Mature plants stand tall under the "harvest moon" of October Grabbing an ice-cream cone and drivin' the back roads is a thing our family really enjoys. We could be looking for wildlife, looking at old homesteads or just enjoying each others company. Every trip is different and takes us on a new journey. For me, its to share my outdoor passion and to be close the wife … [Read more...] about Tracking wild edibles…
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Super food from fungi
A healthy non-perishable food option that tastes great Who isn't a sucker for good soup broth, even more so if its easy to make. Recently, I stumbled upon a rich and flavorful "just add water" meal that holds the trifecta of attributes! EASY TO PREPARE...just add waterPACKED WITH MEDICINAL PROPERTIES/HIGHLY NUTRITIONAL...heath and wellnessEXTENDED SHELF … [Read more...] about Super food from fungi
September Feast
Michigan is a foragers paradise! In the early autumn you may find these mushrooms under foot and possibly in tree; the Bolete Mushroom, "sulphur shelf,Chicken of the woods or chicken" -Laetiporus, Chanterelle's, Hedgehog, "Hen of the Woods"- Grifola, Lions Mane, Shaggy Mane Mushrooms and the Giant Puffball just to name a few. FACT: Michigan has over 2000 species of wild … [Read more...] about September Feast
Spitted Fish (No Gutting Required)
Want a hot fish meal but you don't feel like gutting and filleting the fish? You'll love this... You'll need to collect a small stick, just large enough to support your catch. Carefully using your knife, remove the bark from a small branch. The outer bark is where the bacteria lives, so we want to get down to the inner bark or cambium layer. It will usually have a yellow … [Read more...] about Spitted Fish (No Gutting Required)
Simple Woodland Spoon
If you have ever been in the forest WITHOUT a spoon, DON'T PANIC! Here's a quick little tip you will enjoy and it doesn't require a specialized carving knife... What I have done here is simply carved 2 sticks at opposing angles and then lashed together with para-cord for an almost-instant wilderness spoon! (This is a fun one to try with the kids, too.) Enjoy The … [Read more...] about Simple Woodland Spoon