Cold and flu season is upon us, but fret not my foraging friends! The forests and fields offer an incredible array of plants and fungi to help ward off those pesky coughs, sniffling noses and winter blahs. Late fall in my house means its time to get tincturing. Tinctures have been used for centuries by herbalists and healers alike and can be made from plants or fungi.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And, while everyone is busy finalizing guest lists, shopping for the perfect turkey and coordinating cooking duties, I wanted to share one of my favorite recipes that is guaranteed to wow your friends and family this holiday season – pickled jerusalem artichokes!
Before the tree syrup tapping, winter tea mixing and general dormant distresses of full winter are upon us, I invite you to enjoy the last of our fall months outside. For my November forages, I wanted to add additional aspects – tastings and workshops – that I am hoping will both intrigue and encourage you to experiment throughout the winter months.
It’s officially apple picking season! While most in New England may be heading to their local apple orchards for cider donuts (omg my favorite!) and their $40 bag of apples, may I suggest a fun family forage that is totally free? Crab apples!
It’s soup season! With nighttime temperatures creeping downward, it’s the perfect time to tuck in and make some delicious mushroom soup. Earlier this week I was lucky enough to harvest a perfect 2 pound chicken of the woods.
It’s officially fall my friends – harvest time for farmers, squirrels and foragers alike. From fruits and nuts to fungi and herbs, a wide variety of delicious wild edibles are prime for picking right now.
I have a number of grape-centric creations going in the kitchen, starting with the classic grape jelly. Normally, I despise grape jelly. The texture is off-putting and the flavor is too sweet. But introduce wild grapes into the mix and the results are other worldly.
August has come and gone in the blink of an eye. The intense heat and humidity that kicked off the month has given way to cooler night temperatures and thunderstorms – a perfect combination for fall fungi hunting.