Tag: food
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PNW Reishi (Ganoderma oregonense)
The season is now! If you live in the PNW and have a hankering to make a Reishi tincture, Ganoderma oregonense is the Pacific Northwest species of “Reishi”. You will know it by its white pored underside and deep red-brown topside. It will have a slight give to the top, similar to searching for a…
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Red (Purple) Dead Nettle, not so Dead.
Red dead nettle, also known as Lamium purpureum also known as purple dead nettle, is a herbaceous flowering plant that belongs to the mint family. While it is often considered a weed, it has a long history of medicinal and culinary use. During this time of year in the PNW, it’s cropping up all over…
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Dandelion Delights! Spring Greens, part 2.
Here they come! At least here in the Pacific Northwest we are in an emerging land of yellow! Yes, I speak of Dandelions. There is so much to say about these powerhouse “weeds” aka: plants. You can use the flowers, the leaves and the roots. Generally, we don’t eat the stems due to their latex…
Ministry of Making 