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

Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) Working a lot with this wondefully abundant plant right now, she is definitely one for the times.Well known for he...

Elderflower is probably one of my favorite things to forage, because well, I love to drink Elderflower Champagne & Cordial! There's many ways t...

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

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...

Puha, or Rauriki is a Sow Thistle from the Sonchus family, particularly Sonchus Oleraceous. With the current flush of Spring greens there's lots...

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...

Pickled Magnolia Petal Recipe Glorious Magnolia which flower late Winter & early Spring are stunning, majestic trees, with giant pink & wh...

Cleavers (Gallium Aparine) Finding lots of fresh Spring Cleavers popping up at the moment, perfect for cleansing & detoxifying our system a...

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...

My favorite foraging / wild weeds / wild cooking reference guides & inspiration: ~ A Foragers Treasury, Johanna Knox. A comprehensive guide to ...

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

Dead Nettle (Lamium Purpureum)   If you've tasted Purple Dead Nettle before, you'll know about the dirt like taste. That earthy, moist, almost...