Preserving peppers is an end-of-summer task that might have you wondering which method is best. When faced with a bumper crop of peppers in the garden, it’s not practical to try to eat them all within their ripeness window. I’ve gathered up 15+ of the very best ways to store peppers including how to can,…
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Cooking and preserving traditional food from scratch is one of my passions, and it’s even better if it includes homegrown, foraged, or fermented ingredients. I prefer to use whole foods and many of my recipes use herbs, flowers, and other fresh from the garden ingredients. Sourdough is another passion, and I also have a thing for cooking in cast iron pans!
Learn how to make sourdough tortillas, roasted beets and their greens, and traditional nitrate free corned beef.
Homemade Blueberry Jam: A No Sugar Recipe
Homemade blueberry jam is a summer staple recipe, this one speaking to the season with warming cloves and cinnamon adding depth to the sweetness of the blueberries. The best part about this blueberry jam recipe is that it uses no sugar, and instead is naturally sweetened with apple cider, lending a delicious flavor without being…
Homemade Fermented Cucumber Dill Pickles
Fermented pickles are an absolute treat loaded with probiotics and a delicious sour pickle taste. These are the original, old-school, traditional, deli-style pickles that are nostalgic for many people. Fermented pickles are the real deal, are easy to make, and are rooted in lacto-fermented history! What’s the Difference Between Fermented Pickles and Regular Pickles? I…
Self-Heal Oxymel: Old Fashioned Remedy for Immune Support
Self-heal oxymel is an old-fashioned immune supporting concoction that can help ward off anything that comes your way during germ season. Self-heal is a wonderful wild-growing herb that has long been known for its powerful medicinal qualities. As the nights cool and we begin to spend more time indoors, cold and flu season is right…
Lavender Lemonade Made with Honey
Lavender lemonade is a perfect herbal drink to cool down on a warm day, boasting calming benefits and natural ingredients. As with any lavender recipe, this lightly floral and mildly sweet drink can reduce anxiety and stress, and help balance you for a calm evening and a good night’s rest. This lavender lemonade recipe is…
Homemade Soda with Yarrow, Rose and Strawberries
Homemade soda is a naturally fermented drink made with a ginger bug. Fermented soda is a fun project that ends in a delightfully fizzy drink that has wonderful probiotic and herbal healing powers. In this recipe, yarrow is paired with fresh strawberries, wild rose petals, and lemons for a refreshing summer drink! What is Fermented…
Homemade Marshmallows with Marshmallow Root
Homemade marshmallows are a fluffy, squishy, and delicious treat! The best part about this marshmallow recipe is that they are made with real marshmallow root, which is a beneficial herb. Using raw honey, this easy marshmallow recipe is all-natural with traditional herbal ingredients and a super tasty flavor that is amazing in hot cocoa and…
Ramp Pesto: Foraged Recipe for Spring
Wild ramps are a spring foraging delight in many regions. Ramps are in the onion family and they have the flavor to match! There are many delicious ways to use ramps, and ramp pesto is one of my favorites. This ramp pesto is easy to make and a great spring foraged food recipe! Foraging Ramps…
Dandelion Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Dandelion cupcakes with lemon buttercream frosting are a delicious foraged treat! Sent right up from the dirt in the ground, dandelions have lovely honey-tasting petals and many health benefits. Enjoy them in an amazing lemony cupcake that seems to glow with the sunshine that grew the ingredients. If you are looking for a new favorite…
Lilac Jelly: Low Sugar Recipe with Edible Lilac Flowers
Learn how to make lilac jelly in the first moments of true spring, when lilacs have their short and beautiful bloom! Lilacs are indeed edible, so if you are in search of lilac recipes this is a great one to make this season. This lovely flower jelly is low in sugar and has an amazing…
