Not many plants evenly vaguely resembles burdock. Originally from Asia, Arctium species have really big leaves and unique looking bur … Continue reading Burdock Stalks: A Common Food that All See and Most Don’t Know It’s Food
In late April of this year, in central Maine, I was looking along the banks of rivers for Ostrich Fern … Continue reading Young Nettles and Nettle Soup
All I normally used to hear about Cow Parsnip is how much the sap will burn you to touch. When … Continue reading Cow Parsnip Blossoms
I moved to a new place in the late fall and waited to see what would come up around the … Continue reading Ground Elder, Another Invasive Plant to Eat
At the end of September in Chongqing, China I was walking down the street when I spotted an interesting site. … Continue reading Gingko Biloba Seeds
Insects are hard for westerners to accept as food, but for many tropical people, bugs are large part of diet. … Continue reading 2 Insects to Start Eating
Oysters make a delightful breakfast. I respect eggs a lot for as high nutrition for a low price but I … Continue reading Oysters Simmered in Cream and Garlic
This is a beginning of a series talking about ancestral birth control methods. None of this qualifies as medical advice as I am not a doctor. Please form your own opinions. People should also do their own research and be their own guru in this regard. At best, this article this is a start to understanding birth control concepts for myself and the reader. Nothing in this article is a definitive answer and I recommend the reader pursue self-knowledge in this regard. Continue reading Ancestral Birth Control Options and Concepts Part 1: Plants and Physical Barriers
Here I am working with a bow drill to make primitive fire. The material for this kit I gathered in … Continue reading The True Cost of A Disposable Lighter
I reverse wrapped jute line with four lines. I’ve tried to make something weighty to cast. Then I attached it … Continue reading Making a Simple Fishing Pole
