Tall stately mesquite trees are not what most people think of as a herb! But this graceful tree with durable wood was used as a medicinal herb as well as a source of food, tools, and building materials. Mesquite Pods The seed pods of mesquite … Read more
We have posted about foraging and eating flowers – but it’s hard for some people to wrap their brains around edible flowers. Here are some tips to getting started – and a super simple recipe. Start With Edible Herb Flowers If you are unsure of … Read more
My dilemma – the lemon trees still have fruit on them and are starting to flower. Problem with more lemon fruit is that I am full up! I have frozen lemon juice for lemon aid this summer, not to mention jars of lemon marmalade, jars … Read more
Many different religions celebrate holy days during the spring. There are may ways of celebrating. One is the Orthodox Catholic custom of the Pascal Lamb. A family will adopt a lamb in the week before Palm Sunday. The whole family will cuddle, feed, and nurture … Read more
No, this post is not about snarfing down a mesquite muffin in a minute. It is about making a muffin that bakes in one minute! Providing you have a microwave. One Minute Muffin Uncle Smokey worked for many years with a wonderful man who, along … Read more
Ever had “red-rind steak?” It was a treat as a kid, but times have changed since then – until now. Resurrected this old favorite with a 21st century twist. Uncle Smokey here with a recipe and story about how I spent my summer vacation. What … Read more
