Tart & bitter, the berries of Oregon grape are often overlooked, culinarily speaking. Create a rich Oregon grape and lemon curd for an amazing foraged treat! This delicious Oregon grape recipe is sure to excite everybody! Sometimes when you are…
Whoever said that jams need to made of entirely of fruit? Red clover & pineapple weed make for clever wildflower jam with surprising caramel apple flavor! I declare this the year of the wildflower jam! Truth is, I have been…
Elderflowers hold great cultural significance & medicinal value, while elderflower marshmallows are just the touch of divine & decadent whimsy we all need. Oh, the glory of elderflower season is finally upon me! The frothy white blooms are bursting forth…
Not everything in life is perfectly sweet. Sometimes things are a little bit bitter. Or a lotta bit bitter. As is the case with the horehound herb. This attractive herb is a carefree perennial with great medicinal value, if one…
Buttery, tender and surprisingly floral, these delicious shortbread cookies are a perfect treat when life calls for shortbread. I am not going to call it a shortbread emergency, per se, but I was about THIS close to a meltdown. I…
Grass fed homemade butter is a remarkable treat made from spring cream. Butter loaded with nutrients and flavor, makes “churning” your own worth the effort! I must admit that this spring has been pretty good for the garden and pastures….
Wild rose petal jelly and authentic Scottish scones befitting of the most elegant “tea time” treat. Elevating foraged fare and biscuits to sublime levels. I talk a lot about scent memories. Scent is closely tied to memory and emotion. Scents…
As the ubiquitous tree of the Pacific Northwest, Douglas fir has a rich folklore, history and abundant food and medicinal use. Try a Douglas fir tea recipe for respiratory support. Douglas fir is a thing of scent memories. From my…
Stinging nettle is a highly valued medicinal and nutritional forage. This delicious creamy nettle soup perfect way to entice a reluctant diner to eat foraged foods! There comes a time every year when I must choose between gardening and foraging/wild-crafting. …
Before the glorious days of summer deliver us loads of basil, consider these nutritious and free beauties for a wild weed pesto! It is the time of year when the nurseries are stocked with little pots of lovely green herbs…
I am an herbalist, farmer, cook, and forager. I get my hands dirty and am not afraid to do things the "hard way". Sharing my Nitty Gritty Life with you! Read More
Devon
