edible weeds edible wild plants index Brought to you by www.herbvideos.com and these books and DVds. CLICK PHOTOS TO READ REVIEWS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ABOVE DVDs. Environment Wetlands Yard/Meadow/Prairie Eastern woods Western woods Mountains Desert/Prairie Seashore The Seasons Winter Spring Summer Fall Food type Nuts, Bark, Roots, Leaves Berries/Fruit Wetlands Wild Foods Found Around Water Cattails (Typha latifolia L.; Typha angustifolia L.; Typha domingensis Pers.) Typhaceae (Photo) We can find many useful plants near the water like cattails. Food Preparation: Cattails are a versatile food stuff. About mid June the male flowering head of the cattail located above the female flower spike may be stripped into a plastic bag. Here's a recipe. Medicinal: chopped roots of cattail have been applied to burns and minor cuts. Watercress (Nasturtium officinale R. Cruciferae (Photo) Collect watercress from a clean water source, a high land stream or a free flowing spring. (More Recipes) Duckweed (Lemna spp.) Lemnaceae Poaceae (Photo)
10 Outdoor Gear Essentials Every man has a different idea of what constitutes a “necessity” when venturing out into the wilderness. For one man, a fire source and a good blade may be all that is required, while for the next, GPS and a full outdoor kitchen setup might be considered indispensable. While experienced hikers, climbers, and other adventurous sorts most likely have their packing list down to a science, those who are just beginning to branch out into the wilderness can certainly benefit from a standard, universal checklist. Cue the Ten Essentials. The Ten Essentials and the Ten Essentials (Systems Approach) Originally published by The Mountaineers (a Seattle-based outdoor recreation group) in the 1930s, the Ten Essentials is a list of necessities that every hiker, climber, camper, and adventurer should have on hand while in the wilds. MapCompassSunglasses and sunscreenExtra food and waterExtra clothesHeadlamp/flashlightFirst aid kitFire starterMatchesKnife Other Items to Consider The Ultimate Essential
untitled Don’t eat less—eat smarter. Try these ridiculously easy food trade-offs to banish your gut for good By: Emily G. W. Photo Credit: Thinkstock food swaps intro You can beat belly fat on a full stomach—as long as you choose the right foods. Eat your way to a six-pack. Rolled Oats or Bran Cereal for Breadcrumbs You traded Wonder Bread for wheat and nixed white rice in favor of brown, but there are plenty of other, less obvious, swaps you can make to increase your intake of whole grains. Bing: Burn belly fat! Avocado for Butter This may sound a little adventurous, but you won’t taste the difference: Switch out half of the butter in a cookie recipe for mashed avocado. Cauliflower for Rice Cauliflower is the low-carb dieter’s go-to food. Learn the secret to eating carbs without gaining weight. Spinach for Iceberg Lettuce When it comes to weight loss, any kind of vegetable gets the green light, but if you really want to ditch that spare tire, choose dark leafy greens over iceberg lettuce.
Winter Camping Winter conditions can exist at any time of the year! Why do I winter camp? For me it’s a natural extension of my snowshoeing day trips. What are the benefits of winter camping? While we spend a majority of our time worrying about being safe from the elements, we sometimes forget what the benefits are to winter camping. You can camp almost anywhere. My History? I have been backpacking ever since I was twelve years old but did not seriously get back into it until eleven years ago. “It’s all about layering” Clothing There are two different classes of clothing necessary to be outfitted with for winter camping; trail clothing and camp clothing. Sleeping Bag In order to stretch your three-season sleeping bag into winter, you are going to need to “layer” it. Inexpensive fleece liners can be purchased in many local outdoor stores. If you are planning a multi-day trip or using a snow shelter, you will want to consider a bag cover or a bivy. Double up on your sleeping pads. Shelter Kitchen Misc. Boots
Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee Update 4/2014: Be sure to check out my new, improved cold-brewed iced coffee tutorial with step-by-step instructions and lessons learned since first posting about cold-brewed iced coffee. I started making my iced coffee this way a couple of years ago, thanks to this New York Times recipe that convinced me to do so. You add coffee grounds to cold water and let it sit at room temperature for several hours. Then you strain it through a coffee filter, and the result is a deep, rich, dark, and caffeine-packed glass of iced coffee. It’s a concentrate, so you’ll want to dilute it with water unless you’re in need of a serious buzz. And trust me – this stuff can pack a serious wallop. I use a ratio of about 2/3 of the concentrate to 1/3 water, stir in a spoonful of sugar and some half-and-half, and finally I plop in some coffee ice cubes. And a lot more energized. Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee Total time Author: Kare Recipe type: Beverage Add the coffee grounds and the water to a large jar or pitcher.
The Universal Packing List Lose Weight Fast With Apple Cider Vinegar - Natural Weight Loss Benefits | How To Lose Weight Fast How to Lose Weight Fast - Apple Cider Vinegar by Terry Goodman Many people mistakenly believe that in order to lose weight fast, they have to shell out tons of cash for expensive weight loss supplements. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Many of the best diet supplements are both natural and inexpensive. In fact, one of the most effective, apple cider vinegar, can be purchased for only a few bucks. Below, we will take a look at why apple cider vinegar works so well as a weight loss aid and how it’s perfectly suited to help dieters lose weight fast. Apple cider vinegar has been a well-known diet aid for years. Apple cider vinegar, in particular, has several noted benefits as it relates to weight loss. The use of apple cider vinegar to help dieters lost weight fast is easy enough. If you’re interested in utilizing apple cider vinegar as a weight loss aid you’ll need to purchase the following: chamomile tea, cinnamon powder, raw honey and organic (or natural) apple cider vinegar.