Show 262: Symphoricarpos and Yew
Today, I tell you about the medicinal properties of Snowberry/Wolfberry/Coralberry and Taxus, or Yew. We discuss the poisonous properties of certain medicinal herbs, and why you must do your own research - in some cases the toxicity is overstated, but in others guru type fraudsters encourage the use of plants that are so dangerous they can kill you!
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/show-262-symphoricarpos-and-yew
Fish on Fridays: Clam Chowder
It is almost fall. For me, that means surf fishing, shellfish and soup season, and it is my favorite time of the year!
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From The Spring Foraging Cookbook: Frying and Braising
Frying likely began in much the same way as roasting. I imagine primitive man cracking an egg onto a stone, hot from the fire. He must have been amazed as the egg whitened and became solid, giving off a tantalizing smell. It must have been quite a frustration though, to try to scrape off the egg that was cooked on and stuck to the stone.
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/from-the-spring-foraging-cookbook-84f
Show 305: Adonis and Agalinis
We discuss a powerful and beautiful cardiac herb, and one that is a little less useful but still pretty.
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/show-305-adonis-and-agalinis