The Foraged Journal

We took class with Jeremy Umansky in Cleveland to learn about how he brings wild foods to his community.

Classic caramel sauce gets a savory upgrade with the addictive funk of black trumpet mushrooms. 

This classic cream cheese frosting gets a tropical edge with the addition of North America’s largest native fruit: the pawpaw!

It’s not a pawpaw party without a pawpaw cake! This spice cake is an original recipe featured in The Joy of Pawpaw Cookbook

This pawpaw pasta salad shows off the creamy texture of pawpaws in a surprisingly savory summer favorite!

Sara Bir tells Foraged about her first Pawpaw, what these native fruits taste like, and why they matter.

CREATING THE PAWPAW COOKBOOK Pawpaw season is upon us, and we interviewed Luisa Balieiro Guimaraes to learn all about this iconic native fruit! Luisa tested

This quick and easy pawpaw smoothie won awards at the Ohio Pawpaw Festival!

This one-pan curry uses Chicken of the Woods mushrooms and wild berries to pack layers of flavors into a weeknight dinner.

Mastodon Peas are easy to harvest, easy to cook, and easy to eat! They’re the legume of the Kentucky Coffetree, and one of our favorite wild foods.

Chicken of the Woods Life Cycle Chicken of the Woods is one of most common and abundant mushrooms in the summer forest. In one summer

Mayapples taste like pineapple, passionfruit, and lemon! This recipe pairs mayapple pulp with just a couple ingredients to accent their tropical flavor.

The easiest way to make everyone’s favorite mushroom! This Chicken of the Woods recipe takes you step by step to grilled mushroom perfection.

Nothing says summer like peaches and chanterelles – so we put them together in this whimsical pickle! Make these for your next picnic or wine night.

Summer brings a wide array of beautiful wild berries, and our friends at NĀTIFS have shared some traditional uses and benefits for a few of our favorites!

Purslane is a common plant with an uncommonly delightful flavor! This easy one-pan dish is the go-to purslane recipe you’ve been looking for.

Daylilies get sweeter and spicier in this 3-ingredient wild dessert!

This easy savory tart uses apricot and thyme to transform your chanterelles into a five-star meal to share with friends.

A classic buffalo sandwich gets a not-so-classic upgrade with chicken of the woods mushrooms!

Mushrooms never looked so meaty! These easy buffalo tenders are made from chicken of the woods mushrooms.

Greenbrier – sometimes called ‘wild asparagus’ – is the Spring vegetable that puts whimsical tendrils on your plate.

A little known, and highly underappreciated gourmet delight has just made its first appearance here in northern Michigan. The Polyporus umbellatus – known by us

Foraged is transforming the world of small-scale food entrepreneurs, farmers, and foragers. If you’re looking to build your online food business, foraged is the place

If you run a gourmet or specialty food business, there are two things you already know:  there is a growing market for gourmet foods, finding

You started your business with great goals in mind: serve the community around you, while doing what you love and adding value to society. But

Give your grilled cheese a briny-spicy edge with a chimichurri made with dulse seaweed.

Dulse seaweed is the hearty umami base for this simple and versatile chimichurri sauce.

Morel mushrooms replace anchovies as the umami powerhouse in this Foraged Caesar salad.

Crafting a foraged salad isn’t difficult – but it can be tricky to balance the diverse flavors of wild leaves and flowers. Here’s how.

This article breaks down a very common cultivated mushroom that has been around for centuries. It is an incredibly diverse mushroom that boasts an amazing flavor when paired with a variety of different dishes! You won’t want to miss this quick article by one of our cultivation experts Deep Hollow Forest Farm.

Add a splash of Spring to your next meal with Japanese knotweed infused vinegar! Citrusy, punchy, and pink – what’s not to love?

Make Spring last a little longer by pickling your morels. Zingy, punchy, and savory, these shrooms are your newest secret ingredient.

Morels are a mild and nutty mushroom with a unique texture. Learn how to properly prepare and cook these gems from the forest floor.

Japanese knotweed syrup is sweet, a little tart, and above all, pink! Add this syrup to cocktails, mocktails, and desserts to bring the Spring into your kitchen.

Japanese knotweed is a tart and crunchy Spring vegetable that can be used in sweet and savory applications. Learn how to prepare, cook, and properly dispose of this wild treat.

After a long winter, the foraging season comes into full swing in the spring. Here is an overview of 12 edible plants and mushrooms to forage this season.

This stuffed Armenian bread is a great way to cook a bountiful harvest of spring greens and alliums.

This savory-sweet breakast shows off two Spring treats: morels and wild garlic. Both rustic and refined, make this for lazy brunches and special occasions alike.

Spicebush and apple molasses make these soft cookies a warm and comforting treat. Perfectly balanced between sweet, toasty, and spicy, they’re best enjoyed with a glass of your favorite wild milk.

Many people ask us how to ship fresh produce like wild leeks, tubers, leafy greens and much much more. Shipping fresh produce, straight from the growing space to the consumer, is the freshest and fastest way to get produce if it isn’t immediately available to you.

Fiddleheads need thorough cleaning and preparation, but this short guide gives you everything you need to know to confidently cook fiddleheads!

This decadent toast layers jammy ramps and wild onion chives to create a luscious foraged snack.

This recipe gives you sweet, jammy ramp bulbs and a beautifully infused ramp oil. Use them to layer Spring flavors into everything you cook this season.

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest A Foraged twist on a modern favorite:

If you are reading this, you have most likely felt the springtime thrill of coming down that hill, around that bend, or over that stream, and seeing a stand of emerald green, lance-shaped leaves that you immediately recognize.

