I think that it is very important to discover all that mother nature offers from her “plant pantry”, especially that which is sustainable, with no danger of an over harvest. This is how I came to start juicing Queen Palm Berries. When I'm up at the family farm in NY, I forage for wild grapes, dandelions, wild currants, wild berries, pig's ears, wild grape leaves, shaggy mane …Continue Reading
Canning & Preserving
Pickled Cactus Recipe with a Sweet Twist
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Give your typical pickled cactus a sweet makeover in the comforts of your own kitchen! If you're like me whose taste buds are almost tied to pickled goodies, this recipe is a must-try! Pickled Cactus Recipe with a Sweet Twist I love all types of pickles including the pickled cactus strips available in the stores. However, with all of the cactus I have growing at home, I …Continue Reading
Palm Jelly | A New Twist On Your Traditional Jellies
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Although there are a number of uses for the palm juice that we made in an earlier recipe (from the queen palm berries), probably the most popular use of the liquid would be that of jelly making. Palm jelly (in my opinion) has its' own flavor. I can't go so far and say that it is an acquired taste, rather, I can't make a comparison to any other jelly to give readers an idea of …Continue Reading
Make Your Own Wine Vinegar at Home
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A popular ingredient in both salads and recipes is wine vinegar, with red being the most popular but white used as well. If your place is like mine, there are multiple bottles of wine in the cupboards, that have been used for cooking, having a drink with friends and even marinating with all in various stages of fullness. Some may even be full bottles, that you didn't really …Continue Reading
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