I had never eaten a pierogi until I moved to Pittsburgh but as a major potato fan it was love at first bite. Around here people take them very seriously so I…
How to Make Potato Ramp Pierogi!
How to Make Black Walnut Muhammara
This is a sweet, savory, spicy dip from the city of Aleppo, Syria. As with most of our recipes we replaced many ingredients with items that can be grown or…
How to Make Dock Seed Crackers
Curly dock (rumex crispus, although many dock species will work as well) seed is easily identifiable from mid-Summer through Fall by its tall spikes of rust-brown seeds. It is often growing in large patches near agricultural fields or other disturbed areas. By grabbing the plant at the base of the seed head and stripping the seeds off into a bag, it’s easy to collect a lot in a short amount of time.
How to Make Homegrown Granola
We grew oats for the first time this year and this is the first recipe we came up with to taste test them. The homegrown oats have a nuttier flavor and…
Yaupon Holly Tea- A Native Coffee Alternative
Roughly 85% of Americans drink at least one caffeinated beverage per day, most of which are derived from two plants (the tea camelia and the coffee plant) originating in Asia and Africa. But did you know we have our own caffeinated plant that makes a delicious energizing beverage?
How to Make Venison Kibbeh
Because Silvan and I are striving to only use ingredients that we can produce ourselves, we are straying very far from the tradition of using lamb, burghul wheat and olive oil and instead making venison kibbeh…
How to Make Honeysuckle Sorbet
If you’ve ever caught the unmistakable scent of honeysuckle wafting in on a breezy summer evening and thought- I wish I could capture that and eat it- this recipe is for you.
How to Make Wild Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Weeds from Your Yard
This rich, cheesy dip is a perfect way to use two common “weeds” in the garden that are at their peak in late Spring and early Summer.
How to Make Lilac-infused Honey
Honey is a natural preservative due to its low moisture content, acidity and antibacterial properties. It’s been found in Ancient Egyptian tombs, unspoiled…
How to Make Nettle Matcha Powder
Ah nettle, one of foraging’s finest but most polarizing ambassadors. Nettle (urtica dioica) is incredibly nutritious, containing many vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and a rich array of fatty and amino acids. Stinging nettle has been used all over the globe as a source of food and medicine for centuries, and there’s substantial research backing up its numerous health benefits.