Mulberry fruits are ripening now in many parts of the world. Time to share some of the many ways to use this very tasty fruit. Since there are SO very many ways (kind of like mesquite, or maybe acorns), we will get you started with […]
A tasty foraged find in March in the desert Southwest are the pods of jewel flower. This plant is native to a limited area of the Southwest, but when you find it in Arizona it is often nicely abundant. Jewel Flower And here is why […]
e, At our recent Epiphany Party, I brought out my bright golden Calendula Cake. It was very well received, and I did promise to share the recipe. Cake is Easy to Make I can’t remember when I did not bake a cake from scratch. Once, […]
Sunflowers are a American native plant, used for centuries by the Native people. The plants once grew only in North and Central America (the “New World”). Once Europeans “discovered” sunflowers, they were rapidly carried and planted around the globe. Indeed, sunflowers are one of the […]
Hibiscus flowers can be charming and pretty on the plant, but I also find them quite charming on my plate. There are many ways to enjoy hibiscus, especially if you go outside each afternoon and collect that days bounty and dry yourself a big jar […]
Garlic chives are not really a chive, but they do tasty mildly like garlic. That “mild” is good! You can have garlic chives for breakfast and not alienate friends and family. A Pretty Plant Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) make a graceful green statement in the […]
Elder or elderberry is a Southwest native somewhat shrubby tree. Virtually all parts of the plant are used. In my book on Father Kino’s Herbs, I list these uses: “Cosmetic, Culinary, Dye, Edible Flowers, Medicinal, Ornamental, Wildlife.” What’s in a Name As with any useful […]
A friend served us arugula and prosciutto sandwiches on home-made focaccia last week, and all I can say is YUM! I grow arugula at home and get a tad tired of arugula salads, so inspired by friend Jamie’s fresh and tasty dinner – I have […]
In April we shared that sunflowers are a native plant to forage, or perhaps grow in the homestead garden here in the Southwest. Savorist Jacqueline shared how to grow sunflowers on her gardening site. About now the flowers are getting ready to harvest, so here […]
Egg Salad because the chickens are laying again. Plus this month we have Easter and Passover and their eggy traditions. If you don’t have chickens, take advantage of the (relatively) low egg prices this month. Besides, eggs are a relatively low cost source of protein. […]
