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Harvesting Sweetness: Birch Tree Syrup
In areas where maple trees can not grow people have turned to making syrup out of birch sap. The sugar content in birch sap is not as high as sugar...
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Blueberry Treats
I've been reminiscing about the summer blueberry harvest and wanted to share some recipes. These blueberry strudels are an indulgent summer treat, and something I constantly get excited for. The...
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Winter Foraging in the North
When the snow arrives, most foragers take a break. But guess what? Even in the winter months, there are some delightful plants just waiting to be discovered and harvested. I've...
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Pumpkin Soup
With the end of summer comes harvest and soup season! There are endless ways to enjoy the bounty of your garden and I am going to share my favourite pumpkin...
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Apple Appreciation: 4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Apple Harvest
Got a bumper crop of apples? Don’t let them go to waste! From crispy cinnamon-dusted apple slices and homemade apple syrup to applesauce and fruit leather, there are plenty of...
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DIY Pine Needle Soda
People have been using wild yeasts for millennia to ferment beverages and make bread rise. It is much less common now to see people using wilds yeasts to bake and...
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Preserving the Wave of Zucchini
Everyone who has planted zucchini knows about how there is a huge wave of zucchini to eat up all at once. Often times people do not know how to deal...
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Stuffed Zucchini Flower Recipe
Every year early in July there is an abundance of male squash flowers in the garden. Zucchini blossoms are a very low calorie snack when eaten by themselves, and are...
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Early Season Foraging
It's hard not to get excited for outdoor activities when the snow starts melting and the warmer temperatures arrive. Foraging is a great way to get out in the early...
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Foraging Pine Pollen
Do you love going on foraging adventures? Looking to try new types of foraging? Collecting pollen from the red pine tree is not the most common type of foraging but...
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Rhubarb Jam
Looking for a way to preserve the goodness of rhubarb so you can enjoy the tarty deliciousness all year round? Here is a great and easy to follow recipe that'll...
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Fried Evening Primrose Flowers
If you've tried fried squash blossoms, you know what a delicious seasonal treat they are. So why not try the same recipe with an edible native wildflower? Common evening primrose...
