Have you ever wondered what to do with acorns? They are an abundant source of starchy food, but you need to know how to process them. … [Read More...]
Eating Russula decolorans: A culinary discovery
For years the copper brittlegill (Russula decolorans) was not on my radar, mainly because I don’t … [Read More...]
Mallow for Sore Throat from Smoke
The sun rose red again this morning and it made me think of everyone in the West living through … [Read More...]
Curried Chickpea & Lentil Salad with Wild Greens
This spring started out dry, but the tansy mustard came up faithfully, covering my yard and popping … [Read More...]
10 Edible Wild Plants to Forage in Spring
Spring is a great time of year for edible wild greens—but the peak happens fast, so you have to … [Read More...]
Acorn Chili Recipe
Acorn chili is a favorite in our house—thankfully, because I've been making a ton of it lately to test this … [Read More...]
Gift Ideas for Foragers
Shopping for someone who loves foraging? Here are some of my favorite gift ideas—items I either use, love, or … [Read More...]
Wild Mustard Seeds—Make Mustard & More!
Wild Mustard Seeds—a one-of-its-kind online class There are so many wild mustards! Some have seeds you can … [Read More...]
Edible Wild Plants of Vietnam
I recently traveled to Vietnam, where I made it my mission to find edible wild plants in three places—the … [Read More...]
New Podcast: WFG on Year of Plenty
Hello foragers! Ever wondered how to tell if ground cherries are ripe, which tumbleweeds you can eat, or … [Read More...]
My Facebook page is back–please follow it!
What happened to Wild Food Girl? On July 3, 2025 I fell victim to a sophisticated hack that gutted my Facebook … [Read More...]
Tumbleweed Two Ways
Do prickly tumbleweeds pile on your house or nearby fence lines? If so, dinner may be close by. Before the … [Read More...]
Biscuitroots Rediscovered
Across the West’s windswept prairies and desert foothills is a group of wild foods that make a brief … [Read More...]
Healthy & Wild series
The new Healthy & Wild series launched on March 15 but you can still check out the first presentation for … [Read More...]
Processing Lamb’s Quarters Seeds into Wild Grain
Have you ever wondered how to process lamb’s quarters or goosefoot seeds (Chenopodium species) into an edible … [Read More...]
