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The Acorn Harvest: Acorn Foraging and Recipes
Do you live next to or near an oak tree? If so, you are looking at a ready source of nutritious food: Acorns! Yes, acorns. You read correctly. Keep reading and you will be amazed at how easily you can bring this free and ancient food source into your cooking. California is wealthy with oak…
Caraway Seeds
Caraway seed has long been used, whole or ground, in northern European and other world cuisines. In the text book Handbook of Spices, Seasonings, and Flavorings, the author reports that the use of caraway goes back at least 5,000 years to Mesopotamia. The name caraway comes from the Arabic karawya. Asian cultures refer to it…
Elderberries
Elderberries are native plants in many areas and ripen in the summer. They are widely enjoyed for their flavor and they may even support your immune system. If they are abundant in your area, you may be able to harvest them all summer long and turn them into beverages, jams, and syrups. If you do…
Purslane
Puslane is a nutritional plant that many people may mistake as a “weed.” In its sprawling, weedy nature, you may find it in your garden beds and even in cracks of your sidewalk. It is a hardy plant that is native or naturalized to many areas. In the Mexican culture, you will find people foraging…
Canned Salmon: A Budget-Friendly Omega 3 Powerhouse
Canned salmon is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and healthy Omega 3 fatty acids. It is priced for budgets and convenient to use, allowing you to benefit from these nutrients far more often than you would a fresh salmon. As you shop for canned salmon, consider the quality and price as well as whether it was…
Eucommia: Relief of Joint Pain + A Skin Care Bonus
As the old clock ticks away and we are left with aches and pains we never had to deal with in our younger days, we look for complementary approaches to pain relief. Such a search led us recently to a traditional Chinese herb, eucommia, also known as du zhong. Eucommia has been used in Chinese…
Skunk Cabbage: When Foraging Goes Array
I got a wild hair to eat skunk cabbage this weekend and actually foraged it, cooked it, and tasted it. Maybe I am crazy, but I really wanted greens. Since late April, my mom and I have been eating “green soup” at least every other day. We have felt great as a result and intend…
Arugula: A Distinctive Garden Green, Nutritional Powerhouse
Until twenty years ago, who in this country had heard of arugula other than good solid Italian families? Then, suddenly, arugula was a gourmet addition to salads. Now it has snob appeal. Who would have thought? While arugula appears to be a newcomer on the food scene, this is far from the truth. Ancient Romans…
Schizandra Berry: An Anti-Aging Brain Booster?
Schizandra berry, an ancient Chinese herbal remedy, has our attention because of its ability to boost our stressed-out, tired, aging bodies. As I sit here writing looking pretty hard at middle age, I would love to turn back the clock but I just feel so exhausted, when will I ever have the energy to do…
Leafy Greens: How To Choose, Ideas For Cooking
Leafy greens are a critical part of a healthy diet and they delight the eyes with their vibrant colors and textures. As we write in the antioxidant section of our website, greens can be a powerful antioxidant food. We see it as our job to eat mountains of them and I share with you here…
Kale: History, Uses, & Nutrients
You have surely noticed that kale is the rising star of the vegetable world. Until about ten years ago kale was basically an ornamental vegetable due to its wonderful textures and colors. The leaves looked too formidable to tackle in the kitchen. These days kale is lauded as one of the ten healthiest foods to…
Sardines: Why To Love, Where To Find This Super Food
Sardines are associated with Mediterranean cuisine and are, in fact, named for the Italian island Sardinia where large schools of sardines were found. In the U.S. there are schools of herring as well, often labeled “sardines” or “herring” and filling that same need we all have for a fatty fish. Whether in the Mediterranean or…
Winter Squash: Under-Appreciated in History, Great Uses in the Kitchen
With more emphasis on buying local, and more market gardeners responding to this interest, winter squash is becoming available on a level not seen for decades. Now you can find varieties you have never seen in a grocery store. Besides the always favorite butternut, the huge banana squash and the pointy acorn squash, look for…
Miner’s Lettuce: A Nutritious Wild Green
Miner’s lettuce has become such a familiar green — it shows up at farmers markets and is landing in salads at posh restaurants. Miner’s lettuce has even been referred to as the “iceberg lettuce” of wild greens. However, such familiarity should not dissuade you from using it liberally, discovering a myriad of ways to include…
Coconut Milk: Recipes, Nutrients, & How to Make It at Home
Coconut milk is an increasingly popular ingredient in soups, sauces, baking, and smoothies in the west as people explore flavor-rich recipes from Asian cuisines or look for a non-dairy beverage alternative. Coconut milk should not be confused with the also popular coconut water — coconut water is the liquid in the center of a coconut…
Coconut Flour: How To Use, Where to Buy
As the market for both coconut-based foods and gluten-free foods grow, coconut flour has become a popular ingredient in many American kitchens. The flour is a by-product of making coconut milk or coconut oil — it is the solids in the coconut ground into a powder and used as a flour in baking. Coconut flour…
Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is a perennial favorite among the winter squash and for good reason. It has great flavor and color and it stores for several months in a root cellar. The deep orange color comes from its vitamin A/beta carotene content, but it is also rich in several other vitamins and minerals. Butternut squash is…
Pomegranate
The pomegranate industry had all but died in the late 19th century when researchers came to discover that this strange-looking but bright-tasting fruit might have powerful health benefits. Pomegranates may fight cancer with their antioxidant properties. They may aid heart disease and depression with their anti-inflammatory properties. The market for pomegranate juice and extracts has…
Ajwain Seed
Ajwain is a seed or fruit from an annual plant related to fennel, caraway and dill. Its growth habit is similar to parsley and, like parsley, ajwain plants put out several flat flower heads that produce the fruit. It is believed to have originated in Egypt where it is still widely cultivated. Ajwain is also…
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