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Allium vineale, Wild Garlic
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Broccoli and Wild Garlic Recipe

December 20, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments recipe, wild edible
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Wild Garlic Wild garlic is a name that actually refers to many edible plants. This particular Wild Garlic (allium vineale),

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Elaeagnus umbellata, Autumn Olive fruit
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Autumn Olive Fruit Leather Recipe

December 20, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments recipe, wild edible
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Autumn Olive Introduction Autumn Olive (elaeagnus umbellata) is an invasive shrub that was introduced to the United States in the

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Linden Tree, Tilia cordata, Small leaved Linden leaves and flower bunches
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Linden Flower Tea Recipe

December 20, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments recipe, Wild Edibles
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The Linden TreeThe American Linden Tree (Tilia americana), is a medium to large tree native to New England. Also known

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Rhus typhina, Staghorn Sumac fruit cluster
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Staghorn Sumac Tea

December 19, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 2 Comments recipe, Wild Edibles
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The Staghorn Sumac TreeWild sumac is a shrub or small tree native to North America. Common to much of Michigan,

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Musa basjoo, Japanese Banana growing in USDA Zone 5
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Veggie Banana Leaf Tamales Recipe

December 18, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments recipe
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Features of Banana LeavesThe huge leaves of the banana plant are used in cooking and cultures all around the world.

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Lion's mane mushroom
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Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe

December 10, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments
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Lion’s mane mushroom strictly refers to Hericium erinaceus but other members of the genus Hericium are very similar and can

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Amaranthus retroflexus, Common Amaranth leaves and flower seed stalks
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Jamaican Callaloo Soup Recipe

December 10, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments
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Amaranth (genus: Amaranth) is a genus of plants that is native to America, Africa, Asia and Europe. It is a

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Giant Puffball
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Breaded Puffball Mushroom Recipe

December 10, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments
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Puffball mushrooms are named because of the brown dusty spores that are ejected when the ripe fruit body bursts or

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Lentinula edodes, Shiitake Mushrooms growing on a log
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Shiitake Mushroom Recipe

December 10, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments
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The shiitake mushroom(Lentinula edodes ) is a fungus native to Japan. It is a popular mushroom in Asia, but has

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Hen of the Woods
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Quick Sautéed Hen of the woods Recipe

December 10, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments
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Hen of the Woods(Grifola frondosa) also goes by another name. “Maitake” means “to dancing” in Japanese. It is said that

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Amelanchier lamarckii fruit and leaves
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Serviceberry Muffins

December 6, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Berries, Foraging, Wild Fruit
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Serviceberry is an interesting plant, it not only looks like blueberries but it also has a similar taste. These are

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Chenopodium album, Lamb's Quarters leaf
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Garlic Lamb’s Quarters Recipe

December 3, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Foraging, recipe
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Lamb quarters is a very important crop in northern India but in the USA it is often seen as a

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Sheep's Sorrel leaves
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Tangy Sorrel Salad Recipe

December 3, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Foraging, Wild Edibles
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Are you ready to start making another unique dish? Have you ever heard of sheep’s sorrel or wood sorrel? Both

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Bittercress
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A Spicy Bittercress Sautée

November 29, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Foraging, Wild Edibles
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Bittercress is a delicious substitute for lettuce or spinach that can be found in your yard. It’s scientific name is

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Rose of Sharon Flower
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Rose of Sharon Buds Sautéed with Onion and Garlic

November 29, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Leaves
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Rose of Sharon comes in many colors, not only is it a beautiful plant but it is also an edible

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Field Cricket
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Crispy Roasted Crickets

November 29, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Bug
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Crickets are a common insect found in almost every area around the world. While it may be seen as odd

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Sassafras albidum leaf shapes
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Sassafras Root Beer

November 29, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Root, Native American Indian Food, Native Plant
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It’s not every day that you use a potentially illegal substance to cook. Sassafras(Sassafras albidum) is the key ingredient to

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Quercus rubra acorns
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Acorn Pancakes Recipe

November 29, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Seeds, Foraging, Native American Indian Food, Native Plant, Wild Edibles
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Oak Trees(Genus: Acer) are evergreen, broad-leaved trees that grow all over the world. The Oak Trees’ acorns are a staple

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PPortulaca oleracea, Purslane Leaves and Flowers
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Portuguese Purslane Soup

November 28, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Leaves
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Also known as Little Hogweed, Purslane(Portulaca oleracea ) is a very common edible weed. It can be found throughout the

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Cichorium intybus, Chicory Flower
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Chicory Root Tea Recipe With Cinnamon

November 28, 2018January 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Root
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Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a perennial herb plant. It can easily be recognized from its bright blue flowers and its

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