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Favorite Zucchini Recipe – Crema de Calabacín
Do you have more zucchinis than you know what to do with? Are you looking for a new recipe that makes even slightly overgrown zucchinis shine? This simple and satisfying soup of Spanish origin will help you find gratitude for zucchini’s generosity. When you whip up and enjoy your first ... Read more
Herbal-Infused Vinegar
Wild greens popping up in the forest and fields are among the first heralds of springtime. One of our favorite things to do with these mineral-rich plants is to make herbal-infused vinegar. It’s easy to do and offers lots of health benefits. What’s more, it’s a tasty way to preserve ... Read more
How to Make Maple Syrup
To make maple syrup, collect sap from sugar maple trees (Acer saccharum) and cook it down. This is done by placing small tubes (also known as “taps” or “spiles”) into shallow holes in the tree’s trunk; they direct the sap into buckets or other receptacles. After collecting it, pour the ... Read more
Pickling techniques: Lacto-fermentation vs. Vinegar
Aren’t pickles fun? They’re such a great way to preserve the harvest, plus making pickles gives you a chance to experiment with flavor combinations. Not to mention, pickles of all kinds make great snacks and accompaniments to meals. Here we explore two very different ways to turn vegetables into pickles: ... Read more
DIY Paint: Beautiful and 100% Natural
Do It Yourself (DIY) paint is a fabulous way to reduce the presence of toxins in your home. Not to mention that it’s beautiful and improves the “vibe” of a space (the energy of clay tends to be calming and grounding). Plus, it’s so safe that children, elders, or other ... Read more
Elderberry Syrup Recipe, plus Elder Botany and Lore
Days are long and hot, the garden is booming, and the wilds are abundant with berries and fruits. Now is not exactly cold and flu season, but it is the time to pull out our elderberry syrup recipe. Why? Because very soon both wild and cultivated elderberries will be heavy ... Read more
Pokeweed: How to Prepare “Poke Salad”
Pokeweed is a nutritional powerhouse, but be careful, it can also be toxic to humans if it’s not prepared correctly. This voluptuous weed is extremely high in vitamin A, and also has significant amounts of vitamin C, iron and calcium. Additionally, pokeweed contains a unique antiviral protein that may inhibit ... Read more
American Persimmon Facts and Recipes
Botanical name: Diospyros virginiana Common names: American persimmon, ‘Simmon, Sugar Plum Family: Ebenaceae (Ebony family) Harvest time: October-November Uses: Food…so sweet! Habitat and Cultivation tips for American persimmon American persimmons are generally found fruiting at an elevation between 700 and 2700 feet. They seem to prefer well drained soil, ... Read more
The Glories of Chickweed: Uses, Cultivation, Recipes, and More
Stellaria media, Stellaria pubera Family: Caryophyllaceae/Pink family Harvest time: spring and fall Uses: food, medicine Medicinal Uses of Chickweed Herbal actions: laxative, demulcent, refrigerant, anti-Inflammatory. A poultice of chickweed can be especially useful topically for inflammation, abscesses, and anything itchy. Internally, it’s a gentle laxative and is soothing ... Read more
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