magnolia recipes - jelly, quick pickles, drinks
April 5, 2024

Magnolia Recipes: From Pickles and Jelly to Cocktails & Vinegars

Magnolia flowers are easily in my Top 5 favorite wild foods. In addition to being stunningly beautiful, they are insane flavor bombs of citrusy,...

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shagbark hickory syrup recipe
March 17, 2024

Smoky, Sweet Shagbark Hickory Syrup Recipe

Shagbark hickory trees grow abundantly here in New England. They are one of the easiest trees to identify, as their bark hangs loosely around...

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pine needle soda recipe
February 16, 2024

How to Make Pine Needle Soda

It's mid-Feburary in New England, and while there is an ever-constant threat of nor-easters and blizzards, I can finally start to see the light...

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roasted artichokes
February 10, 2024

Super Easy, Super Tasty, Super Bowl Snacks

Hosting a Super Bowl party this weekend, pressed on time and not sure what to make? Fear not! Between the salsa and chips, chicken...

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wild mushroom salt recipe
December 5, 2023

Wild Chicken of the Woods Mushroom Salt Mix

The holiday season is ramping up and I am busy getting into high gear! One of my very favorite things to do during the...

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sun choke recipes
November 21, 2023

Wild Sun Choke Soup

It's mid-November and after a truly epic 2023 mushroom season, the fields are calling to me again. I just adore the cyclical nature of...

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Rose Hip Syrup
November 16, 2023

Rose Hip Syrup

Once a very popular foraged food item, rose hips or rose haw are an excellent choice for anyone wanting start foraging. The best part...

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elderberry syrup recipe
November 9, 2023

Elderberry Syrup

There are many reported benefits of elderberries. Not only are they packed with antioxidants, but they also help address cold and flu symptoms, support...

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picked chicken of the woods recipe
October 13, 2023

Pickled Wild Mushrooms

My goal this year is to try a wider variety of preserving techniques and thus far my experimenting has really paid off. I have...

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Mushroom Hunter Soup recipe
October 13, 2023

Mushroom Hunter’s Soup – No Cream Needed

Eager to sample the fruits of my forage, I decided to try my hand at making a creamless, flourless mushroom soup. Crazy, I know!...

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