For years the copper brittlegill (Russula decolorans) was not on my radar, mainly because I don’t love the firm, almost crunchy sautéed texture of other Russula species I’ve tried. But this year it called to me—and in September we found the motherlode, copper brittlegills covering the hillside, more … [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 … [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...]
Recipe: Creamy Nettle Soup (vegan)
This stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) soup is quick, easy to make, and full of flavor. A lot of nettle soups … [Read More...]
