Foraging, Folk Herbalism, Edible Weeds + Inspiration for a Slow Life

Karengo Chips recipe Last week we foraged Karengo / Parengo from the rocks (see previous post for info). A lot of it we're drying to store for use ...

Spontaneous seaweed foraging There’s nothing like going to the city to visit a relative, and next minute you find yourself on the South Coast o...

Oak (Quercus) In days gone by the earth was covered in forests, and in the majority of European forests were Oak trees, which provided an abundant ...

Wild Nettle & Homegrown Rose infused Chocolate, topped with Edible Flowers. What a feast for the eyes and bellies! Decorating with edible flowe...

Homegrown Fruit & Vege I mentioned to a friend the other day that I haven't been buying any fruit or vege this year (other than potato, oni...

~Pinapple Sage ~ (Salvia Elegans) Is pumping right now & buzzing with bees. Honey bees, bumble bees, other beneficial insects, this plant is a ...

Preparing Walnut husks for natural dyeing. The husks create a deep, rich, brown color, & the natural colorant 'juglone' creates a 'substan...

I was delighted to discover an entire field full of Chamomile ripe for picking, not far from home. The kids frolicked and gathered, and even played...

Pikopiko everyday, everyway. Sauteed with oil & salt, added to a pasta sauce, pickled in a brine, and last night in a sauce that topped the...

A few days ago a whole lot of Onion Weed came out of my garden & there was only one thing to do with so many big, fat, juicy onion weed bulbs...

Hot Lime Pickle Recipe If you have an abudnance of Limes, this is the perfect way to preserve them and enjoy their punchy, fresh flavor all year...

Onion Weed (Allium triquetrum) Onion Weed aka 3 cornered leek, 3 cornered garlic, angled onion, triangle onion. The Allium family includes onion, g...