Violet syrup made with wild violets is a delicious and stunningly beautiful spring recipe. Wild violets bring their early spring magic to this simple recipe, and the real magic happens when this violet syrup changes color with lemon juice! About Wild Violets In mythology, violet flowers are known as flowers of change and transition. They…
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Chive Blossom Vinegar
Chive blossom vinegar is a perfect way to use chives that are bursting with blossoms this spring. If you are looking for a chive flower recipe, this is a simple and delicious way to preserve chive blossoms. I love a vinegar infusion, and this is one of my favorite recipes! Chives are one of the…
Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes
These sourdough pancakes with blueberries are so good, and about as healthy as a pancake can get without sacrificing flavor. Overnight sourdough pancakes are an easy breakfast, cook them and drop in a few blueberries the next morning, and you’re set! No, I’m not kidding. This is serious, and by serious, I mean seriously delicious!…
How to Grow an Artichoke Plant: Edible and Beautiful
The artichoke plant is a uniquely beautiful and edible plant that is a hardy addition to any yard or garden. A large thistle with firey purple blooms, growing artichokes is easy. Artichoke season will have you cooking artichokes in a variety of ways and enjoying delicious artichoke hearts! About Artichoke Plants Artichokes (Cynara cardunculus var….
Foraging Wild Ramps (Wild Leeks): Identification and Look-alikes
Wild ramps are a type of onion that are delicious, popular, elusive, and sought after. Also called wild leeks, it is very important to properly identify and sustainably forage ramp plants. Once harvested, wild ramps make a delicious and flavorful addition to many meals! What are Ramps? Ramps (Allium tricoccum) are a perennial species of…
Maple Leaf Cookies with Maple Icing
Maple leaf cookies are a staple in Vermont during sugaring season. Made with maple sugar, and maple syrup, and topped with maple cream icing, these are a delicious way to think warm thoughts and share with loved ones while snow is still coming down. Even if you don’t live in the cold hard north, make…
Best Foraging Books For Kids
Foraging books are great to have on hand as a reference. If you plan to bring kids along on any wild foraging adventures don’t miss these foraging books for kids! Foraging with kids can be a whole new adventure, so get them involved with their very own edible plant books. Even reading bedtime stories that…
Walking Onions: How to Grow, Eat, and Benefit
Walking onions are a fun and delicious addition to your permaculture garden or food forest. Also known as tree onions or Egyptian walking onions, these are hardy plants that pretty much take care of themselves. Beneficial for health and the garden, walking onions are a sight to see and earn the space to “walk” in…
12 Best Permaculture Books for Garden Planning
Permaculture books are an asset to any permaculturist or any gardener aspiring to learn about permaculture design. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly permaculture is, and how to start or progress your permaculture garden, these books have the answers. From beginner to the most seasoned permaculture gardener, you’ll find everything you need to know about…
How to Make Sourdough Starter
Learning how to make a sourdough starter is the first step to baking any delicious sourdough bread that the heart desires. This is a simple process that takes minimal effort, and the main ingredient is time as with all fermented foods. Using some sourdough starter in bread recipes is a healthy alternative, as it improves…