Wild food

Considered a noxious weed by most, wild garlic is one of the most prolific and easily identifiable wild edibles. One of the first weeds to pop up every Spring, wild garlic grows and is edible all year long. It's called wild garlic, wild onion, field garlic, onion grass, crow garlic and more! I’ve compiled a list of everything you need to know to find, harvest and eat this nutritious, and delicious wild edible! | Hillsborough Homesteading

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Make this stew in a Dutch oven over an open fire for a hearty meal after a long day in the woods. The sight of venison and veggies bubbling away over a pit you dug—what could be finer?

Wild food foraging is a simple way to enjoy nature’s edible fruits. Beginners can learn how to safely identify and forage edible fruits for fresh and tasty outdoor snacks. Pin this now to keep these must-know tips handy!

Eating Acorns ~ 60+ Acorn Recipes from Around the World ~ Acorns are an abundant wild food source around the world, and a single tree can produce more than 2,000 pounds of nuts. Rich in calories and micronutrients, eating acorns was once a part of life for humans everywhere that oaks grow. #wildfood #foraging

With over a hundred varieties and similar counterparts, distinguishing genuine wild onions is vital, especially in their early stages. Genuine wild onions are entirely edible, but ingesting poisonous substitutes can be deadly. Acquiring knowledge about key differences is essential for a safe foraging adventure, allowing you to enjoy your meals worry-free. Explore the identification process and savor the satisfaction of a risk-free foraged dinner.

Edible weeds are a great way to increase the foods you grow- and consume- without any additional work on your part. Here's a list of 15 edible weeds to try!

Stinning wild nettles are far more than just weed which needs to be removed. Every spring my kid and I are foraging the forest for the young nettles to make a delcious soup out of them. This is a delish recipe for a creamy wild nettle soup made with garlic and parsley and topped with spicy garlic.