Every June I look forward to making elderflower champagne, but this year constant rain has washed away the elderflower pollen,…
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May Wine Recipe: It’s Easier than You Think
Ok. I didn’t get this posted in time for May Day. So sue me. But since sweet woodruff (aka Galium…
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Foraged Nocino: a Delicious Liqueur Made from Unripe Nuts
While most people think of nocino as a traditional Italian digestif, the recipe actually originated in Britain. The Picts (a Celtic…
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Foraged Chai Masala Recipe
I am not a tea drinker. I have nothing against it, but coffee is my go-to, hot beverage. But yesterday…
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Nettle Cordial Recipe (and a Bonus Cocktail)
Many foragers appreciate stinging nettles as mild-flavored, nutritious, spring greens. We use them in pasta, stews, and soups. But not everyone…
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Prickly Pear Syrup Recipe (and a How-to Video!)
No matter how many times I cut open a prickly pear fruit (aka tuna) I’m surprised by its color. On the…
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