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Edible Weeds
Foraging Week in Thunder Bay
Sep 02, 2014
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Foraging Week in Thunder Bay was organized by Ontario Nature and I was thrilled to be a part of this incredible event.
Read MoreDandelion Juice
Aug 09, 2014
Dandelion Juice is loaded with nutrients that will 'naturally' energize you!
Read MoreWild Edible of the Month
Jul 24, 2014
New - exciting - never been done - a monthly publication about wild edibles that will eventually be like having your own wild edible encyclopedia!
Read MoreProperly Identifying Edible Plants is Critical
When researching wild edibles it is mission critical to always use resources that use botanical names. There are far too many errors out there so you should always double if not triple check your sources to be on the safe side.
Read MoreHenry T. Ford Ate Weeds
Jun 12, 2014
Henry T. Ford was often seen on his farm enjoying weed sandwiches. Ford knew that wild edibles was healthy food.
Read MoreLearn to Forage with LeArta Moulton
May 18, 2014
Learning to forage from a variety of sources is a great way to increase your knowledge. LeArta Moulton has been teaching people for twenty years and has enjoyed every moment.
Read MoreEdibleWildFood.com is Now on YouTube
My first YouTube video was finally launched on May 4, 2014. Be sure to check out what spring time growth looks like for 34 wild edible plants.
Read MoreForaging for Evening Primrose
Apr 24, 2014
Evening primrose is not usually thought of as a food source as it is best recognized for its medicinal values. Not only is this plant edible it is tasty!
Read MoreSpring Wild Edibles
Spring wild edibles are out there now and after a long, very cold winter this greenery is certainly a welcome sight! Several wild edibles are peeking out of that melting snow and many more will be making their way into a forager's basket soon!
Read MoreRussian Dandelion: A Multi-Functional Weed
The Russian dandelion is a whole lot more than just a wild edible. This multifunctional plant is a logical renewable resource for rubber that has quite an interesting history.
Read MoreWild Food on Television
Sunday,December 8, 2013, CBC Television's Land & Sea will air a half hour documentary on foraging in Canada’s Maritimes. This will air on CBC across Canada at 12 noon regardless of the time zone.
Read MoreEating Healthy
Food products in packages, cans, boxes, or jars often contain ingredients that have been proven to be harmful to human health yet legally they are allowed. Learning what exactly is in your food has become critical if you want to live a healthy life.
Read MoreAncient Garlic Mustard
Garlic mustard has a very long history of use that dates back to the Stone Age. Archeologists from the University of York in the UK discovered that garlic mustard seeds were used as a seasoning 6,000 years ago.
Read MoreMilkweed Pods (Buffalo Style)
Milkweed pods are used in many recipes; however buffalo style is the vegetarian's answer to buffalo style wings. These are sure to be an annual favourite!
Read MorePicking Dandelions Got this Senior Fined
An elderly Chicago man fined for picking dandelions is a story that sounds absolutely ridiculous, yet it is true. With only a hot dog, two eggs and bread for dinner, all he wanted was some nutritious greens to enhance his meal. Those dandelions cost him $75 he does not have.
Read MorePlants with Gossypin
Apr 25, 2013
Gossypin is the latest health buzz and studies show it is highly beneficial as an anti-inflammatory and in the battle against melanoma. The common mallow plant is a source of gossypin and it is commonly found in many parts of the world.
Read MoreWild Edibles Walk in Ojibway Park
Apr 01, 2013
The Wild Edibles Walk & Talk in Ojibway Park, Windsor was an enjoyable success. The temperature was warm, I was able to meet new people and we found an abundance of wild edibles such as mustards, wild strawberries, asters, henbit, violets, Creeping Charlie, cleavers and Queen Anne's l
Read MoreWinter Survival Food (Part 2)
Mar 16, 2013
Winter survival food is knowledge to have for two reasons. Should their be an emergency such as the loss of power it may be life or death. Another reason is to simply add winter edibles to your diet. Getting nutrients from a natural source is always better for our bodies.
Read MoreTeaching Children about Wild Edibles
Children love to learn. We teach them about fruits and vegetables, so why not wild food as well? You can help them to learn using our free colouring book, which has over a dozen common wild edibles.
Read MoreDandelion: Let thy Food be thy Medicine
Dec 21, 2012
Dandelions are an important food source in many countries and is used in countless herbal preparations. According to recent research, dandelion root tincture has been proven to kill leukemia cells.
Read MoreWinter Survival Food
