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Making Healthy Natural Miso Soup with Kombu Kelp Seaweed

Posted on By Charles Borrowman 1 Comment on Making Healthy Natural Miso Soup with Kombu Kelp Seaweed

Living near the Pacific coast provides access to various seaweeds, particularly kelp, essential for dishes like miso soup. One favored kelp is kombu, used to create dashi stock. Miso soup is simple and can be made with fresh or dried kelp. The preparation involves rehydrating dried seaweed, simmering it with water, bonito flakes, and then adding tofu and miso paste. Charles Borrowman, a culinary expert, shares his insights and recipes through Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science at Blue Skye Farm, emphasizing the joy of cooking with local ingredients. Continue Reading Making Healthy Natural Miso Soup with Kombu Kelp Seaweed

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Recipes for Making • Sparkling Elder Herbal Soda • Elderberry & Elder Flower Syrups

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At Wolf Camp, participants learn to make herbal syrups, which are fun and beneficial for kids. Elderberry syrup offers immune support and a delicious flavor, while Elderflower syrup provides a refreshing option for summer. The post includes recipes for making Elder Herbal Soda and both syrups, with detailed instructions. It also emphasizes safety and proper preparation techniques while encouraging herbalism exploration. Continue Reading Recipes for Making • Sparkling Elder Herbal Soda • Elderberry & Elder Flower Syrups

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How to Make Herbal Root Beer

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Root beer was historically a low-alcohol beverage imbibed during the Middle Ages and was used as a medicinal tonic in the 19th and 20th centuries, touted for health benefits. A recipe for homemade herbal root beer is provided, requiring a mixture of various herbs boiled to extract flavors, combined with seltzer for fizz. The author emphasizes cautious identification of plants and safe consumption practices, while sharing their background in herbal education and languages. Continue Reading How to Make Herbal Root Beer

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How to Make an Herbal Syrup

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Herbal syrups combine concentrated herbal extracts with sweeteners like honey, providing a palatable method for delivering herbal medicine suitable for both children and adults. Used for various ailments such as colds, flu, and allergies, these syrups also support emotional well-being and immune strength. Local raw honey plays a crucial role due to its medicinal properties and sweet taste. To make herbal syrup, simmer herbs with water, strain, then mix with honey. Dosage typically includes one teaspoon multiple times daily. Always consult a healthcare provider before beginning herbal treatments, especially when pregnant or on medication. Continue Reading How to Make an Herbal Syrup

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How to Make Pine Needle Tea

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Some Pine family trees in the Pacific Northwest, including Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and Douglas fir, have needles that are rich in Vitamins A and C and can be used to brew a delicious tea. However, proper identification is crucial, as there are poisonous look-a-likes. Techniques for harvesting, hot and cold infusion methods, safety precautions and educational resources for plant identification are provided. Continue Reading How to Make Pine Needle Tea

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Most Important Plants for Herbal Medicine in North America

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The article focuses on plants shown to treat health issues effectively. It begins with an overview of medicinal plant properties and their classification, along with guidance on identification for beginners. Key plants discussed include seaweeds, lichen, ferns, various conifers, and then flowering plants, each with medicinal benefits. Examples include Usnea’s antimicrobial properties and the aspirin-containing Willows. Continue Reading Most Important Plants for Herbal Medicine in North America

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Tenets of Herbal Medicine: Guidelines & Rules for Health, Safety & Success

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Wolf Camp founder Chris Chisholm shares valuable lessons of using herbal remedies to prevent and treat illness and injuries for holistic healing. The narrative includes an in-depth video and offers 12 Tenets of herbal medicine, covering topics such as proper herb cultivation, the significance of personal health awareness, reliable sources for herbal knowledge, and acknowledging indigenous origins. The take-home message is an emphasis on educating oneself about herbal practices to realistically manage health issues using natural remedies. Continue Reading Tenets of Herbal Medicine: Guidelines & Rules for Health, Safety & Success

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Filbert / Hazelnut Milk & Truffle Dessert Recipes

Posted on By Kim Chisholm 1 Comment on Filbert / Hazelnut Milk & Truffle Dessert Recipes

Wolf Camp director, Kim Chisholm, shares an in-depth article and video about beaked hazelnuts (also known as filberts) which are native to North America and commonly found in Western Washington. They can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or roasted. Kim demonstrates how to make delicious nut milk from soaked hazelnuts then uses the leftover pulp to create naturally sweetened hazelnut truffles. Continue Reading Filbert / Hazelnut Milk & Truffle Dessert Recipes

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Oaks and the Mighty Acorn: Harvest, Process and Enjoy! – Article & In-Depth Video

Posted on By Chris Chisholm 1 Comment on Oaks and the Mighty Acorn: Harvest, Process and Enjoy! – Article & In-Depth Video

Acorns, once a staple food, require time to process. The post balances traditional harvesting methods with the importance of leaving acorns for game. It shows the difference between white, red, and live oaks, noting that white oak acorns are less bitter and more desirable. Processing involves cracking, leaching to remove tannins, and grinding the nuts. Cold and hot leaching techniques are detailed. Acorn flour in recipes are also includes for pancakes and muffins. Continue Reading Oaks and the Mighty Acorn: Harvest, Process and Enjoy! – Article & In-Depth Video

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Wild Edible Foods Recipe – Cattail Chips!

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Cattails are versatile aquatic plants valued for their numerous applications including food, medicine, and permaculture. At Wolf Camp, they are identified as the top survival plant in temperate North America, with their rhizomes being rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and nutrients. A popular recipe involves sautéing chopped cattail rhizomes, which resemble potatoes in taste and texture. Caution is advised when harvesting, as cattails can absorb environmental pollutants, and they have a poisonous look-a-like, the wild Iris. Continue Reading Wild Edible Foods Recipe – Cattail Chips!

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