Edible Plants of New York: Why violets are more nutritious than spinach
Wild plants are some of the most exciting foods to eat. They are free, nutrient-dense, and fun to gather. In particular during the late spring, leafy greens and flowers are on the menu. Have you ever eaten from a place other than a grocery store, a restaurant, or a deli? Do you know who yourContinue reading “Edible Plants of New York: Why violets are more nutritious than spinach “
Edible Plants of New York: Why I think garlic-mustard is one of the best underestimated superfoods
Garlic-mustard is one of my favorite plants. A great resource to learn more about local plants in northeast North America, is GoBotany! Here is some ways that the organization describes garlic-mustard: Latin name: Alliaria petiolata (Bieb.) Cavara & Grande Facts: Garlic-mustard is an invasive species originating in Eurasia and rapidly spreading through much of North America. It was originally imported inContinue reading “Edible Plants of New York: Why I think garlic-mustard is one of the best underestimated superfoods”
Why I Traveled to the Amazon in 2017
Twigs and I decided that we needed to a break, and we wanted to experience some of the last, untouched tribes in the world. Twigs loved researching, so he soon got back to me with news! “I found them! ” I recalled him saying in a paradoxically relaxed tone. “We’re going to visit the AchuarContinue reading “Why I Traveled to the Amazon in 2017”