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.
May offers an incredible bounty of beautiful, sweet and delicious edible flowers – both wild and ornamental. While the magnificent magnolias have mainly passed, we are being greeted with new flowers that offer a wide variety of options for enjoyment.
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 at the end of the tunnel – spring! Daylight starts to grow and my body craves sunlight and vitamins.
Cape Cod Wild Cream of Mushroom Soup It’s that time of year when hens are flushing like crazy throughout New England. There is nothing better to enjoy on a cool fall night than a hearty bowl of delicious mushroom soup and my friend Lisa, who lives on Cape Cod, has the best recipe I have ever made or tasted. No surprise, the recipe requires a lot of good butter and cream. For those interested in a cream-less mushroom soup, don’t […]
Easy, abundant and a personal favorite of mine, daylilies offer a wide variety of edible delights. You can find them throughout New England within ornamental landscapes, old homesteads, fields and gardens.