Recipes

When it comes to eggplant, you either love it or hate it. It’s one of those vegetables that have very few tepid fans. I’m going to assume that if you’re …

As I write this, I’m sipping a bubbly glass of peach water kefir, with golden bits of chopped peach floating at the top. I’ve never been much of a soda …

What is the fun of summer without eating melon, at least once, twice or as often as you like?! At the beach, in the backyard or a park, near a …

If you are about to harvest your raspberries fresh, or have already frozen them for later indulgence, this old-fashioned raspberry jam recipe certainly aims to please. It is slightly sweet, …

Do you know how many raspberries fit into one jar of syrup? Me neither. All I can say, is that it takes plenty – and a lot more than you …

When life hands you ripe, juicy and perfectly sweet red fruits in abundance, you eat as much as you can – at once! Naturally, we are referring to sweet cherries, …

Each spring, there comes a time when the new, green freshness of the season finally wears off, and the long hot days begin to take the notion of summer seriously. …

Elderflower is an ingredient with more potential than you may imagine. This common hedgerow find is often used to make a delicious seasonal cordial. But there are also plenty of …

One of the proudest moments you’ll ever have in the kitchen, is looking back at your many jars of canned goods – made exclusively by you! If you’ve ever been …

Lemon balm is an easy and versatile plant to grow that will provide an abundant harvest throughout the growing season. It’s also a perennial herb so will return year after …

I have the neatest pet on my counter. It provides me with the most delightful homemade sodas all summer long. I use this unique pet to give my switchel a …

Right in this very moment, wild bilberries high up in the mountains are being picked and combed for their delicious and richly nutritious berries. Did you know, they are 3x …

You’ve got to love dandelions. They’re bright hey-look-at-me-yellow. You can often find these tough flowers growing up out of the cracks in the pavement in the middle of a city. …

If you truly believe that food is medicine and you know from experience that many wild foods can be foraged for free, then there should be nothing standing in the …

There’s nothing worse than having your heart set on a warm loaf of bread only to realize you’re completely out of yeast or the yeast you have has gone bad. …

Have you seen our article, “25 Edible Wild Plants to Forage for In Early Spring”? Getting into foraging is a great way to supplement your diet with free, nutritious food. …

Cast-iron is kind of a big deal these days. It’s everywhere. And for a good reason, cast-iron offers a tough, non-stick surface without the pitfalls of synthetic coatings. And let’s …

For many people, the harbinger of spring is seeing that first robin or the tiny green shoots of crocus poking up through the snow. But for those of us with …

After you’ve successfully fermented batch after batch of amazingly crunchy sauerkraut, perfecting the process along the way, brine and spices included, the question begs to be asked: what fermented veggies …

When it comes to my spice rack, garlic powder is probably the one thing I run out of most frequently. While I generally opt for fresh garlic when cooking, garlic …

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at making cheese give mozzarella a try. It’s super simple. It only takes about half an hour. And you can eat it …

Beets, like Brussels sprouts, are loved by a few courageous souls, it is likeable by a beet-conscious crowd and loathed by others. They are healthy, easy-to-grow vegetables which can bring …

I’m constantly amazed at the number of foods that can be made easily at home that taste infinitely better than their store-bought counterparts. The best example is homemade yogurt. There …

Did you know that the buttermilk we use today has nothing at all to do with making butter? Most of us know that when you make butter, what’s left over …