Unlocking Umami with Wild Mushroom Magic

Hey buds! Spring is peeking through in Saskatchewan, and meanwhile I’m diving into a wild food adventure—unlocking umami with my stash of dried mushrooms. The Umami Spark Ever heard of umami? It’s that deep, savoury flavour—the fifth taste alongside sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. I was

Foraged in Fiction!

Have you ever spotted wild plants or foraging references in your favourite shows, video games, or books? I have to say I get a little excited when I do and so the idea of doing some "Foraged in Fiction" videos has been percolating in my brain for awhile!

Recent Reads - Dear Dandelion

Do you ever read children’s books just for fun?  I know someone who used to gift them to lawyers, believing they served as gentle reminders of the principles of goodness we learn as children. Perhaps that’s why I enjoy adding a few to my reading list each year.

Recent Reads - Herbal Teas

Hi buds! 🌱 Which book is teaching you about food, foraging, or fun this week? Share your latest discoveries in the comments below—I’d love to hear from you! This past week, we challenged ourselves to disconnect from our phones for a whole day. In the evening, I grabbed a

What Are You Reading Wednesday?

(Wild Foods and Foraging Edition) Hi buds! I’m trying something new here on the Deep Woods Dietitian blog: a weekly post called What Are You Reading Wednesday? (Wild Foods and Foraging Edition). I’m a bit of a bookworm, and I’m pretty much never without several books on

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Adding Yarrow to the Menu

Curious about trying yarrow in your cooking? Watch this video to see how we make yarrow-infused potatoes and a flavorful yarrow dip adapted from Fern's recent(ish) book! Honestly, life got in the way of the posting of this video for quite some time. But during that time

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A Soup of Remembrance

Recently we lost a cherished friend and avid supporter of our channel. Her support and encouragement helped Deepwoods Dietitian come into existence. She was very much in our thoughts when we filmed this episode, and we wanted to pay tribute to her beautiful spirit as we create a simple yet

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Labrador Tea Custards

Embark on a flavorful journey with us as we delve into the culinary wonders of Labrador Tea, also known as Muskeg Tea. Celebrated for its distinctive piney and floral notes, I first learned about this plant from a Dënesųłinë́ nurse in the far north. Labrador tea holds a special place

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Sweet Alchemy:Honey Infusions

After the whirlwind that is the holiday season perhaps you are ready to take a little time to sit and relax? Perhaps this pair of videos about infusing honey with flowers, herbs, and spices for unique flavours will be just the ticket! We explore the use of simple ingredients coming

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Dune Pepper aka Shrubby Spice

Alnus viridis, commonly known as green alder, is a charming shrub adorned with petite cones. During my years in the north I learned to identify it yet not much was said about food uses aside from it being used to smoke meat. But more recently I stumbled upon an intriguing

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Spicy Lingonberry Vinaigrette

Not many people get to visit the far north of Saskatchewan, our former home.  So we were excited that we've been given a chance to reconnect!  And I was extra happy to be able to collect a small harvest of these cranberries (or lingonberries or whatever you'

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Shaggy Parasol Pizza

This summer, our travels have taken us far and wide, but now, having become acquainted with a few edible mushrooms to keep an eye out for, we've been fortunate enough to return home to a magnificent abundance of mushrooms in our own yard! It's such a

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Fav Oyster Mushroom Recipe

This year we grew our first outdoor oyster mushrooms in straw beds, both pink and blue.  And we have found that this recipe is our favourite way to eat oyster mushrooms whether grown in our backyard or purchased at the store so we thought we’d share with you! It

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Simple Wine Cap Recipe

The wine cap mushroom bed we made in our earlier episode (that included an ER visit) has been producing mushrooms for us and this was our very first meal made with them. It is simple but delicious! So far we can report that Stropharia rugosoannulata is an easy mushroom to

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Easy DIY Fizzy Drinks

This is a super simple way to make yourself an endless combination of refreshments for minimal cost. Satisfy that craving for a fizzy drink, have control over how sweet you want it, and try all of the flavours you've collected throughout the season from the wild or your

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Wild Energy Balls

We’ve been on the road (& in small planes) quite a bit lately so we needed a tasty snack to take along that packs a satisfying nutritional punch! What we decided on are these nettle seed energy balls. They are a great choice whether you are on the road

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Save that summer flavour?

Summer seems to pass by in the blink of an eye! But fear not, here's a delightful way for you to capture the essence of those sunny days right from your own backyard, preserving it for a later occasion. When the cold and wintry days arrive, and you&

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Our Second Year of Bees

A little peak into how our second year of beekeeping is going, and how we use Flow Hive supers to gently extract honey. Beekeeping has its challenges, yet it offers a captivating experience to gain knowledge from! Additionally, the Flow system is an intriguing concept, but its adoption is still

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Mushrooms = ER Visit

Avoid doing this when growing your own mushrooms at home! I learned a very painful lesson, but in the end we were able to collect beautiful pink & blue oyster mushrooms along with our first taste of wine caps (aka garden giants).  Watch to see how we turned some old

Fireweed Blossoms for Jelly

This year there was a good crop of fireweed which is fantastic because we just finished off our last jar from 2021! (Last year wasn't so plentiful) Fireweed jelly has a unique and delicate flavor profile. It is often described as light, floral, and slightly sweet with subtle

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Shaggy Parasols: A Culinary Adventure after the Rain

Join us on a mouthwatering culinary adventure brought by the rain as we uncover the secrets of Shaggy Parasol mushrooms! In this video, we discover a whole new world right in our own backyard, and we’ll go over a few identifying features that set these delicious fungi apart from

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Red Elderberries Experiment

Join us as we navigate the complexities of red elderberries, experiment with making an elderberry syrup, and shed light on the taste, health benefits, and risks associated with this intriguing fruit. This video provides an exploration of red elderberries and whether a person might want to forage them. Special thanks

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How to Preserve Foraged Mushrooms? Make a Delectable Duxelle!

You can probably tell that I was pretty excited to be gifted this bounty of puffball and fairy ring (Marasmius oreades) mushrooms!  We ate some for supper right away, but I knew I had to look further into ways that I could preserve these amazing mushrooms in tasty ways for

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Strawberry Wild Spinach Salad

Join us as we make a tasty recipe for a delightful summer salad featuring two star ingredients: strawberries and wild spinach, also known as lambs quarters. Discover how to create a refreshing and nutritious salad using wild spinach—a free and abundant ingredient found in nature's pantry. It

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Chilled Clover Tea

In this video, join us in exploring the wonders of backyard foraging as we embark on a refreshing summer adventure. It's time to elevate your summer sipping experience with a DIY refreshment straight from your backyard! Harvest your own clover, and with a little creativity, transform it into