Are you looking for a wild food that’s seriously hearty and filling rather than just a trailside nibble? Sunchokes are the answer! This prolific sunflower relative provides delicious and nutritious tubers, just waiting to be dug up.
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Cattails are among the most iconic and useful wild plants in North America, often referred to as the “supermarket of the swamp” due to the fact that the entire plant is edible at different times of year!
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This aggressive invasive, with a spicy flavor somewhere between garlic, horseradish, and mustard, is taking over our woods and crowding out other species. Pull it out by the roots if you see it, and be sure to bring some home to cook with!
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This week, we’re digging into burdock, whose roots are surprisingly versatile and delicious. They’re highly sought after in Japanese and Korean cuisines and deserve a spot on North American tables too!
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Next up in our foraging series is the black raspberry, aka black cap, the perfect berry for a trailside nibble!
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Next up in our foraging series is the prickly pear, a variety of cactus that offers two distinct edible parts: the sweet fruit and the vegetal cactus pad.
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This week, we’re talking about a beautiful blue wildflower with a big history. Bonus—every part of the plant is edible!
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This week, we’re talking about an easy-to-ID berry with a big, bold flavor that goes perfectly with autumnal holiday meals!
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These tart berries are a land manager’s nightmare, but a forager’s dream – loaded with easy-to-collect berries, these invasive shrubs extend berry-picking season into the late fall!
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These nuts have been fuelling populations across the world since the dawn of humanity – and they’re just as relevant in your kitchen today!
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