My research into how peasants and habitants supplement their diets by foraging made me want to try it myself. Right in my backyard—in the wild marshy area—I discovered blackberries. I picked as many ripe berries as I could reach without getting trapped in brambles. I have the scratches to prove it and will don long … Continue reading Where the Wild Things Grow
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Raspberries in the Garden
I am fascinated by our ancestors' ability to forage for wild foods. I get a thrill whenever I find wild onions, ramps, mushrooms, and even pawpaws. Today the raspberry bushes behind the garage drooped beneath the weight of the red and purple berries. My bucket filled in no time. My challenge was to bake … Continue reading Raspberries in the Garden
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 