Lambsquarter is delicious. It is often overlooked or even eradicated as a weed. But, just because it’s wild doesn’t mean it isn’t lovely and perfect. It’s leaves are small and have a powdery, silver look. That powdery bit is salt that the plants uptake from the soil! I love salt. So, score 1 for lambsquarter!…
Foraging
Fig and Honey Jam
Recently, our dog walks have been elevated as a result of the fruit of the moment: figs. There are 2 trees on our regular walking route in central Austin. Since these trees get a lot of foot traffic, though, I’m careful to only snatch a quick snack fruit to make the dog walk a…
Figs are ready!
Where to find them Figs are one of the few things that makes summer in Texas feel like there is still good in the world. They are sinfully sweet, but not actually sinful. And, while a purist may not consider figs a forage food since most varieties do not grow wild, they have been grown…