Edible Wild Food
Fiddlehead Safety
Fiddleheads are a sought-after spring favourite and exercising proper handling care with these is paramount. Fiddlehead safety begins with proper identification.
Read MoreHow to Grow Elderberries from Cuttings
Jan 30, 2019
Elderberries are easily propagated from hardwood or softwood cuttings. If managed properly in four years you can be enjoying the fruits of your labour!
Read MoreI Think Therefore I Eat is Food for Thought
Being a label reader is essential in order to try and make healthy food choices. I Think Therefore I Eat helps the reader understand more about perplexing food ingredients.
Read MoreElm Oysters – Food and Medicine
With so many health benefits one can only love adding elm oysters to their diet! This fantastic fungi is easy to spot in the autumn months, and depending where you live, can even be found into December.
Read MoreMarijuana is Legal in Canada
1017 is the new 420 for Canadians who have historically celebrated “Weed Day” in the past. October 17 is the official day Canada legalized marijuana for recreational use.
Read MoreRoot Harvesting in Autumn
Autumn root harvesting is plentiful every year whether you're seeking roots for food or tea, or if you want to gather them to use medicinally. Many roots in the autumn are at their best for gathering and there are many to choose from!
Read MoreThe Philosophy of Wild Foods
Philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau, (1712 - 1778), wrote in his book, Emile: "The further we remove from a natural mode of living the more we lose our natural tastes." These powerful words from the 1700's have more meaning today than they did back then. Michael Cohen, author, takes a b
Read MoreLobster Mushrooms
Aug 02, 2018
Lobster mushrooms are easy to identify. After morels, they are probably the most sought-after edible wild mushroom in the foraging community. Contrary to its name, a lobster is not a mushroom, but rather a parasitic ascomycete fungus.
Read MorePurslane Nutrition Facts and Recipes
Purslane contains a high density of several nutrients that are beneficial to our health. Although there are many ways to add this valuable wild plant into our diet, perhaps the most enjoyable way is by making a purslane smoothie and using this to make popsicles.
Read MoreEdible Wild Plants Pictorial Guide
