Today was a good day to go into the woods. It has been a long season with many challenges, which in truth seems to be the theme for the whole of 2016. I continue to try to make time for reflection, grounding, fresh air, and joy. Admittedly, it isn’t happening as often as I would… Continue reading maitake and wild garlic mustard soup
Grilling season is in full swing, to my delight. After a long day working indoors, there is nothing quite so refreshing as throwing something tasty on the grill, pouring a glass of wine, and sitting on the porch watching the sun dip down below the trees while smoky smells drift over you. Today I did… Continue reading sumac kefir grilled chicken
With some of the remaining bounty of my weekend foraging trip, I decided to make garlic mustard herbed butter. The rest of the herb will be chopped and frozen for later in the season, when the leaves of the plants outdoors have become too bitter to harvest. This was the first time I have… Continue reading garlic mustard herbed butter
Down by the river, down by the banks of the River Charles – that’s where you’ll find me, picking invasive species for dinner. This glorious spring evening was perfect for a stroll along one of the Boston area’s more successful conservation projects. Really, apparently the river water is safe for swimming these days, though I… Continue reading charles river foraged dinner
She Makes Do 