a bounty of INDIGENOUS EDIBLES FOODS

MOTHER NATURE'S BOUNTIFUL GOODNESS

With an abundance of indigenous foods in the North American hemisphere, one can easily live a sustainable lifestyle using the plant life that grows wild in surrounding areas.

Drying Chestnuts to Add into a Recipe

Making Chicha Morada

Corn Fungus-Huitlacoche

Foraged Acorns and Madrone Berries

Inca Corn

Dried Native Acorns, Black Walnuts, Chestnuts, Sunchokes

Mesquite Pods for Making Flour-Naturally Sweet

Wild Foraged Elderberries

Christmas Lima Beans-Phaseolus Vulgaris

Pine Nuts from Nevada

Blossoms from Prickly Pear Cactus

Bison Tri tip with Madrone and Acorn Sauce

Red Sorrel, Dandelion, Mint Salad, Fresh Flowers, Citrus Vinaigrette

Acorn Dumplings from Hand-Processed Flour

Wild Hazelnuts from Marin County

Planked Salmon, Winter Salsa, "Grains of The Americas, Dandelion Salad

Dried Squashes and "Green Britches" used for Soups and Stews

Mesquite and Hazelnut Crusted Rabbit

My Pantry Full of Native Ingredients

Construction of a Grape Leaf and Crab Appetizer

Chestnut Cake w/Brandied Whipped Cream

Dried Mushroom and Toasted Pepita Crusted Venison Loin.

Squash Stuffed Bison Stew.

My Mesquite Cacao Nib Cookies. A Unique and Exotic Taste.

USING NATIVE FLORA TO CREATE NEW DISHES

Squash Blossoms

Squash Blossoms

Stuffed Squash Blossoms-Cotija Cheese and Mint, Pan Fried.

Stuffed Squash Blossoms-Cotija Cheese and Mint, Pan Fried.

Freshly Picked Prickly Pear Tunas.

Freshly Picked Prickly Pear Tunas.

Prickly Pear Brulee' with Cacao Nib Cookie.

Prickly Pear Brulee' with Cacao Nib Cookie.

Wild Oyster Musrooms

Wild Oyster Musrooms

Forest Fruits-Mushrooms, Ramps, Nasturtiums

Forest Fruits-Mushrooms, Ramps, Nasturtiums

Squash Blossoms

Stuffed Squash Blossoms-Cotija Cheese and Mint, Pan Fried.

Freshly Picked Prickly Pear Tunas.

Forest Fruits-Mushrooms, Ramps, Nasturtiums

PROCESSING ACORNS TO MaKE Acorn Bread

Acorns are shelled and let to soak in water to be leached. Change water everyday.

Acorns are shelled and let to soak in water to be leached. Change water everyday.

When Water is Clear, Drain and Strain.

When Water is Clear, Drain and Strain.

Put 2 Cups of Leached Acorns to 6cups of Fresh Water and Blend.

Put 2 Cups of Leached Acorns to 6cups of Fresh Water and Blend.

Strain Through a Cheesecloth.

Strain Through a Cheesecloth.

Spread on a Dehydrator Shelf. Dry for 4-5 hrs. at 135.

Spread on a Dehydrator Shelf. Dry for 4-5 hrs. at 135.

Resulting Dried Flour May Still Need to be Ground in a Coffee Grinder.

Resulting Dried Flour May Still Need to be Ground in a Coffee Grinder.

Make sure Flour is Absolutely Dry Before Storing. Store in Freezer Until Needed.

Make sure Flour is Absolutely Dry Before Storing. Store in Freezer Until Needed.

Contact Me for Acorn Bread Recipe.

Contact Me for Acorn Bread Recipe.

Strain Through a Cheesecloth.

Spread on a Dehydrator Shelf. Dry for 4-5 hrs. at 135.

Resulting Dried Flour May Still Need to be Ground in a Coffee Grinder.

Make sure Flour is Absolutely Dry Before Storing. Store in Freezer Until Needed.

Contact Me for Acorn Bread Recipe.