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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Wild Ginger Syrup Recipe
Making wild ginger syrup is a great way to preserve our native wild ginger. In liquid form, wild ginger can…
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How to Make Your Own Foraged Bitters
What do bitters do? What purpose do they serve in a cocktail? When I first became obsessed with cocktails, I…
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Happy Birthday Leda: A Wildcrafted Wineberry Cocktail Recipe
Wineberry season happens to coincide with the birthday of a very dear friend, so I named this wildcrafted cocktail after…
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Verjuice: How to Make A Local Lemon Juice Substitute
What would we do without lemon juice? It’s an essential ingredient in both cooking and mixology, two of my favorite…
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