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wild edibles
Fireweed – More Than Just a Colorful Weed
Fireweed is a healer of burns, most importantly, when wildfires have harmed our precious forests. It can heal many ailments, and it nourishes us.
Read MoreI Think Therefore I Eat is Food for Thought
Being a label reader is essential in order to try and make healthy food choices. I Think Therefore I Eat helps the reader understand more about perplexing food ingredients.
Read MoreThe Philosophy of Wild Foods
Philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau, (1712 - 1778), wrote in his book, Emile: "The further we remove from a natural mode of living the more we lose our natural tastes." These powerful words from the 1700's have more meaning today than they did back then. Michael Cohen, author, takes a b
Read MoreWinter Weed Identification
Feb 19, 2018
Foragers and outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate nature can learn about plants even in the winter months. Winter weed identification makes getting out in the colder months fun, and it can be beneficial to those who enjoy learning about plants.
Read MoreProbiotics: A Gut Feeling for Good Health
The roots of many wild plants contain inulin which becomes an extremely valuable probiotic to have in our lower intestine.
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 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 MoreFood Matters
Food really matters – and with two out of three cancers being related to food choices there is a wake-up call for all of us to start reading labels and stop putting faith into the system. Many items are approved by government agencies, yet whether these items act alone or synergistica
Read MoreWinter Survival Food
