Do Something Wild
Discover a treasure trove of delicious wild food recipes that bring nature’s bounty to your kitchen. From savory foraged mushrooms to refreshing wild herbs, our curated collection features easy-to-follow recipes perfect for all skill levels. Embrace sustainable cooking and learn how to transform foraged ingredients into flavorful meals that celebrate the unique tastes of the wild. Join us on a culinary adventure and reconnect with nature through food.
Wild Fermented Raspberry or Blackberry Cider Recipe (Half-Gallon) This simple recipe shows you how to make wild fermented raspberry or blackberry cider at home—no special brewing equipment needed! Ingredients: Instructions: Notes: We also recommend exploring the history of making wild berry cider as it is a fascinating story. Enjoy your homemade wild-fermented raspberry or blackberry cider!
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Foraging for wild foods can be a fun and rewarding outdoor activity. However it’s important to know how to prepare these ingredients safely and deliciously. Here are three easy ways to turn your foraged finds into tasty meals: There are many ways to enjoy your wild foraged foods including teas, seasonings, wines, and even making wild edible marmalades. No matter which method you choose it’s important to properly identify and clean your foraged ingredients before cooking them. This will help ensure that you’re not accidentally consuming any poisonous plants or animals. With a little bit of knowledge and creativity, you can turn your foraged finds into delicious and nourishing meals.
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Growing up in Minnesota, one of my favorite snacks was pickled fish, and to this day, I still relish it. A real treat for me was the opportunity to enjoy pickled northern pike when it was available. The texture of pickled pike is truly special; unlike store-bought pickled herring, it retains a firm and clean consistency that enhances the overall enjoyment. I’ve even managed to convert a few friends who claimed they didn’t like pickled fish! After moving to Alaska, where northern pike is abundant, I found myself in Florida, where this fish is harder to come by. In Alaska, I discovered a great substitute: pickled pollock. Like pike, pollock has a nice firmness and pairs beautifully with pickling spices.[…]
Read moreWith clouds in the sky and rain in the forecast my decision was made. Stay home and do very little. The problem was I had been home and off the water for a couple months now due to a nearly life ending bout with covid-19. The day before I had forced myself to go out into the garage and organize my gear which would uncover the kayak. This was intended to motivate me to get back on the water but seemed to have failed. Finally after arguing with myself for some time I decided to simply go for a drive. Just in case the motivation hit me I also loaded up my fishing and foraging gear as well. After driving[…]
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I love a good catch and cook regardless of the species. Across the country lakes and rivers are fighting a variety of invasive species. From mussels to aquarium escapees the problem costs states millions of dollars each year. It is important that all outdoors men and woman do their part to prevent the spread of these species. Be sure to wash your boat when switching bodies of water, never release aquarium pets into the wild, and eat the invasive every chance you get. In some areas of the country outdoors lovers along with some local chefs are discovering that the invasive Asian Carp is actually a great tasting fish. Here in Florida one of my first discoveries were the invasive[…]
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