What is an infused vinegar? An infused vinegar is essentially steeping plant material in vinegar for a period of time, an ideal amount of time is 4 weeks. The reason behind infusing a vinegar may be to flavour vinegar, to
Infused Vinegar
Lilac Syrup
Common lilac or Syringa vulgaris is a wonderfully fragrant, spring-flowering ornamental. It is easily recognized by its large purple or white blossoms. The leaves are also characteristic. They are arranged oppositely along the branch and are heart-shaped. I love to
Creeping Bell Flower – Campanula rapunculoides
One of the most robust urban plants to emerge during the Alberta spring is creeping bell flower, Campanula rapunculoides. This perennial was introduced from Europe and spreads rapidly with its creeping rhizome. This growth pattern can make it nearly impossible
Big Leaf Maple Quiche
I am very excited about my first big leaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) quiche. I recently learned about the edible blossoms at a native plant food talk by Jay Rastogi. Coming from the foothills and prairies, I am new to many
My Top 5 Edible & Medicinal Plants in Portland
This last week I had the pleasure of visiting a friend in Portland, Oregon. What a welcome vacation. I was taken by the incredible diversity of vegetation. In addition to a lot of native plants and unfamiliar species, there were
It’s Harvest Time – time to make apple (or pear) cider vinegar
In our modern age it is no longer necessary to live our lives in tune with the seasons. Spring passes to fall and the life cycle continues with or without our noticing. If our lives depended on the life giving