Do Something Wild
Want to learn how to identify and safely forage for wild edible plants? Check out these top five resources, which include comprehensive guides, online databases, and communities where you can get help and advice from experienced foragers. From field guides to detailed descriptions and illustrations, these resources will help you learn about the many delicious and nutritious plants that can be found in the wild.
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Looking for the top resources for identifying wild mushrooms? Check out these five options, which include helpful guides, identification keys, and online communities where you can ask for help and advice. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned mushroom hunter, these resources will help you accurately identify and enjoy the delicious and sometimes mysterious fungi that can be found in the wild.
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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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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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Foraged oyster mushrooms are one of my favorite wild mushrooms. The frequently produce big beautiful flushes of soft sweet smelling wild mushrooms that quickly fill up a bag or foraging basket. These versatile wild edible mushrooms are a culinary delight for the very beginner foragers to even the seasoned mushroom hunter. Easy to prepare fresh they meld well into a variety of wild food dishes like stir fry, soups, or sit elegantly along side steak, pork, or any seafood. Add them to pasta with your favorite sauce and they are a stand alone delicious treat. For a hunter gatherer like me these are a staple for the pantry. Another feature of these wild edible mushrooms is that they are easily[…]
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