Blackberry Cobbler
One of the first rules of a berry picking jaunt was a good blackberry cobbler. This no-mix cobbler recipe is…
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Elderberry Fritters
Mix a sweet pancake batter in a bowl large enough to cover a flower head of Elderberry. Holding by the…
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Spice Bush & Birch Tea
I’ve never been a fan of hot tea. In fact I downright disliked it. The only person I remember drinking…
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Foraging for Food
Part of my payment for being the guest presenter for the John C. Campbell Folk School’s Appalachian Heritage Week in…
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Chicken and Dumplings
CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large sauce pot. Bring to a boil and simmer until…
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Eating Outside
Papaw Tony tending a pan of fried taters The early settlers of Appalachia cooked bread at noon in the fields….
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Matt’s Favorite Way to Eat Deer Meat
GRILLED DEER LOIN MARINADE (makes enough for half large tenderloin or whole small loin) Mix well; marinate meat at least…
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Bo-Berry Biscuits at Home
A couple of weeks back Susan sent me a recipe for Bo-Berry Biscuits from Bojangles. I had never even heard…
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The Lettuce is Ready
Each Spring I look forward to the first kilt lettuce of the season. Various names are used for the traditional…
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Dandelion Greens & Eggs
I’ve had a taste for spring greens and finally got some last week. We enjoy dandelion greens cooked, sautéed, and…
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Pickled Ramps
QUICK PICKLED RAMPS Combine all ingredients except ramps. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pack ramps…
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Kale Salad
Folk School Kale Salad In a toaster oven or skillet, toast almonds until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to…
