Hi folks, I just wanted to share this interview I did with Justin and Kory at the Wild Fish & Game podcast from Harvesting Nature. We chatted about all things wild plants—from beeweed, thistles, serviceberries, and wild plums to dandelion jam, piñon nut milk, Christmas … [Read more...]
Wild jelly candies
This year I have been experimenting with wild jelly candies made from the concentrated juice of wild berries including Oregon grape (Mahonia repens), chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), and wild grape (Vitis riparia). This has been complicated by the fact that I wanted them to be … [Read more...]
Dandelion coffee
Today the house is full with a rich, chocolatey aroma, as I have been roasting roots for dandelion coffee—a non-caffeinated beverage once used widely as a coffee substitute. Dandelion coffee is certainly reminiscent of the real deal, but has a deep, fruit-nutty flavor all its … [Read more...]
Oregon grape delight
On a perfect fall morning in a tunnel of quaking aspen, where the sun illuminates the warm pigments of autumn’s change against a brilliant blue sky, there is more to see than just the colors trembling overhead. Across the forest floor spotted with round yellow leaves, Oregon … [Read more...]
Wild seed drink
This gorgeous wild seed drink is one of the best things I’ve made in a while! I used the seeds of peppergrass, a wild mustard you wouldn't think you could enjoy like chia seeds. But you can! There are many species of peppergrass (Lepidum spp.), both native and non-native. I … [Read more...]
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