Foraging – Monkey Puzzle Nuts

Well, I’ll be a monkey’s niece! Monkey Puzzle trees produce these amazing big edible nuts! Okay. They’re actually seeds, but … More

Foraging – Cherry Plums

Have you ever noticed those purple splodges on the pavement underneath purple-leaved trees? Well guess what?! Those are cherry plums. … More

Foraging – Day Lilies

My latest discovery (thanks to Edible Manhattan) is that day lilies are edible. Not only are they edible, but they’re … More

Foraging – St. John’s Wort

You’ve probably heard of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) as it is one of the more famous medicinal herbs. It … More

Foraging – Lilacs

Lilac flowers are edible! There are still some fresh blooms on shady streets, so there’s time to take advantage of … More

Foraging – Fiddleheads

I ate my first wild foraged fiddleheads a few nights ago and I’m still alive! Must have got my identification … More

Foraging – Mushrooms

The next time there are a couple of dry days after the rain, you should go for a walk in … More

Foraging – Unripe Figs

Any city that had Mediterranean immigrants, will be sprinkled with fig trees. We have loads of them in Vancouver, but … More

Foraging – Kousa Dogwood Fruit

I spotted these intriguing juicy fruits a few blocks away from my house and I had to reach up and … More

Foraging – Hops

You may be lucky enough to have a hop vine climbing around your balcony or on a nearby tree. If … More