Conifer tip syrup is a light and bright earthy and citrus tasting syrup that is delicious all year long. This is a great way to use these edible trees in spring or summer cocktails, or freeze it to use for the holidays! Edible Tree Tips Many conifer trees are edible, and while they may give…
Lilac Syrup: Light Floral Flavor of Spring
Lilac syrup is a beautiful and lightly floral tasting spring treat. Lilac season is short, so make this delicious lilac syrup recipe to preserve the flavor of these edible flowers! Lilac Season Floral Treats While I wouldn’t call lilacs elusive since they tend to bloom in abundance with the arrival of true spring, their season…
Dandelion Syrup
This simple dandelion syrup is a perfect way to use fresh dandelion blossoms as they pop up during springtime. Made with dandelion tea, try this honey-sweet easy dandelion syrup in cocktails, on waffles, or in tea! Eating Backyard Dandelions If you have yet to try eating dandelions, it’s not too late! The season is just…
Wild Violet Jelly: A Low-Sugar Spring Treat
Make wild violet jelly with spring’s first magical blooms! Wild violets are edible and delicious, and they make a flavorful flower jelly that tastes fruity, lightly floral, and full of spring’s beginning sun. Edible Wild Violets With tiny purple blooms and heart-shaped leaves, wild violet “weeds” are often the first flowers that you’ll see in…
Dandelion Fritters: A Snack From Your Backyard
Fried dandelion fritters are a nutritious and delicious snack foraged right from your backyard. With tons of vitamins and minerals, making these fried dandelions is a healthy way to enjoy the honey taste of dandelion blossoms with a savory batter. Eating Dandelions Dandelions are commonly known sunny-faced flowers that are wrongly seen as a nuisance…
Pickled Asparagus: Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Pickled asparagus is a tangy spring treat that is delicious and good for you. These refrigerator pickles are quick and easy to make and ready to eat in just a few days. This is a great way to prolong the life of fresh spring asparagus! Savor The Spring Flavor Spring tends to be a mix…
Dandelion Salad: A Recipe from Grandma’s Time
Dandelion salad was a frugal and healthy recipe popular during the Great Depression. Dandelion greens are loaded with vitamins and minerals and, while a little bitter, make a delicious and nutritious foraged recipe. Recipes From the Depression Era During the Great Depression, foraging for nutritious foods was common and was the key to survival for…
Easy Rhubarb and Strawberry Crisp
This rhubarb and strawberry crisp is easy to make and is a treat for spring or early summer gatherings. Tart rhubarb pairs perfectly with sweet strawberries topped with crispy sweetened oatmeal in this delicious dessert. Rhubarb and Strawberry: A Perfect Pair Strawberry and rhubarb have long been a perfect pair. They’re both ripe during spring…
Quick Pickled Radish: Pink, Red, Watermelon, or Daikon
Pickled radish is a tart and tangy spring treat. Use red or pink radish for a whimsical-looking pink brine, or mix a few different types for this quick pickled radish recipe. It’s the perfect pickle for spring! Pink Pickles for Spring Radishes may not be super exciting to everyone, but they are to me! There’s…
8 Easy to Identify Edible Mushrooms
Edible mushrooms are one of the most exciting things to learn how to forage, but it can be an intimidating and sometimes dangerous practice. These easy-to-identify edible mushrooms are a safe place to start your wild mushroom journey! Wildcrafting Weeds If you want to learn more about the edible and medicinal weeds that surround us…
