The genus Lactuca (wild lettuces) is a large group of edible weeds that look like a mix between lettuce and dandelions. Often confused with dandelions,
Wild lettuce is regarded as the wild counterpart of the commercial lettuce you can buy at the supermarket. Although it is far more bitter than cultivated lettuce, it has greater nutritional and medicinal qualities.
How To Identify, Grow, and Process Wild Lettuce For Survival When someone first hears about Wild Lettuce, they usually begin asking questions. The first two questions are usually “what the heck is wild opium lettuce?” and “why should I care”? But, once you understand all the benefits of opium lettuce, more questions come to mind....
Herbalists know that burdock root is powerful medicine, but most would be surprised to learn that the burdock is edible as well. Burdock leaves, stalks and roots are edible and can be downright tasty if you
The genus Lactuca (wild lettuces) is a large group of edible weeds that look like a mix between lettuce and dandelions. Often confused with dandelions,
Almost every book, blog post, or article about foraging for wild edibles will contain a warning: Do not eat a plant unless you are 100% sure of its identity. The majority of plants are safe to eat,…
The summer can be busy with all the BBQs and potlucks! This recipe allows you to have the yummiest baked beans with low very little effort to bring to all your fun summer parties!
High-protein Kale & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Pumpkin Seeds is loaded with iron and fiber. 15-minutes to make, vegan, and budget-friendly.
An extensive list of all the ingredients you should stock a pantry with for every vegetarian meal you might find on Naturally Ella.
Experience the bold tang of sourdough in this easy recipe for extra sour sourdough bread. This recipe is for you if you love that really deep, tangy sourdough flavor that only comes from a long, cold fermentation period.
Wild fennel is a common edible and medicinal plant on west coast roadsides. Foraging for wild fennel is easy with its licorice like scent.
A warm and creamy mushroom, chicken and wild rice soup that is down right one of the best comfort food around!
Since my last post on harvesting nettle seeds I’ve had a couple of emails asking me for more specific details about how and when to harvest. I remember that when I first started to collect he…
How to print with turmeric and the sun!
Was rummaging through my pantry, which is in desperate need of reorganizing, when I came across a bag of black garlic stashed way in the back. I
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. The appearance of stinging nettles in my neighborhood is exciting, because it marks the beginning of the foraging season! Last year, spring came in so late that we were desperate enough to go collect nettles that had just barely […]
Use beautiufl and fragnant wild rose petals for food, drink, body products, herbal remedies, and more with these easy and delicious ideas.
These sourdough zucchini fritters are quick, easy and tasty! Perfect for lunch on the go or a savory breakfast idea. They also use up 100g of sourdough discard.
Commonly mistaken for a weed, purslane is one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. Find out how to identify it and use it in 20 delicious recipes! #purslane #verdolagas #foraging
The bright yellow plant has medicinal properties that you ought to know about. Here are 10 health benefits of goldenrod...
Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is one of the first Spring weeds to pop up after a long and cold Winter. A very similar look alike, is Purple Dead Nettle (Lamium purpureum). In this post we'll talk about the
Goldenrod is an underappreciated plant that you may find popping up in your garden as well as in many wild places. Often mistaken for ragweed, the goldenrod plant has many medicinal properties and a mild,
Creamy White Beans with Kale and Wild Rice - a simple yet flavorful meal for those busy weeknight dinners. Made with wholesome everyday ingredients, this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free but doesn't skimp on flavor.
Yellow wood sorrel (Oxalis stricta) is a tasty edible weed you'll likely find in your garden or along a hiking trail. Also known as sour grass or shamrock, wood sorrel is a wild plant worth knowing. #foraging #sourgrass
A tasty and colourful alternative to store bought capers, this recipe will show you how easy it is to make rowan berry capers at home.
This hearty and satisfying Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup is an easy and delicious one-pot (or Instant Pot!) meal. Make this richly flavored vegan soup with pantry staples for a quick and nourishing meal. So creamy that no one will believe that it's dairy-free!
With everything from breakfast options and side dishes to entrees and desserts, here are our favorite healthy and delicious vegetarian camping meals.
How to make sumac lemonade, Indian lemonade recipe. Foraging Sumac, Rhus scientific name. Sumac berry tea, Kentucky forager blogger foraging for wild edibles, Family of 5 living a more natural lifestyle.
A home-version of the classic French salmon with sorrel sauce. Any fatty fish is great here, or it can be used to sauce chicken, pork, or dumplings.
Wild violets are edible and medicinal and come up in the late winter or early spring. Foraging wild violets is easy as they are very common!
