Foraged food

Gathering, drying, and using clover is so simple! If you are a beginner at using wild edibles, then learning how to preserve white clover is the place to start! #foraging #foodpreservation #whiteclover #wildedibles #howtoforage #homesteading #eattheyard #eatthelawn

Learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare the most delicious, abundant, and nourishing plants around—edible wild weeds and invasives. These wild herbs pack a medicinal punch and make for tasty, sustainable nutrient-dense dishes.

There's a theory that the tastiest things need the best defenses. If you've ever stepped on or brushed by a bull thistle, you've experienced their robust defense system. What on earth are they hiding behind

Did you know there are dozens of wild herbs you can forage? Find out the best herbs to find growing wild throughout the year.

[Updated from May, 2019] I began making pine cone jam in May 2019 (I posted about it @66squarefeet on Instagram) after a wonderful shoreline walk on the edges of New York City, where I noticed tiny-tiny baby pine cones. I was actually hunting for pine pollen, but these petite cones intrigued me. They were much tinier than the larger green cones I'd used before to make fermented syrup. I collected a little bagful. Looking for ideas back at home, I chanced upon a reference to this jam, and one…

Foraging is a year-round source of food and fun, no matter where you live. Our ancestors didn't have the luxury of taking the winter off from food gathering, they just had to get more creative.

Flour made from wild plants existed long before agriculture, and many of them have a lot more flavor and nutrition than storebought flour. While leavened bread is a product of modern agriculture and civilization, flour

Edible wild mushrooms are a delicious reason to spend time in the woods. While some types can be tricky, there are a number of wild mushrooms that are easy to identify. These tasty edible mushrooms

Edible weeds are a great way to increase the foods you grow- and consume- without any additional work on your part. Here's a list of 15 edible weeds to try!

Ever noticed all those pinecones hanging around in winter and wondered if you can eat them? Which pine cones are edible depends on the time of year as well as the type of tree. Here's what you should know about foraging and using pine cones in you're curious to try them. | edible wild plants | foraging guides | pinecones edible | uses for pinecones | medicinal plants |