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 … [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 up in spots throughout town. It got me thinking about workhorse greens—those abundant, useful, nutritious plants that are easy to gather in quantity, but not necessarily … [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 recipe. This hearty vegan chili is delicious on its own, but we’ve been enjoying it on a twice-baked potato smothered in vegan cheese sauce. It's extremely satisfying, and … [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 whether a whortleberry counts as a huckleberry? I had the chance to dive into these questions and more on the Year of Plenty podcast with host Poldi Wieland. It was a fun, … [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 spines firm up, you can boil the green shoots and tender branch tips of the developing plants for a mild, spinach-like green. Our prickly tumbleweeds belong to plants … [Read more...]
