Foraging for stinging nettles isn’t as hard (or scary!) as it sounds. With just a few tips and precautions, you’ll be able to forage for and use stinging nettles. Learn everything you need to know about how to identify, forage for, safely harvest, and properly prepare stinging nettles for use in edible recipes and herbal…
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Homemade Reuben Sandwich (100% Home Fermented)
Yes, I did it! I made a completely homemade Reuben sandwich, where every single ingredient was made from scratch and home fermented. I have to admit it was a bit difficult to do, mainly because of the logistics involved in making sure that every ingredient was ready at the right time. But, in the end…
Simple Rennet Cheese Recipe
This simple homemade rennet cheese recipe is the perfect introduction to cheese making! Rennet cheese can be cultured with either milk kefir or yogurt, so you get all of the probiotic benefits they offer. Making Homemade Cheese Well, I’ve finally done what I used to think was impossible. I made homemade cheese! I’ve been making…
How to Make Corned Beef (Nitrate Free)
This homemade corned beef recipe is easy to make and nitrate free! It is tender and delicious, just like real corned beef is supposed to be. The pickling spices and flavor from the brine make this corned beef have really amazing flavor. Here’s how to make corned beef, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!…
Foraging for Willow
One of the first trees or shrubs to bud in early spring is the willow. I remember as a child getting so excited to find pussy willows, although back then I didn’t liken it to the changing seasons. I’m pretty sure I just thought they were neat and fuzzy and like little tiny kittens, so…
How to Make Soap For Beginners + Calendula Soap Recipe
I’m going to say right now that I am no expert when it comes to making homemade soap. In fact, what you will see in this post is how to make soap for beginners. This is because I am also very much a beginner! The benefit from learning from a soap making newbie like me…
Updates and Recent Happenings: Spring Plants and Soap
Yes, I realize that it’s not spring yet. In fact, we have a whole month until the official date comes, but I’m antsy for it anyways. Here in Southern Oregon we’ve had spring like weather interspersed with frosty days, so it’s hard not to get excited! Those few warm days have encouraged some of our…
How to Cook and Eat Artichokes: Stuffed Artichoke Recipe
Artichokes are a thistle that are super tasty! Here’s a guide to help you learn how to cook and eat artichokes. Learn how to prepare them, and get my favorite recipe for stuffed artichokes! Artichokes: An Edible Thistle Artichokes are a strange vegetable for the uninitiated, but an absolute delight for those of us who…
How to Make Fermented Ketchup
Ketchup is the classic condiment, but in modern times it has strayed wildly from what it once was. The good news is that homemade ketchup is actually quite healthy, and when it’s fermented even more so. Plus, it’s super easy to make! Here’s how to make fermented ketchup. Ketchup History Did you know that ketchup…
Do You Want to Live Off Grid?
My end goal in life is to live off grid. I don’t know if I will ever accomplish that, but I can dream. I know what it takes from my experience of living in a tent cabin without electricity and only a wood stove for heat during many summers in the high country of Yosemite…
