Chives are one of the easiest herbs to grow, and I think they belong in every backyard garden. They are perennial, meaning that they come back on their own each year, and are one of the first plants to pop up in early spring. They are a great companion plant as they help to deter…
Spring Recipes
Discover the joy of eating seasonal foods and how much more flavorful it is when ingredients are at their peak of freshness! These spring recipes are sure to become your favorites when the earth begins to warm and awaken after the cold winter months.
You'll find many foraged spring recipes made with wildcrafted herbals and flowers including 50+ Dandelion Recipes (even Dandelion Pesto and Dandelion Mead!), Lilac Flower Infused Honey, and Wild Violet Flower Infused Vinegar.
There are also spring recipes fresh from the garden such as Strawberry Rhubarb Butter.
Homemade Reuben Sandwich (100% Home Fermented)
Yes, I did it! I made a completely homemade Reuben sandwich, where every single ingredient was made from scratch and home fermented. I have to admit it was a bit difficult to do, mainly because of the logistics involved in making sure that every ingredient was ready at the right time. But, in the end…
How to Make Corned Beef (Nitrate Free)
This homemade corned beef recipe is easy to make and nitrate free! It is tender and delicious, just like real corned beef is supposed to be. The pickling spices and flavor from the brine make this corned beef have really amazing flavor. Here’s how to make corned beef, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!…
How to Cook and Eat Artichokes
Artichokes are a strange vegetable for the uninitiated, but an absolute delight for those of us who love them! When I was a kid, it was always an exciting night in our household when we had artichokes with dinner. I must admit that I wasn’t a kid who liked a whole lot of vegetables, but…
Fermented Cattail Shoots
Well hello there! I’ve been busy this weekend with my ferments, one of which has to do with cattail shoots. After we collected a good bunch of cattail shoots a couple of weeks ago I couldn’t quite decide what to do with them. When eaten raw they tasted similar to fresh cucumber, which made me…