Field Journal
Wild Rice
Despite the effort of harvest and processing, wild rice is one of the most important native foods in North America. Check out our mini documentary below to learn more about...
Wild Rice
Despite the effort of harvest and processing, wild rice is one of the most important native foods in North America. Check out our mini documentary below to learn more about...
Caucasus x Appalachia | SERIES INTRO
That comparative analysis of the southern Appalachians (where I live) and the lower Caucasus keeps my mind turning. I had never expected Georgia to feel so familiar, but there I...
Caucasus x Appalachia | SERIES INTRO
That comparative analysis of the southern Appalachians (where I live) and the lower Caucasus keeps my mind turning. I had never expected Georgia to feel so familiar, but there I...
Yacon (Bolivian Sunroot)
I peeled the skin of one and cut off a chunk to try. It was pleasantly sweet, and reminded me of sugar cane. The texture was super crunchy in that...
Yacon (Bolivian Sunroot)
I peeled the skin of one and cut off a chunk to try. It was pleasantly sweet, and reminded me of sugar cane. The texture was super crunchy in that...
The Cranefly Orchid
Ashlyn and I find ourselves on our local hiking trails frequently, especially during peak plant seasons. This means we don't hike much during the winter since there is not much to...
The Cranefly Orchid
Ashlyn and I find ourselves on our local hiking trails frequently, especially during peak plant seasons. This means we don't hike much during the winter since there is not much to...
First Marshmallow Harvest
The unique thing about marshmallow is its mucilage. If you’ve handled marshmallow before, then you know what I’m talking about. If not, then have you handled or eaten okra? Or maybe...
First Marshmallow Harvest
The unique thing about marshmallow is its mucilage. If you’ve handled marshmallow before, then you know what I’m talking about. If not, then have you handled or eaten okra? Or maybe...
Pawpaw Foraging, Variability, & Tackling Bitter...
Despite all the wonderful attributes of wild pawpaws, I’ve had to toss out my fair share of pawpaw puree due to bitterness. Standing in the pawpaw patch I’ll go to...
Pawpaw Foraging, Variability, & Tackling Bitter...
Despite all the wonderful attributes of wild pawpaws, I’ve had to toss out my fair share of pawpaw puree due to bitterness. Standing in the pawpaw patch I’ll go to...