The world is full of wild plants and mushrooms. Some of them are poisonous and some of them are delicious gourmet delicacies. Come along on a forging journey with us into some of the wild edible foods of the southeastern US bioregion where we live and play. *Warning: never eat a wild plant or mushroom you’re not 100% confident you’ve correctly ID’d.
Solomon's seal (Polygonatum) is an edible plant in the Asparagus family that can be grown in a shade garden or wild foraged. Find out how! …
Morel mushroom pâté is a delicious, easy-to-make morel mushroom recipe full of rich, earthy umami flavors that will have you craving more!…
Morel mushrooms with stinging nettle pasta & poached duck eggs is beautiful and delicious, plus it can be made surprisingly quickly! …
Find out how to make lion's mane mushroom mac and cheese, a rich and savory dish that lets the subtle lion's mane mushroom flavor shine! …
Find out how to grow pawpaw trees (Asimina triloba) from seed or sapling, so you can grow your own supply of North America's largest AND most delicious native fruit!…
Want to find morel mushrooms in the southeast US? This helpful guide will show you when, where, and how to find morel mushrooms in our region.…
American groundnut tubers and maitake mushrooms combine into one delectable chowder recipe. Want to find out how to make your own? …
Your Christmas tree is edible? Find out how to eat your Christmas tree (and other edible conifers), from safe identification to recipes.…
Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) mushrooms are gorgeous gourmet & medicinal mushrooms that taste like crab meat and have scientifically-proven brain-boosting effects. Find out how to forage, grow, and cook them! …
Filé powder is a history-rich spice and thickener made from the dried, green leaves of sassafras trees. Find out how to make your own filé powder and use it in the kitchen! …
A delicious and versatile acorn flour crepe recipe made with cold or hot-leached acorn flour. Gluten-free and can be made into sweet or savory crepes. …
A delicious recipe made from American or Asian persimmons. Persimmon oatmeal bars are a perfect meal before a hike or foraging adventure!…
Find out how to make a delicious, highly caffeinated coffee alternative from plants native to North America (yaupon holly and oaks/acorn flour)! …
Find out how to make a healthy, seasonal forest-to-table dessert from acorn flour, American persimmons, and maple syrup!…
Bicolor boletes and other savory mushroom species offer rich, umami flavors & meat-like texture. Here's how to turn them into mushroom pâté! …