Citrus season is short, but so delicious! When citrus is abundant, learn how to use the best of the harvest, and the many ways to preserve lemons, limes, oranges, and all of the other citrus. Get recipes for canning, preserving, using the zest, and so much more. Read on for 12 ways to use and…
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Roasted Olives with Rosemary and Garlic
{This post is sponsored by Mezzetta} Olives make the perfect appetizer and I’m always looking for ways to make them fancier. This recipe for roasted olives with rosemary and garlic does exactly that! Made with delicious Mezzetta olives and a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, these roasted olives will be loved…
Conifer Infused Oil for Body & Mind: with Pine, Spruce, or Fir Needles
{This post is sponsored by Ball® Fresh Preserving} Make this conifer infused oil this winter season using foraged conifer needles! Most conifer needles can be used such as pine, spruce, or fir. This conifer infused oil with cinnamon is great for body care and it also has some aromatherapy benefits. It smells absolutely amazing! Herbal…
What to Forage in Winter: 30+ Edible and Medicinal Plants and Fungi
Winter foraging may seem difficult, but there are actually quite a few things that you may find. Learn about what to forage in winter! I will go over more than 30 edible and medicinal trees, nuts, berries, leaves, roots, lichens, mushrooms, and seaweed to forage in winter. Wildcrafting Weeds If you want to learn more…
15 Best Books on Herbalism and Natural Body Care
For beginning and more advanced herbalists alike, it’s important to have some books about herbs and herbal recipes on hand. I often get asked what my favorite herbalism books are, and there are so many great ones to choose from! I’ve narrowed it down to what I think are the 15 best books about herbalism…
Foraging Juniper Berries for Food and Medicine
Juniper berries are commonly known as being a spice or being the flavoring for gin, but they have many other uses as well! Foraging for juniper berries is easy as juniper trees are fairly common. Learn more about foraging juniper berries and how to use them for food and medicine! Wildcrafting Weeds If you want…
Elderberry Cocktail: Made with Elderberry Syrup
{This post is sponsored by Ball® Fresh Preserving} This elderberry cocktail recipe is a festive and delicious way to celebrate fall! Made with elderberry syrup, it even has some health benefits as well. It’s the perfect foraged holiday cocktail! Ball® Flute Jars This elderberry syrup cocktail is perfect when served in beautiful Ball® Flute jars!…
Homemade Infused Gin: Foraged Botanical Winter Spirits
Have you ever made your own gin? It’s so much fun, and so easy! This winter gin is infused with fresh foraged juniper berries, white fir, and lots of winter herbs and spices. It’s refreshing and aromatic, and a perfect winter foraging cocktail recipe. This homemade infused gin is the perfect recipe for the holidays…
Fermented Honey Cranberries
These honey fermented cranberries are a healthy, colorful, and delicious fermented recipe that is perfect for your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner. Fermented honey cranberries are made from nourishing real food ingredients, and are a wonderful recipe for gut health. Fermenting Cranberries in Honey It’s amazing to me how easy fermenting in honey is! I’ve done…
Dehydrated Pumpkin Pie Leather Roll Ups
These dehydrated pumpkin roll ups taste just like pumpkin pie but without all the sugar! Made with just fresh roasted pumpkin, apples, and spices, pumpkin leather roll ups are a delicious way to celebrate fall. Kids love them too! The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables Book I got this recipe for pumpkin pie roll ups…
