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Unlocking a new Flavor: How to Prepare and Use Staghorn Sumac as a Spice
Discover how to prepare and use Staghorn Sumac as a spice. Learn the secrets of Sumac's unique flavor and enhance your culinary creations.
Vince Crotta
Feb 21, 20252 min read


How to Create a Flavorful Foraged Duck Dish Using Black Trumpets, Chanterelles, and Ramps
Discover how to create a flavorful Foraged Duck dish using black trumpets, chanterelles, and ramps. Perfect for culinary adventures!
Vince Crotta
Feb 15, 20254 min read


Exploring Festive Flavors: How to Create a Stunning Cranberry Spruce Tart with Candied Pinecones
Discover how to craft a Cranberry Spruce Tart with ease! This Cranberry Spruce Tart recipe promises festive flavors without breaking the ban
Vince Crotta
Feb 7, 20254 min read


How to Incorporate Homemade Yogurt, Wild Fermented Vegetables, and Beef into a Delicious Spiral Pie
Discover how to make a mouthwatering Spiral Pie with homemade yogurt, wild fermented vegetables, and beef. Elevate your Spiral Pie game now!
Vince Crotta
Feb 6, 20253 min read


Grandpa's Chicken: A Family Recipe Worth Preserving
Discover Grandpa's Chicken, a cherished family recipe with tender chicken and creamy polenta. Learn to make this delicious chicken dish!
Vince Crotta
Jan 31, 20256 min read


Art of Making Quince Cheese/Membrillo: A Step-by-Step Guide
Discover the tradition of making Quince Cheese with our step-by-step guide. Learn how to create delicious Quince Cheese that lasts all year!
Vince Crotta
Jan 24, 20253 min read


Unleash the Unique Flavor of Wisteria & Lime Mead: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic Beverage
Discover the refreshing twist of Wisteria & Lime Mead, a unique beverage crafted with wild ingredients. Learn how to make it now!
Vince Crotta
Jan 23, 20254 min read


Foraged Spice Cookies
This is an adaptation of a medieval nutmeg cookie recipe.
Vince Crotta
Jan 17, 20252 min read


Resinous Polypore Stew
Here is an easy recipe for Resinous Polypore Mushrooms!
Vince Crotta
Dec 14, 20242 min read




Foraged Savory Parcels
Here is a recipe for foraged savory parcels from a class I co-taught at Lyman Orchards the fall of 2024 with my friend Amy at the...
Vince Crotta
Nov 16, 20243 min read


Wild Berries and Cream
Wild berries and cream is a Summer treat that will have you smiling till Fall!
Vince Crotta
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Wild Octopus with Wild Mushrooms
Learn to make wild octopus slow cooked in tomatoe sauce
Vince Crotta
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Venison Meatballs in Chanterelle Gravy
Learn to make wild mushroom and Venison meatballs.
Vince Crotta
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Mashed Potatoes with Black Trumpets
Learn to make the most of Black Trumpets with the mashed potatoes recipe.
Vince Crotta
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Roasted Vegetables With Pinecone Syrup
Learn one of the beat ways of utilize pinecone syrup--roasted green vegetables.
Vince Crotta
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Wild Blue Fish with Juniper and Sumac
Learn to make Wild Bluefish with wild seasonings.
Vince Crotta
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Some Recipes For Wild Clams
Two recipes for wild clams. Featuring many other foraged ingredients.
Vince Crotta
Jul 27, 20243 min read


Cattail Pollen Corn Muffins
Recipe for Cattail Pollen Corn Muffins.
Vince Crotta
Jul 3, 20241 min read


A Mid-Summer Foraged Feast
One of my favorite things about summer is the absolute abundance of food. You have all the fresh greens, mushrooms, and fruits; the...
Vince Crotta
Jun 25, 20245 min read
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