A few twists of black pepper make this huckleberry jam your new go-to condiment. Add a little sweet heat to your toast, serve it with cheese, or use it to make a glaze for rich proteins.

Any meal, any season. This savory cornbread uses mushrooms and wild herbs to create an addicting side or snack at any time of day.

These chewy granola bars are a salty-sweet huckleberry treat! Whether you’re on a hike or just need a pick-me-up, we promise these nut and fruits bars are berry, berry tasty.

In this series we’ll talk about the science behind why the sap flows and when, go into the history of the harvest and modern techniques, and then talk about how tapping a few maple trees in your yard is easier than you think and can be a rewarding way to enjoy one of the sweetest gifts of the forest.

Dried mushrooms are a versatile and dynamic pantry staple ‑ but we know it can be hard to figure out what to do with them. We’ve compiled a few posts to help you learn about how to cook with dried mushrooms, and get inspired to get cooking!

Dried lobster mushrooms give you the decadence of a classic bisque without the price tag or hassle of shellfish. Buttery and velvety, this soup will transport you to a cozy cafe on a stormy seaside.

Looking for a new and interesting wild food to add to your repertoire? Look no further than the fiddlehead fern! This unique plant can be found growing in the wild and is prized for its delicate flavor and nutritional content.

Saturday pancakes gets a little wild with the addition of foraged seeds and maple syrup in the batter. Nutty and sweet, expect these flapjacks to become a family favorite.

The unique flavor and fattiness of black walnuts give this nut milk a decadent texture and subtle sweetness. Use it in your morning granola to start your day on the wild side.

We tested twelve different methods for making hickory milk, and this was our favorite. With a warming aroma and the flavor of pecans, it’s a crowd-pleaser both hot and chilled.

Whether you need a game day snack or a weeknight dinner, these wild nachos use dried mushrooms, black walnuts, and foraged herbs to give a crowd favorite the Foraged flair.

Black walnuts give this creamy condiment nutty and smokey flavors. Use it to dress crunchy vegetables and accent bold flavors in proteins.

This shreddy, savory mushroom meat is both practical and magical: it comes together quickly using only dry pantry ingredients – and you don’t even need to presoak the mushrooms. Use in tacos, dumplings, cheesesteaks, or anywhere you want a bit of meatiness and heatiness.

Chicken noodle soup is given the Foraged twist: you’ll use shredded chicken of the soods mushrooms and wild greens to brighten up this classic soup. Cozy and comforting, make this on a chilly day for someone you love.

Drying Mushrooms, Making Powders and Salts   Dried mushrooms of most any variety are a great addition to your pantry, and are super easy to

I’d like to introduce my absolute favorite mushroom, Chaga. Scientifically known as Inonotus Obliquus, Chaga has a long history as a healing, natural medicine.

Mushroom Scallop Scampi Recipe This mushroom scallop scampi recipes is a creative dish you’ll love. It substitutes scallops for king trumpet mushrooms, and includes a

Chaga tea recipe This Chaga tea recipe is simple and quick. Chaga tea has been consumed for millennia for its health and medicinal properties. Chaga contains health-promoting

How to Make Chaga Tea Chaga tea has been consumed for millennia for its health and medicinal properties. This unique fungus is the subject of

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest This oyster mushroom soup recipe is super easy to

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest Wild mushrooms can be foraged during the

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Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest What winter berries lack in plentitude, they

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest Wild greens aren’t the only thing to

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Winter Foraging 101 The Ultimate Guide to Gathering in the Cold Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on

Foraged Seller Spotlight: Oregon Coast Mushrooms & Wild Foods Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share

3 Things to Know When Buying Wild Mushrooms Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on

Dried Mushrooms 101 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest Dried mushrooms can be

How to Ship Fresh Mushrooms: The Ultimate Guide Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on

Buying Wild Mushrooms: Origins, Safety, and Cleaning Tips Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on

The Essential Guide to Wild Foods: Six Impressive Wild Oyster Mushroom Types Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share

Foraged Seller Spotlight: Lake Superior Chaga Forager: Wayne Seidel Lake Superior Chaga My wife and I have made Northern Minnesota our home since 1980, where

Chaga is all the news. Perhaps you’ve heard of it before… or perhaps not. Either way, by the end of this article you’ll be well versed in all things Chaga and ready to try it out for yourself.

Whether you’re a cooking enthusiast, home chef, or are simply just curious about truffles when you see them on a restaurant’s menu, we’ve got all of the information you need.

Storing Fresh Mushrooms A short essential guide Credit: Blue Ridge Forage Fresh in the fridge Place whole, unwashed mushrooms, in a brown paper bag, but

Foraged Seller Spotlight: Alpenglow Mushrooms Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest Shop Alpenglow

The Essential Guide to Lobster Mushrooms Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest Lobster

The Essential Guide to Chicken of the Woods Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on

The Wine Cap Mushroom What They Look Like and Taste Like Wine cap mushrooms look almost cartoonish, their stereotypical off-white stem and red cap littered

Facts About the Indigo Milk Cap Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest Indigo

The Indigo Milk Cap: A New Find for the Pacific Northwest Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on

The Essential Guide to Chanterelle Mushrooms Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest Chanterelle

Foraged Seller Spotlight: North Woods Forager Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest Kerri

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Morel Mushrooms The Essential Guide Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest Morels are

What Is Reishi Mushroom Good For? A closer look behind the restorative benefits of the “Mushroom of Immortality”. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share

Foraged Seller Spotlight: Sandia Farms, LLC Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest Johnny

Morel Mushroom Hunting Tips Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on reddit Share on pinterest These morel hunting