Journal
A Love Letter From (and to) Taproot
It is with a very heavy heart that I share this update today. Issue 59::STITCH will be the last issue of Taproot Magazine. After twelve years, I have made the incredibly difficult decision to cease publication. Despite every effort and many, many attempts to “keep on keeping on” as a magazine, it has become clear that it is no longer a feasible possibility. The cost of production, printing, and shipping has continued to rise over the past three years to a point where - despite major restructuring and giant cuts in costs we can control - we no longer have the financial or physical resources to print another issue. It is time for Taproot to come to a close.
Subscription Update
We are happy to tell you that, after a delay, Issue 59::STITCH is on the printing press at this very moment, with an anticipated in-home delivery date of mid-December. We are incredibly grateful for your support and patience during this challenging time in our publishing journey.
Your Long Weekend To Do List!
‘Tis the season for…. To Do lists! All of us at Taproot are big fans of those almighty To Do lists, and want to share some of our most important ones for this time of year...
Taproot Table: A Thanksgiving Guide from the Back Issues
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! It's a great year to add a little something new to your menu. You just never know what will stick and become the next forever favorite! Pull your Taproot collection off the shelf and see what catches your eye. To help jog your memory....here's a little roundup from the pages ~ from brunch to beverages and more in between!
An important update about Issue 59::STITCH
We know it's been a while since Taproot landed in your mailbox. We are writing today with the unfortunate news that Issue 59::STITCH has been delayed. You can now anticipate it arriving in December. We sincerely apologize for this delay and ask for your patience and grace as we weather this storm and while you await STITCH. It’s a beautiful issue, so full of cozy and crafty deliciousness that you’ll love.
2024 Themes Word Search!
So you've done the wordle and the crossword... well we've got one more word game for you this week! It's almost time to reveal our themes for the upcoming year, and we always like to have a little fun first! The six theme words for 2024 are hidden in this word search. Your best clue ~ what we're all about: food, farm, family, and craft. Plus 60 themes already published or in the works that you know will not be the answers.
Get Outside! Energy for the Trail Recipes
In celebration of Earth Day, enjoy two recipes perfect for pairing with your next outdoor adventure. Recipes by Sarah Davidson, originally published in Issue 19::WANDER. Photographs by Demetria Provatas.
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.