So after appearing on the TV show State Plate where my family was featured making traditional Appalachian foods and now that CNN’s Anthony Bourdain has traveled to West Virginia in his show Explore Parts Unknown, I am a little confused if the food of my home is now trendy or traditional? I wonder what it isContinueContinue reading “Appalachian Food, Trend or Tradition?”
Category Archives: Foraging
Welcoming the TV Show “State Plate” to Our West Virginia Home.
It is so confusing for me that we have not only been invited to appear on one TV program but now two. The second invitation came from a representative from the Television show titled “State Plate” a food show that represents all 50 states here in the US. The show visits a community and talksContinueContinue reading “Welcoming the TV Show “State Plate” to Our West Virginia Home.”
Spring foraging and Ramp Sliders
Easter weekend has over the years become a Ramp Feast. ( Ramps are wild onions that grow for only short period of time in the Appalachian Mountains every spring.) This year we struggled to get out into the woods. Cold, rain and snow every weekend made the prospect of taking Christopher foraging a little unpleasant.ContinueContinue reading “Spring foraging and Ramp Sliders”
Sights from the Mountain; A Look Back at 2016
So to keep from bitching about how disappointing 2016 was from my point of view and keeping my mind off another medical procedure I am planing to have this week. I wanted to lighten up and share what good things did happen in 2016 and skip my reasons to complain and just share my JoyContinueContinue reading “Sights from the Mountain; A Look Back at 2016”
Exploring the National Parks System on it’s 100th Birthday, Aug 25th 2016.
It is in the woods that I find peace and my spirit is rejuvenated. It is in the forest of my beloved West Virginia that I rejoice that we live in a country that values and protects the most unusual of our natural resources. It is in our countries wisdom that they have saved millionsContinueContinue reading “Exploring the National Parks System on it’s 100th Birthday, Aug 25th 2016.”
Foraging spring greens and weeds
A friend sent this to me on Face Book just a few days ago. It makes me wonder how many of us really understand how foraging can help control evasive plants. It also made me want to share this with any one who likes foraging for greens. Wild Garlic Mustard is found growing almost everywhereContinueContinue reading “Foraging spring greens and weeds”
One Bee Hive at a Time
I have spent several years thinking about becoming a beekeeper and this year I will officially have my own hive. I have followed blogs and read books and talked with several beekeepers about the hobby. I have been supportive in my gardens to feed all pollinators and like any normal person I love honey. SoContinueContinue reading “One Bee Hive at a Time”
Venison, Wild Mushroom, Lasagna
Deer season started today, so to honor my husband and all the wild game he provides for my family, I made this wonderful venison meal. I love to cook with wild foods and two of my favorites are Venison and Wild mushrooms. I had a few pounds of ground venison in the freezer from lastContinueContinue reading “Venison, Wild Mushroom, Lasagna”
Seeds, Magical, Mystical and Divine
Yesterday as I stood at the dock of our local feed store, Southern States, I watched small pellets of snow falling in the cold morning air. Yet when I looked closer at the mysterious dust that slowly covered the roof of my car and the shoulders of my sweater I realize that the white dustingContinueContinue reading “Seeds, Magical, Mystical and Divine”
Apple Cider Vinegar Made from Scraps of Home Made Apple Sauce.
Apple sauce, apple butter, apple jelly and apple cider vinegar are things I try to make for my family every fall. I try very hard to forage my apples to use in these recipes. I hate to see one of my friends let a tree full of healthy organic apples go to waste. So everyContinueContinue reading “Apple Cider Vinegar Made from Scraps of Home Made Apple Sauce.”
Mountain Mama Reads and Writes 