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....
The Basics The mushroom that we forage is only the most visible part of a larger organism. The mushroom is a fruiting body. Its purpose is to release spores into the environment. Most of the fungus’ body is composed of fine filamentous structures called hyphae which grow through the...
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.
As someone with food allergies, I’m always looking for anything to help improve my health, especially my digestive system. Well, look no further than this natural remedy! The way it works is by using demulcent herbs. A demulcent is an herb that contains large amounts of mucilage, which is...
A little-known foraging secret is that you can find wild quinoa right here in the United States! Common names of this awesome edible include goosefoot, lambs quarters, and pigweed, sometimes even fat hen. It’s Latin name is Chenopodium album is in the same Family and Genus as the quinoa...
One of the things that comes to my mind when I think about fall is acorn flour! Acorns are an amazing survival food that has been used during hard times in Europe and the United states. It’s abundant, free, and easy to gather lots of them quickly. There are...
Wild fruit is perhaps my favorite wild edible to harvest. Don’t think that harvesting ends in spring or summer. Fall is an excellent time to get outside and forage – it isn’t nicknamed harvest season for nothing. Persimmons One of my personal favorites, this was named “The Fruit of...