I tend to go a little bonkers for acorns. I’ve got them stashed away at every possible stage: unshelled nuts;…
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Foraging
Say Happy New Year with a Wildcrafted Cocktail
Sometimes I wonder if my friends only like me for my cocktails. Do they think I’m a pushover because I…
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g3: a Garlic Mustard Martini
Most cocktails aim for a balance of sweet, sour, and spirit, but not this garlic mustard martini! The g3 is a…
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Wild Garlic (aka field garlic, aka Allium vineale)
The photo is a loving tribute to my soul cat, Sisko who was fond of wild garlic. Some people call…
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Steamed Persimmon Pudding Recipe
When most Americans hear the word pudding, they think of a sweet, creamy, jiggly dessert. But steamed pudding is something…
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Persimmon Black Walnut Cookies
Persimmon black walnut cookies have a satisfying texture and flavor. Thick persimmon pulp makes a soft, moist, cake-like cookie, and…
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