On a recent Plantrama podcast, my co-host C.L. Fornari and I were discussing our favorite raspberry recipes and I realized…
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Foraging
Nanking Cherry Sorbet: Recipe
I was thrilled to find Nanking cherries (Prunus tomentosa) in one of my neighborhood alleys last week. It wasn’t a…
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Nanking Cherries: Foraging the ‘Hood
Since moving to the Rockies, I’ve heard lots of people talk about Nanking cherries. They’re a very cold hardy fruit,…
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Crème de Lilac, a Silky, Smooth Lilac Liqueur
Crème de violette is a classic cocktail ingredient with a floral perfume and a deep purple hue. It’s a lovely…
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Cymopterus species: an Edible Desert Ephemeral
Growing up in the Northeast, I’m used to the idea of ephemeral plants, i.e. plants that emerge in spring, take…
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Siberian Elm Samaras: a Snack from a Tree
The Siberian elm (aka Ulmus pumila) is among the toughest of trees. Native to Siberia, Mongolia, northern Kashmir, and the…
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