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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Recipes
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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Spring Greens Fritters (with Evening Primrose Root!)
I admit it, I’m feeling a little cocky. After a long winter with very few fresh veg, spring greens are…
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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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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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