Show: Foraging Fridays

Sumac

This week’s plant is Sumac. This plant grows everywhere in Massachusetts, it’s also a staple in Turkish and Iranian cuisine, it can be used in sweet or savory dishes.

Golden Rod

The week’s plant is Golden Rod, a misunderstood weed that gets blamed for allergies but could end up helping alleviate them

Chicory

This week’s plant is Chicory, a bitter green and a coffee imposter.

Curly Doc

This week’s episode is Curly Doc! A weedy relative to buckwheat.

Purslane

Have you ever wanted to eat a succulent? Well, let us introduce you to Purslane! Perfect for pickling.

Lamb’s Quarters

This week’s plant is Lamb’s Quarters. This edible plant grows everywhere! And has a similar vibe to spinach. 

Dandelions

This Weeks plant is Dandelions, great for making wishes and delicious dishes.

Linden Tree

This week’s plant of the week is the Linden Tree, find out the many ways to eat and craft with this amazing tree.

Garlic Mustard

This week’s plant is Garlic Mustard, a plant that grows all over the everywhere and tastes amazing.

Nettles

This week’s plant is Nettles, a plant that tastes gross and hurts you! Laura will teach us how to learn to love them with the power of cheese!

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