How to Identify Hen of the Woods
Every autumn, I fall in love with maitake mushrooms again.
Directly translated from Japanese as “dancing mushroom,” legend has it that maitake inspires so...
Vegan MREs: What Are the Options?
The US Military started issuing Meals Ready to Eat to soldiers in the 1980s. Not surprisingly, none of the MREs were vegan. In...
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Identification and Common Look-Alikes
Nothing catches the eye quite like lion’s mane.
As autumn reaches frosted fingertips across the forest, this spectral snow-white mushroom awakens in a spectacular...
How to Make Oxygen Absorbers for Food Storage
Oxygen absorbers are crucial for long-term food storage. When you put them in an airtight container such as a Mylar bag or #10...
How To Use Oxygen Absorbers for Long Term Food Storage
If you want to store dry foods for long periods and don’t want to invest in expensive equipment, oxygen absorbers (OAs) are the...
Oxygen Absorber Alternatives for Food Storage
Oxygen absorbers and airtight containers (such as Mylar bags) are the best way to store dry foods like flour, rice, and beans. If...
26 Foods with a Long Shelf Life
The Red Cross and FEMA now recommend having at least a 2-week food and water supply at home. They recommend non-perishable foods with...
6 Almost-Forgotten Uses for Pine Tree Sap
Pine tree sap holds a treasure trove of uses that our ancestors knew well.
From traditional remedies to practical solutions, let’s rediscover the forgotten...
How to Harvest Your Own Pine Nuts in the Wild
Pine nuts are one of my favorite wild edibles; they are surprisingly abundant and easily recognizable.
Where Do Pine Nuts Come from?
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How to Make and Use Ghost Pipe Tincture: Prepared for Pain
Ghost pipe emerges ethereal from crackling autumn leaves. This snow-white flower is both coveted and controversial; a long-awaited autumn companion shrouded in mystery.
For...
