As the winds die down here and the danger of the wildfires have passed, we are left with our valleys filling with harmful smoke that can impact our breathing and health. Those with lung or heart diseases and other health conditions are the most at risk for complications due to exposure. Children and the elderly … Continue reading Herbs for Dealing with Wildfire Smoke Inhalation
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Wild Nettle Soup (vegan)
Welcoming springtime also means the onset of weed season. While many reach for their choice of mass plant destruction (with herbicides being of greatest concern), there are gentler and more sustainable ways to manage the green overgrowth in our yards and public spaces. Many of our wild plants that find their way into our gardens … Continue reading Wild Nettle Soup (vegan)
Raw Hummus with wild Tumbleweed
This morning I was walking around the farm assessing the non-native plant situation where I'm planning to start my epic herb garden. Most things are going to seed and dying at this point in the season except one prominent plant that I've been seeing popping up on the local hillsides lately. They are better known … Continue reading Raw Hummus with wild Tumbleweed
Fermented Raw Nut Cheese & Wild Spices
My fermented raw nut cheeses have been quite a crowd pleaser (for vegans and non-vegans alike, which is a total win!) and with so many requests for the recipe and process, here it is! My first go at this I used some wild harvested pinyon pine nuts which, let me tell you, was the most … Continue reading Fermented Raw Nut Cheese & Wild Spices
