Spencer made ink from foraged chaga and I was lucky enough to get to check out the process. It smelled like an earthy vanilla. The ink came out a beautiful golden brown. We listened to the album “Feed the Family” by Possessed by Paul James. Westbrook, ME. October 13, 2025.

Spencer uses a mortar and pestle to crush up the chaga. Westbrook, ME. October 13, 2025. Canon 5D Mark IV.
Spencer uses a mortar and pestle to crush up the chaga. Westbrook, ME. October 13, 2025. Canon 5D Mark IV.
Recipes from the book "MAKE INK". Westbrook, ME. October 13, 2025. Canon 5D Mark IV.
Measuring and pouring distilled water to boil the chaga. Westbrook, ME. October 13, 2025. Canon 5D Mark IV.
Spencer tending to the mixture boiling on the stove. Westbrook, ME. October 13, 2025. Canon 5D Mark IV.
Pouring the mixture through a coffee filter to get chunks out. Westbrook, ME. October 13, 2025. Canon 5D Mark IV.
Pouring the mixture through a coffee filter to get chunks out. Westbrook, ME. October 13, 2025. Canon 5D Mark IV.
Spencer and Harlan's kitchen. Featuring Harlan's chicken soup. Westbrook, ME. October 13, 2025. Canon 5D Mark IV.
Previous

Kitchens
Next

Miscellaneous