From the Spring Foraging Cookbook: Redbud
This is a very attractive leguminous tree. You will certainly notice it for its bright, magenta to purple, red flowers in the spring. It is one of the first trees to bring color after winter. These flowers are absolutely delicious – they taste like fresh, sweet, garden peas! Most often, I simply pick as much as I can carry and snack on while hiking. They are very good in salads. Just briefly sauteed with olive oil or butter and salt, they make an excellent side dish. Most often though, I just toss a few on the plate as a garnish. The flavor is sweet, refreshing and just a touch wildly unique. I usually combine them with more bitter flowers such as Forsythia blossoms.
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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.
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Show 305: Adonis and Agalinis
We discuss a powerful and beautiful cardiac herb, and one that is a little less useful but still pretty.
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Herbal Medicine for Preppers: Linden, Tilia, Basswood or Lime Tree
Today we discuss a tree with very interesting medicinal uses.
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