Author Archives: myediblebackyard
Wild Mustard Flower Buds
I’ve been eating the buds of the mustard plants that grow wild around here. When I have enough of them, I like to fry them up in a pan with a little olive oil and garlic. It’s kind of like … Continue reading
Eating Radishes
I’ve been harvesting radishes from the garden this week. I planted two kinds – cherry belle and French breakfast, a small spicy radish. Mostly I just eat them as a snack right out of the ground, but sometimes I slice … Continue reading
Friendly Neighbors
Here’s somebody else who finds my backyard edible: Arrrrrgh!!!!
Garlic Mustard
May is the month when the woods and roadsides of North America are covered with the flowers of the invasive garlic mustard plant. Probably the right attitude to take towards it is to pull it out by its roots every … Continue reading
A Secret Revealed
Ramps (aka wild leeks) are a big deal around here. Everyone praises them and eats them enthusiastically when ramp season arrives. So of course I had a great curiosity to try this popular delicacy, but not knowing where to look … Continue reading
Fun and Games with Dandelions
I came across this recipe for dandelion chips the other day – kind of like kale chips but made with dandelion greens. I like kale chips, so I decided to try it. I pretty much followed the instructions as given, … Continue reading
Violet Leaves
These violet leaves are young and tender. Just right for eating. Fortunately for me, they grow in abundance up close to my house where there isn’t any grass, so they’re really easy to pick. I like to sauté them. Rinse … Continue reading
Cleaning Out the Jam Cupboard
I found this cool old cookbook in my mother’s kitchen. I think she found it in her mother’s kitchen. I probably won’t want to try the recipe for jellied chicken, though the one for shredded wheat with malted milk looks … Continue reading
Stinging Nettle
I was pretty excited to discover some stinging nettles growing under one of my hazelnut bushes recently. Nothing beats the taste of stinging nettles, and they’re very easy to prepare. Just pinch off the tips (wear garden gloves, of course) and … Continue reading
My Edible Backyard 