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I Lilac You A Lot

Lilacs belong in the genus Syringa, a word that means “tube”. This refers to the way the blossoms are shaped, and is also where the word “syringe” comes from. They come in a variety of purple shades, and are native to the colder parts of Asia and Europe but they

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Book Review: A Taste of the Wild

Today we are going to chat about “A Taste of the Wild: Recipes for 40 common foraged plants from across  Canada - drinks, desserts, mains and more.”  Originally written in 1975, this Canadian foraging classic has had a recent reboot. The publisher was kind enough to send me a copy

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Adventures in beekeeping

Years ago we came across the Flow Hive system and the idea of beekeeping blossomed in our minds.  But while we were living in the far north it wasn’t very feasible, but now that we have moved to a more suitable location we felt we had to give it

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Dandelion Soufflé

I was very excited to receive a copy of the latest “A Taste of the Wild” cookbook to review, and it arrived at the perfect time, in sync with our first dandelions!  So when I opened it up and checked out the Springtime section I was inspired to try a

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Wild Violet Magic

Our lawn current has something beautiful hidden in it…..violets!  Not only are they lovely to look at, both the flowers and leaves are edible.  But they also can do something magical that I’ve been excited to try!  So gather up your violet flowers and let’s give it

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Delish Dandelion Dish

I am extremely excited to see new growth in our area, the season is finally underway for us and I love seeing all the new plant possibilities! Young dandelions are a free and easy green to forage, and I thought you might like to follow along for our first major

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Overnight Oats - Weedy Style

Need a simple healthy option for breakfast? Not much of a morning person? Overnight oats might just be your answer! A product I love is Yumi Organics. Co-founded by a fellow dietitian, they give you the option to purchase or subscribe to easy to make flavored oat packages. They also

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10 Essential Foraging Tips

In our part of the world, things are starting to warm up and our snowbanks are slowly receding so we are excited to enter our growing season! So in anticipation we thought we’d give you 10 tips to keep in mind when foraging for wild foods. Resources: * Seek App

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Fluffins (Flower Muffins)

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, but have you ever thought about giving your mom flowers to eat?  There so many fun ways that you can eat & decorate with flowers! Just make sure that you ID the flowers properly first, not ALL flowers are edible.  You can check

I'd Tap That

Did you know? You can tap into many trees [https://practicalselfreliance.com/trees-species-tap-syrup/] for some tasty sap! I dabbled with tapping Birch trees when we lived in the far north, and this year I’m trying my hand at Box Elders aka Manitoba Maples. Both make delicious sap/syrup and

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Bringing Weeds to the Party

Today we are learning how to liven up your next shindig with an edible bread bowl filled with a wild & weedy spinach dip. It will be both a crowd pleaser & a conversation starter. Plus, the weeds are free, and there is no bowl to clean or collect afterwards! Full Circle

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5 Foraging Books That Changed My Life

I love books, and I love foraging, and I love books about foraging so I thought that today I would highlight five excellent recommendations from my personal library. Links Boreal Herbal - Kindle Edition (affiliate) [https://amzn.to/3Ebt7JC ] Boreal Gourmet (affiliate) [https://amzn.to/3OaVmMP] The Path to Wild

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The Quest

Fun Fact: We have been making videos for the last 10 months without internet! When we moved to our new home last year we did not expect to be without service for nearly a year.  This has been a challenging adventure and we have learned to value our connections.  Although

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Saskatchewan Winter Adventure

In a moment of impulse we booked ourselves in for some winter camping (wamping?) at the end of March. I have a reputation for my road trip adventures because I believe that you should have fun on the journey too, not just at the destination. Join Charles & I as we

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Savory Scrappy-Cakes

You might not have realized it but when you trim the leaves and stems off your cauliflower or broccoli head, you don't need to toss them in the compost - you can still eat them and this is a great way to do it! For my Scrappy-Cakes here I was

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Overripe? Just fudge it!

I was looking through the Nutrition Month recipes on my phone for inspiration and chose this one - and then realized later that it is actually a recipe from the 2021 collection.  Oops!  See?  I am just that committed to reusing and recycling! It’s still a delicious & nutritious treat

Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow

March is nutrition month in North America, making it a favourite for dietitians! This year marks the 40th anniversary for us in Canada and the theme focuses on how dietitians are using their skills and expertise to create change for tomorrow. Food security, food literacy, food sovereignty, & sustainable food choices…

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Food Scraps to Fizzy Fun

Did you know that March is Nutrition Month? For 2022 the theme is "Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow". Food prices are on the rise, so it’s even more important that we work on reducing our food waste.  Water is always the best choice when it comes to hydration, but

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Easy Winter Weekend Project

A fun winter activity that is great for all ages, gets you outdoors and costs almost nothing! Use items foraged from nature to create something beautiful for your yard. Nature is considered the 4th pillar of health next to nutrition, exercise & sleep! It’s recommended you get 2 hours of

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Mushroom Kit Experiment

We’ve been dabbling with mushrooms for a while, and have more plans in the works but when we spotted this kit in Home Depot (Canada) we couldn’t resist giving it a try! And so began our adventures with Leo, our first Lion’s Mane mushroom experiment. Resources: * Buy

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Fresh Mint Sorbet

Mint is a fantastic herb whether you find it in the wild or grow it yourself.  Since we have a lovely crop of it growing our our little garden nook, we thought we would show you one of our favourite ways to enjoy it. Fun Fact: Mint aids digestion, so

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Flower Powered Recipes

A certain day is coming up next week, so we thought we would give you some ideas for some flower based foods.  From a simple bubbly drink to a full floral pasta, make it a special day whether it’s to treat your wonderful self or share with someone else

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Rose Cardamom Latte

I am currently wrapping up the Foraging course with the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine, and in the wild rose section they describe the flowers as having an uplifting and comforting fragrance. They also feel that rose can impart a desire to live fully to those who are feeling depressed.

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Free Snow Treats

Canadian winters do put a bit of a damper on foraging fun. But after watching videos on making maple candy and Black Forager’s recent video (she is great by the way, check her out if you don’t already follow her - @blackforager), I realized that we have an

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Honey Beer Bread

No yeast?  No problem!  Beer to the rescue! This recipe is really easy & takes only 6 ingredients. This is your solution whether you’ve just run out of yeast, the grocery shelves are bare, or you happen to have some old beer waiting to be used up.  While we were