There are few different plants found in North America that can be used to make a coffee or tea substitute. However finding caffeine can be a challenge. Cleaves are oddly enough (at least, it’s odd to me) in the same family as coffee. Yes, coffee. It’s seeds can be...
There are few different plants found in North America that can be used to make a coffee or tea substitute. However finding caffeine can be a challenge. Cleaves are oddly enough (at least, it’s odd to me) in the same family as coffee. Yes, coffee. It’s seeds can be...
Autumn olives are an invasive species commonly found on farms or roadsides. Birds love the gorgeous, fall berries, especially cedar wax wings. Some people love the berries, some find them a bit tart. They are significantly less tart and sweet after the first frost of the fall, but they...
Making gnocchi is very easy and it’s a great way to use potatoes. It just takes a little bit of time. It takes me about an hour an half. You can use gluten free flour with xanthum gum or regular flour and the results will be very similar. Wild...
Macaroons are naturally gluten free because they use almond flour rather than regular flour. They can be easily made paleo by reducing the sugar and using honey instead of refined sugar. It’s a great party treat and super fun to make. These take a bit of practice to get...
Wintergreen, also often called teaberry, grows in forests with dappled sunlight. There are several species that are all called “wintergreen” and they are all in the family Ericaceae. Oil of wintergreen is from the leaves of Gaultheria procumbens. Identification Wintergreen is low growing and forms a carpet along the...
Acorns It’s not secret that we can eat acorns. It’s a great, survival food. And there are many unexpected health benefits as well. They are rich in antioxidants and are considered beneficial to gut health. They have over 60 beneficial plan compounds that can protect cells from damage. They...
Dock is a fairly common, perennial weed introduced from Europe. Found in most states in the Unites States, you’ll also find it in New Zealand, Australia, and many other countries throughout the world. It’s in the buckwheat family, Polygonacea, and often called cushy-cows, butterdock, kettle dock, curly dock, and...
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a sprawling, delicious highly nutritious plant common in yards and gardens across the United States as well as in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. There are some related, edible species as well with between 90 and 120 species in the genus Stellaria....
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a sprawling, delicious highly nutritious plant common in yards and gardens across the United States as well as in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. There are some related, edible species as well with between 90 and 120 species in the genus Stellaria....