Cattails, as a foraging target, can be a bit tricky. They are really tempting, because every part of the plant is edible at some point in the growth cycle. They also grow in just about every pond. But, at least around the front range, they are rarely in a good spot to harvest. Cattails are […]
Hortopita with Wild Greens
Right now you are likely asking yourself what on earth is hortopita? It looks a lot like spanakopita, so what’s the difference? Short answer: very little. The only difference is which greens you put in there. Hortopita is, like spanakopita, a pie made with greens, feta, and phyllo, the difference is that while spanakopita is […]
The White Boulderite, a foraged cocktail
Alright, this is the last dandelion recipe that I will post (for now). That primer was meant to provide recipes for every consumer, children and adults alike, from a plant that you cann all already identify. After this one we will move into some slightly more difficult plants and some very exciting recipes. To make […]
Dandelion Coffee
Everytime I serve someone dandelion coffee or something containing dandelion coffee I am met with the same questions: what is dandelion coffee exactly? And is this going to keep me up? So, that’s where I will start. Dandelion coffee has very little to do with actual coffee. It could equally be referred to as dandelion […]