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Violet Thumbprint Cookies
Common blue violet (Viola sororia) is one of my childhood favorite plants. I spent many barefoot, summer days in my hammock under a mimosa tree watching the hummingbirds flit here and there and reading novels – while eating violet leaves and flowers below me whenever I’d get hungry. I remember begging my dad to…
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How to grow a Doomsday Garden
If you’re building a survival garden or preparing for a SHTF crisis, you’ll want to focus on crops that are calorie-dense, easy to grow, and reliable. We can never predict the exact moment of an economic collapse or sudden shutdown of the grid and a garden takes several years to build and learn how to…
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How to Survive a Flood
How to Survive a Flood Expert Tips from a Former State Floodplain Planner In light of the major flooding events we’ve seen across the country this past year and this recent event in Texas involving and overnight summer camp, I want to share some essential tips for how to survive a flood—before, during, and after.…
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One of our favorite cookbooks is The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook by Dinah Bucholz. We made at least one dish from this book every week and have been steadily making our way through all of the recipes! If you don’t have her book and love to cook and/or love Harry Potter, this is a great…
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Foraging Morels
Morels are an easy beginner mushroom and incredibly delicious even for the most cautious of eaters. Edibility Morels are a delicacy sought after by gourmet chefs and foodies. They are mainly harvested in the wild and therefore can be difficult to find. Their earthy, nutty, delicious smell and flavor will turn anyone into a…
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Wildcrafting Salmon with Sorrel Sauce
Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is one of the first wild edible plants I learned and began foraging on my own. This small plant is surprisingly tasty, with a pleasant sour burst. You can eat it plain or sprinkle it on a salad to boost flavor. Identification Habitat: A native plant to Europe, Asia, and the…
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Live Longer with Turkey Tail Mushrooms
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) is a common mushroom in North America as well as other parts of the world. One of the best things is that its available 8 months out of the year whereas most mushrooms are only available for a few days to up to two months of the year! You’ll want to…
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Mulberry
Mulberries (Morus spp.) are very common in certain parks, yet it’s surprising to me how few people actually know about them and how often they are called “junk trees.” They will drop the fruit on cars, making a huge mess in the early summer, but the birds love them and they are an excellent wild…
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Yarrow
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of the most important wild medicinal herbs you need to know! It was used during the Civil War and the Revolutionary War to heal wounds. Identification Leaves: Compound, ornate, feather, and downy leaves. They are very soft to the touch and when you crush one and smell it, the scent…
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Wild Field Garlic Salad Dressing
