Articles: forage
Daylily Dangers and Delights
Got some daylilies taking over your garden? Instead of weeding them out, try eating them instead! A common vegetable in China and Japan, the daylily is more…
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Mull it Over: Mulberries, Memories, and Muffins
Mulberries have a special power of unlocking memories. Catching a whiff of a pie in the oven or taking that first delicious bite will transport you back…
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The Hunt for Wild Huckleberries and Buckwheat Huckleberry Buckle Cake
Huckleberries are a true prize for fruit foragers. Describing them as “intense, juicy, and addictive,” author Sara Bir has the lowdown on where and how to harvest…
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Foraging For Wild Strawberries
Have you ever stumbled across wild strawberries? Growing along the sunny banks and around a forest edge, along roadsides, hillsides or even in your own back yard, wild…
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Raspberry and Blueberry Soda: Brewing Up Some Bubbles
One of the best ways to begin brewing is by dipping your toes in the bubbling waters of homemade soda. This recipe for Mountain Raspberry and Blueberry…
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Ramp It Up A Notch: Tabasco-Style Ramp Hot Sauce
Looking for a delicious (and spicy) DIY project to work on this spring? This recipe for foraged, tabasco-style ramp hot sauce is sure to turn up the…
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Wild Edibles: 5 Tips for Beginner Foragers
New to foraging? Here are a few beginner tips to get you started on your hunt for wild edibles! And next time you are taking a walk…
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How to Forage and Store Wild Greens
Whether you are an expert forager or new to the skill, it’s important to understand how to store your freshly picked bounty. Luckily, author Alan Bergo has…
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Delightfully Fizzy Honeysuckle Cordial
Oh, honeysuckle…how we love thee. If only there was a way to capture the sweet essence of this plant so we could enjoy it more than just…
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Forager’s Spring Curry: A Wild, Seasonal Recipe
Nothing says “spring” like a fresh, foraged meal! Savor the flavors of the season with this mouth-watering spring curry recipe. The following is an excerpt from Forage,…
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Spruce Tip Key Lime Pie: A Flavorful, Foraged Dessert
Nothing is quite as sweet as baking a dessert with ingredients you foraged for yourself. This spruce tip key lime pie recipe is simple, delicious, and sure…
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Thanksgiving Takes an Adventurous Twist with This Foraged and Fermented Menu
From gathering items from the woods to fermenting your own bubbly, there’s something about working for your supper that makes it so much more delicious when you…
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Crunchy Candied Tree Leaves: A Natural Fall Dessert Topper
Instead of raking and throwing away fallen leaves this autumn, what if we repurposed them and turned them into something beautiful & delicious? Embrace the natural flavors…
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Roasted Root Veggies with Pomegranate Drizzle
Do you still have an abundance of root veggies from your final fall harvest? You’re in luck! This pomegranate drizzle will add just the right amount of “oomph”…
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Foraging Up A Fall Picnic: Wild & Fresh Recipes for Fall
Picture it: you just laid out your picnic blanket, there’s a crisp breeze in the air, the leaves are turning colors, and you’re about to eat some…
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Triple Apple Snack Cake: The Perfect Autumn Treat
Nothing says “autumn” like the smell of baked apples and spices fresh out of the oven. This triple apple snack cake uses applesauce, apple cider, and fresh…
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Move Over Squirrels, It’s Acorn Harvesting Time!
Think neighborhood squirrels are the only ones who can benefit from the abundance of acorns in the fall? Think again. These small fruits, which are completely edible for…
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The Surprisingly Sweet Secret of Crab Apples
Visiting an orchard to pick apples is fun, but foraging for crab apples in your neighborhood is even better. These small fruits are easy to find, simple to…
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Homemade Applesauce: A Life-Changing Fall Snack
Want an on-the-go snack without having to go to the grocery store? Whip up a batch of this must-try homemade applesauce for a fresh fall snack whenever…
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Fruity Ferments: End of Summer Fruit Kvass
Fruit kvass is a great first ferment for beginners. All you need is fruit, whey or ginger bug, and jar to hold the ferment. Start this recipe…
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The Radiant Raspberry: Foraging For and Cooking With Wild Raspberries
Raspberries: they’re sweet, flavorful, extremely versatile, and can be found in your own backyard or local forest. Forage for raspberries yourself and use them to create delicious dishes, as…
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Forage For Ice Cream
We’re over plain vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. This summer, we’re craving some new and original ice cream flavors! Forage for your own ingredients and create a one-of-a-kind…
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In Search of Wild Yeast: Using Foraged Yeast to Create Your Own Brews
Since the dawn of humanity, people have enjoyed a deep relationship with yeasts. You may not realize it, but yeast spores are present everywhere. They’re in the air…
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Cooking with Fir: A Taste of the Holidays
The scent of fir trees is a holiday staple. From seasonal greenery to candles, the aroma heralds “the most wonderful time of the year.” If you’re looking…
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How to Preserve Olive Fruit Leather in 5 Easy Steps
Autumn olives are quite the berry. No added sugar is required! Give it a try and keep some delicious and nourishing olive fruit leather on hand for…
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