The Siberian elm (aka Ulmus pumila) is among the toughest of trees. Native to Siberia, Mongolia, northern Kashmir, and the…
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Foraging
Autumn Olive Flour Muffins
Several foraging friends have been experimenting with dehydrating fruit, grinding it into flour, then baking with said flour. I admit,…
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Crabapple Pastila: A foraged twist on a classic Russian treat
I’m always looking at old recipe books for interesting foods I can put a foraged spin on, and when I…
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Mallow Meringues: a Light & Airy Cookie Recipe
I enjoy surprising friends with foraged foods, and nothing I’ve made has surprised people more than these sweet, light, mallow…
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Smreka! The easiest fermented beverage you’ve never heard of.
Lest you think there’s nothing to forage for in the depths of winter, think again. Juniper berries are all around…
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Sumac Steamed Buns: Tart & Tasty
I first tasted steamed buns in Japan, although they were flavored with mugwort (also delicious!) rather than sumac. It’s a…
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