Guest Blogger: I asked my smoking, grilling, meat cooking, and occasionally vegan friendly man to contribute this to DiggingFood.com I'm not generally one for promoting veganism. My reverence for meat is so profound I've had to interlope in this very blog to spread the gospel. But I certainly don't think of it as a dirty word. Throughout... Continue Reading →
Lion's Mane, Hericium erinaceus, is one of the most delicious and highly prized treasures that we forage for in cool weather. Like their cousins, coral toothed and bears head fungus, lion’s mane taste a bit like lobster or crab with similar texture. When this fabulous foraged food is added to au gratin potatoes, it is magical.... Continue Reading →
Delectable, tiny, and absolutely beautiful Golden Nugget Squash has the flavor and texture that I’ve always wanted from winter squash without all the hassle. I grew these for the first time last Summer and now they will be making their way in to my gardening plans every year. These sweet nuggets are one of my... Continue Reading →
Banana Nut Bread had never been near the top of my list of favorite baked goods. But, that has recently changed thanks to a sweet neighbor getting my oldest kid hooked on it. This neighbor is a Grandmother who keeps a glass covered cake plate on her kitchen island. No matter how many times I... Continue Reading →
I have been growing Asian greens for many years and I can't imagine planting a Fall or Spring garden without them. Bok Choy or Pac Choy are probably the most well known Asian Greens, and are great crops. But there are hosts of other greens from the Orient that are easy to grow and delicious.... Continue Reading →
This Mac & Cheese is far from average and ordinary Mac. The addition of Chicken of the Woods mushroom makes this satisfying and hearty dish far more than a side. It is a fabulous main course. I recently made this after finding a beautiful 7 lb Chicken. Laetiporus can quickly grow hard, woody and unsuitable for consumption. But... Continue Reading →
Marinated Chicken of the Woods mushrooms are tangy, salty, meaty morsels that are fabulous additions to charcuterie platters, salads, and simple turkey and cheese sandwiches. Our family loves them. When we are out foraging for fall mushrooms, this is the food I'm craving the most. Chicken of the Woods, Laetiporus S. is a mildly flavored fungus that... Continue Reading →
Fall mushroom hunting is not walking through the woods carefully scanning the forest floor in search of small mushrooms. It is a search for big wood-eating fungus: Chickens, Hens, and Cauliflowers. The most beautiful of these fall delicacies is probably the Chicken of the Woods, Laetiporus s. (also referred to as Sulphur Shelf). They are usually... Continue Reading →
Enchiladas are a great way to use all of the green tomatoes when the summer garden comes to an end and the plants have to be pulled. I love green tomato salsa and enchilada sauce, probably more than traditional red salsa. The bright flavors in this sauce pair beautifully with pulled pork, chicken, or vegetarian... Continue Reading →
I have always loved sweet Summertime melons and longed to grow my own. Years ago I tried, failed and decided they weren't worth the trouble. This year I tried again with a different approach, plenty of research and careful variety selection. The result was sweet sweet success! While planning my Summer gardens, I wanted to... Continue Reading →
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