Today’s wild harvest
The small leaves taste surprisingly like fresh mushrooms.
Plantain, Curly Dock, and Dead Nettle
Category: What’s In Season
What can you harvest today in southern Michigan? And what can you do with it? What’s in Season “grocery” lists are designed to let you know what is available right now in our area. You can see exactly what current conditions are because the pics and videos are taken on the day they are posted. The blog also includes Wild Foods recipes and updates about the fun things we are doing at Will Forage for Food. So keep up with What’s In Season right here.
April 5: Hickory, Trout Lily, Strawberry leaf, and Wild yeast
Hickory shags make a tasty syrup. Take only the bark that comes off easily, boil it to make a strong tea. Then add sugar, honey, or maple and cook it into a syrup.
Want to learn more about wild yeasts? Check out microbe camp.