Journal

Share Taproot with your community!

Library subscriptions can make our content more accessible to a broader community and allow folks a chance to experience the magazine before committing to subscribing themselves. So, whether you're a longtime subscriber excited to share Taproot with like-minded folks in your town, or you've never seen the magazine in real life and would like to check it out ~ we encourage you to spread the word to your favorite librarian.

Join us at the New England Farm & Fiber Festival

New England friends! Join us on Sunday February 5th ~ in Boston for a day of farm and fiber fun! The New England Farm & Fiber Festival is back and we're thrilled to be co-hosting the event with Wing & A Prayer Farm. Enjoy an array of farm yarn vendors, handmade goods, presentations, crafting demos, and more! Plus, we'll be there with magazines hot off the press and subscription specials too. This event is a knitter's dream!

Introducing our 2023 Cover Artist: Nina Pace

Nina Pace is a painter, illustrator and surface designer based just outside of New York City, where she lives with her husband and their two young daughters. She studied painting at the Rhode Island School of Design and illustration at Syracuse University. She later earned an MFA from the Hoffberger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Corn Pudding

My take on corn pudding stays true to the custard base this dish is characterized by, but kicks up the flavor a notch with thyme, nutmeg, and smoked sea salt. Pass this around any holiday table, and get ready for the compliments (and groans of delight!) to come tumbling in. Makes one 9 x 13-inch casserole.

Announcing our 2023 Themes! Submissions now open.

2023! Can you believe it's just around the corner? Our team has so much fun dreaming up, debating, and choosing our six theme words each year. We think this set of themes - for our twelfth year in print - is a very special collection. We can't wait to dive into each topic, see what our wonderful contributors come up with, and share it all with you in the year ahead.

Guess the 2023 Themes!

So you've done the wordle and the crossword... well we've got one more word game for you this weekend! It's almost time to reveal our themes for the upcoming year, and we always like to have a little fun first!

Call for Maine Makers at Taproot Market!

We love hosting local makers here at Taproot Market (in Portland, Maine) and are beginning to schedule our fall Saturday pop-ups! We are seeking local makers whose process and goods complement and align with the aesthetic and ethos of our market and magazine ~ products surrounding themes of food, farm, craft, and community, thoughtfully and sustainably made.

Back-to-School Donation Drive for Maine Needs

We're pleased to be collaborating with Maine Needs at Taproot Market, to collect back-to-school donations. See below for a list of suggested items to donate. Bring your donations to drop off when you visit Taproot Market, during open hours through the month of August. Thanks for helping support this community effort!

An update on Issue 51::IMAGINE

Imagine….holding Issue 51::IMAGINE in your hands, flipping through the pages and finding all manner of inspiration, ideas, and beauty. SOON, you’ll be doing just that, but I’m writing today to let you know that it will be coming to you a bit later than expected.

Call for Vendors! Maker's Market at Wing & a Prayer Farm - Deadline extended!

Taproot Maker's Market at Wing & a Prayer Farm, Sunday, July 24, 11am-5pm. Call for makers! Taproot is seeking vendors for a curated Maker's Market in collaboration with our friends at Wing & a Prayer Farm. We are looking for vendors with high quality, handcrafted goods including, but not limited to pottery, jewelry, prints, paper goods, fiber crafts, and herbal products.

Next Taproot Craft Night in Portland, Maine!

Join us at Après, our neighbors over on Anderson Street, for a fun and informal night of crafting and community. Bring whatever you're working on, or supplies for that project you've been itching to start, and unwind with a tasty beverage from Après (hard ciders, seltzers, and non-alcoholic options available for purchase).

Subscribe for IMAGINE!

Issue 51::IMAGINE is coming in June and you won't want to miss out on this one. It's full of color and whimsy to keep you dreaming all summer long. Plus, so many craft projects you won't know where to start!