Wild food

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I really appreciate that Breath of the Wild has such a large amount of food. I also appreciate that the food actually plays a very important role in the game. Often when roaming around, I would find myself snacking on different items in order to make sure I could survive a trial. Buffs could be...Read More »

Some of the most nutrient-rich foods can be gathered for free in your yard or neighborhood. Check out the many edible wild greens you can forage!

Confit squirrel is silky, tender, and rich- it’s great as a standalone dish, or shredded and made into ravioli, tacos, and more.

Stinning wild nettles are far more than just weed which needs to be removed. Every spring my kid and I are foraging the forest for the young nettles to make a delcious soup out of them. This is a delish recipe for a creamy wild nettle soup made with garlic and parsley and topped with spicy garlic.

These dynamic appetizers were inspired by the sheer joy of summer rainstorms and petrichor. They’re easy, stunning, and absolutely delicious! Celebrate the next rare summer rainstorm with these bites of summertime.

[Updated from May, 2019] I began making pine cone jam in May 2019 (I posted about it @66squarefeet on Instagram) after a wonderful shoreline walk on the edges of New York City, where I noticed tiny-tiny baby pine cones. I was actually hunting for pine pollen, but these petite cones intrigued me. They were much tinier than the larger green cones I'd used before to make fermented syrup. I collected a little bagful. Looking for ideas back at home, I chanced upon a reference to this jam, and one…

This beautiful plant-based centerpiece dish is filled with wild asparagus, saffron, and lemon risotto, plus a layer of creamed dandelion greens. Heart, wholesome, and delicious it is a great way to welcome the first wild greens of the year!

Make this stew in a Dutch oven over an open fire for a hearty meal after a long day in the woods. The sight of venison and veggies bubbling away over a pit you dug—what could be finer?

Pineapple weed vinegar is an easy to make DIY wild foraged herbal vinegar with a delightful pineapple flavor.