Herbarium: Sassafras — The Three-Faced Tree...

A Field Entry by Professor Eldrin Nightshade, Alchemist ExtraordinaireClassification: Sassafras albidum | Family: Lauraceae | Origin: Eastern North America A PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE PROFESSOR I want to begin with...

The Herbarium: Sassafras — The Three-Faced Tree...

A Field Entry by Professor Eldrin Nightshade, Alchemist ExtraordinaireClassification: Sassafras albidum | Family: Lauraceae | Origin: Eastern North America A PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE PROFESSOR I want to begin with...

The Herbarium: Asafoetida — The Devil’s Dung That Tastes Like Heaven

The Herbarium: Asafoetida — The Devil’s Dung Th...

A Field Entry by Professor Eldrin Nightshade, Alchemist ExtraordinaireClassification: Ferula assa-foetida | Family: Apiaceae | Origin: Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia A PERSONAL NOTE I want to be honest with you...

The Herbarium: Asafoetida — The Devil’s Dung Th...

A Field Entry by Professor Eldrin Nightshade, Alchemist ExtraordinaireClassification: Ferula assa-foetida | Family: Apiaceae | Origin: Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia A PERSONAL NOTE I want to be honest with you...

The Herbarium: Miracle Berry — The Fruit That Rewrites Reality

The Herbarium: Miracle Berry — The Fruit That R...

A Field Entry by Professor Eldrin Nightshade, Alchemist ExtraordinaireClassification: Synsepalum dulcificum | Family: Sapotaceae | Origin: West Africa A PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE PROFESSOR In thirty-seven years of alchemical practice,...

The Herbarium: Miracle Berry — The Fruit That R...

A Field Entry by Professor Eldrin Nightshade, Alchemist ExtraordinaireClassification: Synsepalum dulcificum | Family: Sapotaceae | Origin: West Africa A PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE PROFESSOR In thirty-seven years of alchemical practice,...

The Herbarium: Mushroom Coffee – When Fungi Infiltrated the Morning Ritual

The Herbarium: Mushroom Coffee – When Fungi Inf...

Discover the fungal phenomenon in Professor Nightshade's Herbarium. From zombie ant cordyceps to lion's mane NGF stimulation, explore mushroom coffee's beta-glucans, $25 billion wellness market, biohacker origins, and why people...

The Herbarium: Mushroom Coffee – When Fungi Inf...

Discover the fungal phenomenon in Professor Nightshade's Herbarium. From zombie ant cordyceps to lion's mane NGF stimulation, explore mushroom coffee's beta-glucans, $25 billion wellness market, biohacker origins, and why people...

Other Stories

2025

Professor Nightshades Journal

Join Professor Eldrin Nightshade as he chronicles his whimsical adventures, perplexing experiments, and profound observations from the mysterious Seventh Atelier. Dive into tales of peculiar magic, unexpected discoveries, and the occasional chaotic encounter. Prepare for a journey into the wonderfully bizarre!
2024

Recipes and Instructionials

Professor Nightshade unlocks the practical (and occasionally peculiar) secrets of his craft. From transforming humble leftover tea leaves into culinary delights and garden marvels, to concocting refreshing mocktail recipes that shimmer with subtle magic, and even mastering the intricacies of Gongfu tea ceremonies, this collection is your guide to infusing everyday life with extraordinary flair. Prepare to experiment, explore, and elevate your skills, one delightful discovery at a time!
2022

Cafe Job Board- Wanted Ads and Notices

A hilarious collection of entertaining wanted ads occasionally posted at the cafe.
12 Week Palate Training Plan

A Master Archivist never loses their place.

Save this 12 week guide to track your progress as you develop your palate and unlock the subtle notes of each brew. A curated training ritual from The Seventh Atelier.