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way to use greens
I found a way to use lots of greens so I thought I would share. I used freshly harvested greens to make a fermented green powder. It is delicious sprinkled on salad, sandwiches, soups, etc and a great way to add a huge nutrition boost. The fermenting not only amps up the nutrition but gives it a salty, briny flavor which I…
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Energy bars or bites? (Seeking recipe)
When I was growing up, there was a natural foods store near us that had "energy bars" in the bulk bin section. They were dark brown, and maybe had coconut in them? Probably dates, too, now that I think of it. I couldn't have been more than about 10, and I remember liking them. Anyway, I'd love to create a batch of healthy…
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Do you have a favorite lemonade variation
Lemonade is a great summer time drink. I was making some yesterday and it got me curious about potential variations. Sometimes I add a little bit of lavender. I find lavender and lemon to be an amazing combination. Do you have a favorite variation?
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Fried dandelion buds
Fried dandelion buds Another recipe from my spring workshop. Fried dandelion buds. They were absolutely delicious. We collected a handful of dandelion closed buds. I washed them and patted dry. Then we roasted a chopped onion in butter, added the buds to the frying pan and a bit of herbal salt and let them fry for a few…
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Ground ivy in chocolate
Ground ivy in chocolate Something for fun. When I run my workshops, I try to include some recipes for fun. And this time is my ground ivy (glechoma hederacea ) leaves and apple mint shoots in dark chocolate. it was a success and I feel like sharing with you. It is very simple. Collect the leaves with a longer stem. If you…
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Sweet Sour Pumpkin (Zucca All'agro Dolce)
Here is a Sicilian recipe that I ran across today that can make easy use of pumpkin: If you love Sicilian food or are curious, you can check the "Recipe" link in the site's menu for more.
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Mead. My first experience.
I found this recipe in an old wine recipe book from 1930. It works. This is for the first time that I aired it and, of course, could not resist the temptation to taste. Wonderful! It smells nice, it tastes strong and a bit sweet, but not too much. The colour is perfect. I started it end of March. I used 2,5 kg honey from…
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Looking for recipes featuring sesame seeds
So my significant other went grocery shopping. Sunflower seeds was on the list but he came back with 2 pounds of sesame seeds instead 🙃 Besides tahini, I was wondering if anyone had any really good recipes featuring sesame seeds.
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Find a Lost Recipe
Are you looking for a lost recipe? Look no further! This is a huge collection. If you request a "new" lost recipe & he can't find the recipe for you, I'd be surprised.
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Making soy milk
Wren Everett has a pretty easy process to make it. and she also goes into what to do with the bean pulp leftover. The Okara (leftover bean pulp) can go into to lots of things or can be dehydrated for soy flour.
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Citron Red seeded Watermelon Its many uses
I was given these seeds and since they are unique and fun , with a splash of color - I have to grow them. Its a watermelon that is not eaten raw. Its best for canning, baking or sweetmeats. And it will store well, for almost a year. One recipe: Peel and seed enough Citron Melon to make 2 quarts of 1/2 inch cubes. In a 6…
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Calming Cookies. Recipe.
Calming Cookies (Nerven Kekse) This is a recipe adapted from one by Hildegard von Bingen, a famous herbalist from the Middle Ages. She left many recipes such as medicinal wines, remedies and biscuits which are still in use today but, interestingly, they did not taste bitter or unpleasant. These biscuits (recipe below) are…
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Carrot top pesto
This comes from the Permacrafters webmail.
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Herbal latte
This recipe was born out of looking in my cupboard and finding some things I forgot were there. It's now my current favorite so I thought I'd share: I simmer 1 T chicory, 1 T cacao nibs, 1 t astragalus, 1 cinnamon stick in 3 or 4 cups water for about 15 - 20 min. Then I strain into a mug and add some vanilla protein powder…
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Fried bananas with palm honey
We try to avoid using sugar as much as possible. It is not that easy. Especially during this Christmas/New Year time. I am eager to try out desserts without sugar and fat and I brought one recipe from Canary Islands where they grow lots of bananas and produce palm honey. it is very simple, very quickly done, and contains…
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Steamed bread
Found this on Mother Earth New's website. Will need to try it. Wasn't quite sure what category to put it in, as it would fit several.
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Vegetable broth
I'm a big believer in food as medicine while still making it tasty so people will eat it :) I make broth and use it as a base for stews, soups, cook rice etc. This recipe from Kami McBride showed up in my inbox. I found it an inspiration as I have but never thought to add astragalus. Here's the link.…
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Pine needle tea
Ashley has a really good article about pines and pine needle tea. I didn't know that the Scandinavians use pine bark flour.
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A wonderful chicken pie
Last night I cooked a baked chicken dinner. Plenty of chicken leftover, what to do for tonight’s dinner. I made Chicken Shawarma Pie, fresh garden salad and pickled radish. The pie recipe came from a wonderful middle eastern cookbook Falastin. I used puff pastry as I didn’t have filo but it still turned out pretty good,…
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Favorite Recipes for Swiss Chard
I have Swiss Chard coming out of my ears. I can easily pick it every single day. I love it but nothing sounds really great. I guess I could always make it into a powder. Does a dehydrator work for this? Does anyone know? It is starting to get hot again. Mostly in the 90's.
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Red currants. Any delicious recipes?
I have just harvested my red currants. Usually I make them into a jelly, but, could I do anything else? I have already learned so much from you - this pool of gardening experts. Could you share your recipes? I still have a few bushes full of red, pink, black, white currants.
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Orange Oatmeal Zucchini bread
Too many zucchini. This sounds pretty good.
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Favourite spices or seasoning blends
Do you blend spices yourself? What are your favourite spice mixtures? I love herbes de provence. I am about to make a my new blend as most of the herbs are available in my garden. There are different recipes. I usually make from what I have. This year’s mixture is lavender blossoms, marjoram tops, rosemary leaves, savoury…
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Cucumber Scallion Dip
A recipe to use up the extras. And an interesting take along for parties.
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Yummy____ Cannoli Dip
For those of us with a sweet tooth. hmm...do I have any sugar cookies in the house?
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Lentils
Found this on PlantBased Magazine's website, going to try it.
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Elderflower sirup
I have just finished making elderflower sirup. I hope it will last until next elderflower season. I collected 20-30 elderflowers. They should be very fresh and very fragrant. I spread them on a sheet outside, so that all insects can escape, then checked each and every. I never wash elderflower as they loose so much if…
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Fir spruce tips cake. I made one!
Fir spruce tips cake. I made one! It tastes wonderful of conifer forest on a warm day! I found this recipe and wanted to try it out. This is the original recipe: -1 cup of yogurt (here 0.5l) -1 cup of flour -1 cup of sugar -1.5 cups of chopped young spruce or fir shoots -Some oil -4 eggs -1 packet of baking powder -If you…
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Ketchup Copycat Recipe Wanted
Years ago I found what I considered the perfect ketchup recipe. I'm positive that I printed it out, because I remember writing some notes on the paper, something to do with a fresh tomatoes equivalent to canned. It was 12 tomatoes! I have not seen this recipe for years & have absolutely no idea where I found it or where my…
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Hop shoots. Do you cook them?
I am writing a blog on edible wild plants and a few followers asked me about hops. I know that the shoots can be cooked or stewed, but I have never tried that out. Have you? Do you have a favourite recipe? Could you share?
