DIY – Doug Fir Soda
January 18, 2015
Douglas Fir is one of my favorites for vitamin-c rich tea, sorbet or probiotic soda. Use the needles year round, but for the highest content of Vitamin C, harvest the bright green tips in late winter or early spring. This 4-minute film shows how to make your own sparkling Douglas Fir soda, wonderful for the digestion […]
Winter Foods in the Woods
December 17, 2014
It seems as if the cold of winter brings with it a lack of fresh foods. But there are many choices still available in the woods. Here are a few of my favorite wild winter foods. 1) Toyon Berries: With bright red berries signaling the approach of the holidays, Toyon berries are certainly a beautiful, […]
How to Make Oak Nut (Acorn) Flour
October 2, 2014
Seasoning Acorns Acorns represent Just like a fine wine, acorns are better when aged. According to Maidu Indian knowledge, acorns should be cured for approximately a year before leaching. This can be done by keeping them in a dry, well-ventilated basket and shaking them at least once a month to rotate the acorns. Curing dries […]
Manzanita Recipe Winners
August 12, 2014
Manzanita is my favorite wild food in the summer. Here are three recipe winners from the 2014 recipe contest – a Manzanita Energy Drink by David Ward, Egg in a Manzanita Nest by Leah Walsh, Manzanita Tortillas by Shanan Manuel and Manzanita Crackers by Summerthyme Bakery. Manzanita Energy Drink 1 ½ cups of apple juice or other […]
