Deep Woods Dietitian

Canadian Beer Tasting

Join some true Canucks in the review of this Saskatchewan beer. Rebellion Brewing Company out of Regina teamed up with Boreal Heartland to make this brew. Better yet, the loonies & toonies you spend on it are used to support mental health in Northern Saskatchewan. Drink for a good cause,

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Mini Hydroponic Gardens (AeroGarden + Click & Grow)

A new video is out about how we setup our little hydroponic gardens! This cubby was built to house a television, and when I was a child that there was a TV in this space. I remember my grandfather often watched it, and I think I watched the Golden Girls

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Easy Holiday Candy Makeover

Need a quick treat for your New Year's Eve? Here is a great idea on how to give your leftover holiday candy new life for the new year! These resuable, resealable Stashers bags are a fantastic way to reduce the single-use plastic in your life. We love using them to

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Eat Your Christmas Tree!

With Christmas happening tomorrow we wanted to bring you this special episode where you can turn a few pieces of your Christmas tree into last minute goodies! Boreal Gourmet (affiliate link) - https://amzn.to/3Fp8NnO (Or support your local bookstore instead) Christmas Tree Brûlée (adapted from The Boreal Herbal)

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Mulled Cider Recipes - Wild Flavours vs Spiced

We’ve got snow outside so that means it may be time for a warm cozy drink for your winter weekends or holidays. Today we are going to brew up two batches of mulled apple cider. One with local ingredients gathered from outdoors and the other with fruit & spices

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Whole Banana Breakfast! (Peel included)

Bananas are known for their high potassium, a mineral that is important for the health of your bones, kidneys, nerves and muscles. They also contain vitamin B6, fibre & vitamin A making them a nice addition to your breakfast. And because bananas are grown in tropical locations, they are considered

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DIY - Fire Starter Gifts

Nothing says “You light up my life” like a bundle of fire starters. Whether you are gifting them to yourself or a loved one, they can make life much easier for an outdoors person or a frequent fire maker. Legends typically have fire as a gift bestowed by gods, so

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DIY - Lawn to Lasagna (Sheet Composting)

Our third & final composting project for the season. And it’s got the tastiest name! Keep watching/reading to learn more about lasagna gardening. We wanted to expand our garden space for next year, and this composting method is the ticket. Turn your unused lawn into a lasagna garden

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DIY - Pallet Compost Bin

New video is out: Our previous composting video looked at vermiculture also known as composting with worms. It’s a great option for those with an apartment or small space to compost in. But if that option makes your skin crawl and you’ve got a bit of outdoor space

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DIY - Composting with Worms

A new video is up! Today we are going to look at the first of a series of composting projects we’ve been working on. Good food requires good soil after all, and although we want to avoid as much food waste as possible it is better to compost our

Dock Seed Crackers & Brownies

Dock is easy to find with its tall, dark, & handsome seeded stalks that tend to stick out from the surrounding vegetation. It’s found in moist disturbed areas such as ditches, and in the fall they are easy to spot as you drive along. Now you have a fun

Podcasting Adventure

If you'd like to check it out I am featured on the latest episode (#44) of Sustainable Stories, a weekly podcast where guests talk about their unique journey along the road to sustainability. I'm a little biased but I think learning more about the free foods you've got in your

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Rose Hip Recipes

Learn about one of the best edibles for a procrastinating forager, and then learn several different ways to use them from a simple vinegar to a gift worthy marmalade. It’s hip to eat rose hips, and they are packed with nutrition too! Rose Hip Vinegar You will need: RosehipsWhite

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Pineapple Weed Cookies & Tea

Learn about a little slice of tropical paradise you may not have realized was in your very own yard! It’s great aromatherapy but watch or read on if you’d like to find out how to make delicious cookies and tea with it! Cookies Ingredients: 1/4 cup pineapple

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Storing Root Vegetables

Winter is coming. At least here in Canada it is, but you can have a tastier and more affordable winter season if you do a little work to preserve your harvest. Check out our latest video to learn more about storing onions, carrots, and potatoes!

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Dandelion Drinks

The ever versatile dandelion is still nourishing us into the Fall. If you watched our very first episode, you’ll know that the dandelion has an edible flower. I’m still collecting petals myself, but Fall is the time to dig a little deeper…. Watch or read on to learn

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Sheet Pan Meal with Sage

A delicious one sheet meal! Minimal dishes & it is very adaptable - use any veggies you have on hand. You can use wild foraged sage, garden sage or store-bought sage for this recipe.

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Lamb's Quarter Omelette

Just want a quick bite? This omelette is easy, flavorful and adapted from a beautiful book called “The Boreal Herbal” one of the first foraging books I added to my library.

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Spicy Carrot Top Sidedish

Have you been wasting half your carrot?! Learn more about how to make the most of your produce & get a recipe to help you make it happen! Plus, learn how to get more free food & a bonus use for carrot tops.

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Beet Green Soup

Marvel at your gardening efficiency, and turn those beet greens into tasty soup! Beet greens are an edible that should not be wasted. The recipe below is one way that you can use them to stretch your garden harvest even further. The soup can also been frozen for a later,

Upcoming Podcast

I have been invited as a guest on the Sustainable Stories Podcast! A weekly podcast where guests talk about their unique journey along the the road to sustainability. I will post when the interview goes live but in the meantime you should check them out, they have lots of really

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Pine Tree Cookies

Learn how to make the ultimate sugar cookies with a northern twist! Take it a step further & you can also decorate with these Vitamin C rich pine needles. A free, tasty ingredient you can forage even in the deepest of winter.

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Pumpkin Leaf Smoothie

Eat Your Scraps - Pumpkin Leaves with Smoothie RecipeGet more out of your pumpkin plants & enjoy this tasty smoothie! The fruit of the pumpkin is not the only edible part of the plant - you can also eat the leaves & blossoms. Ingredients:2 cups pumpkin leaves1 can pineapple

Yarr-ow!

I can now officially report that yarrow does indeed help to stop a wound from bleeding. I’ve known this in theory for a long time but only recently experienced it firsthand. Fortunatly or unfortunately depending on whether you are a “glass half full” or “glass half empty” type, my

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A New Start

I end up a lot of places that I don’t expect to be - the far north, my grandparents former homestead, and now in front of a camera. I suppose that is just life, isn’t it? My husband (Charles) & I have officially started working on the “Deep