by Spiraea Herbs | Apr 30, 2021 | Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes, Wild Harvesting
If there was a way to capture the spirit and nutrition of spring in a bowl, I have found it tonight. We just finished dinner and the meal was so delicious, comforting and divine that I just had to get it posted. If you have been following me for a while, you know I...
by Spiraea Herbs | Nov 6, 2018 | Homesteading, Recipes
We love winter squash, especially stuffed acorn squash. Not only is it incredibly nutritious, it stores extremely well over the winter. This allows us to eat home grown food in the winter months when we can’t grow anything ourselves. Eating local is something...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 18, 2017 | Homesteading, Recipes
Sweet potatoes are one of my favourite storage crops. Despite their name they are actually low on the glycemic index and quite versatile. I’ve used them to make anything from a roasted root vegetable dish to chocolate chip cookies. Their amazing ability to store...
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 16, 2017 | Homesteading, Recipes
Last summer I discovered fried green tomatoes and what a glorious discovery it was! It came out of necessity as I had over a hundred green tomatoes and an impending frost. Thankfully I also discovered a great relish recipe and a chili recipe – all that used...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 28, 2017 | Herbalism, Wild Food Recipes
My three little tiny stinging nettle plants from Richters that I planted last year have turned into a full fledged sting nettle patch. Having over 3 litires of stinging nettle tincture in stock, I certainly don’t need more of this amazing medicinal herb for my...
