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Congratulations, You've found an Eating the Ozarks Tree Tag!
Sponsored by: Baker Creek Seed Company Our goal at Eating the Ozarks is to educate you on the Wild Foods the Ozarks have to offer. Unless I am on your property, Please don't take from me. I need a safe place to educate. *Always check your ID with 3 sources before consuming any new-to-you plant! |
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Parts Used: Flowers, leaves and stems.
Find It: Edges of forests, along fencerows, and pastures. Its in the mint family so it will have opposite leaves, a square stem and will be very aromatic!
When to harvest (ON YOUR OWN LAND): Harvest flowers when you see them. Dried leaves make an excellent seasoning and replacement to store bought oregano. You can also use it on top of Pizza, Cucumber Salad and more!
Find It: Edges of forests, along fencerows, and pastures. Its in the mint family so it will have opposite leaves, a square stem and will be very aromatic!
When to harvest (ON YOUR OWN LAND): Harvest flowers when you see them. Dried leaves make an excellent seasoning and replacement to store bought oregano. You can also use it on top of Pizza, Cucumber Salad and more!
Recipes:
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The Best Morel Cream SauceThis sauce is lick your plate good!
Ingredients: - 3 TBS Butter - 4 TBS Wild Onion or Garlic Tops Diced - 2 Cups Fresh or dried morels (or other favorite mushrooms) - 3 Cups Heavy Cream - 3 TBS Marsala - 2 TBS Monarda Flowers for topping or adding into the sauce Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add in onions and sauté until softened and fragrant. If using fresh morels , add them in with the onions. Allow morels to cook until they release their juices and start to dry themselves. If you are starting with dried mushrooms, you'll need to soften them with boiling water then strain (squeeze) save the broth for other soups later. Once mushrooms are ready, add your cream sauce and Monarda leaves (if desired), simmer for 5-7 minutes, add optional brandy, salt, pepper and Monarda flowers to finish. |
More recipes will be added soon!
If you're a Chef and would like to submit a recipe please email us!
Interested in Learning More?
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Wild Foraged the Book is all you need to learn about wild foods found in your yard, garden or closest forested area!
Written by the owner of Eating the Ozarks! |
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