The Wildcrafting Brewer
The Wildcrafting Brewer

Author: Pascal Baudar

Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1603587187

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Primitive beers, country wines, herbal meads, natural sodas, and more "Baudar has elevated the concept of terroir into the realm of extreme beverages, both fermented and unfermented. His book brings to life the innovative quest of the Palaeolithic shaman/healer/brewer."--Patrick E. McGovern, author of Ancient Brews Fermentation fans and home brewers can rediscover "primitive" drinks and their unique flavors in The Wildcrafting Brewer. Wild-plant expert and forager Pascal Baudar's first book, The New Wildcrafted Cuisine, opened up a whole new world of possibilities for readers wishing to explore and capture the flavors of their local terroir. The Wildcrafting Brewer does the same for fermented drinks. Baudar reveals both the underlying philosophy and the practical techniques for making your own delicious concoctions, including: Wild sodas Country wines Primitive herbal beers Meads Traditional ferments like tiswin and kvass. The book opens with a retrospective of plant-based brewing and ancient beers. The author then goes on to describe both hot and cold brewing methods and provides lots of interesting recipes; mugwort beer, horehound beer, and manzanita cider are just a few of the many drinks represented. Baudar is quick to point out that these recipes serve mainly as a touchstone for readers, who can then use the information and techniques he provides to create their own brews, using their own local ingredients. The Wildcrafting Brewer will attract herbalists, foragers, natural-foodies, and chefs alike with the author's playful and relaxed philosophy. Readers will find themselves surprised by how easy making your own natural drinks can be, and will be inspired, again, by the abundance of nature all around them. "With gorgeous photos and clear technical details, this book will be a source of great inspiration."--Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation

Elderberry Wine Vintage 2010
Elderberry Wine Vintage 2010

Author: Deborah Guyol

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 1426952740

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Elderberry Wine, Vintage 2010 is an anthology of student writing from the Mature Learning Program at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, offers something for everyone. The pieces in this collection range from Poetry-sonnets and haiku, free verse, meter and rhyme; to fiction both fanciful and serious; and nostalgia for the past and visions of the future. Come along on adventures in a swampy town in the American South in the 1930s, an apartment building in the squalid northwest Portland of the 1970s, and the lair of a drug lord in the Caribbean of the 1980s. Exploring all manner of topics, from the natural world to the lives of houses to human life and aging, this collection presents a wide range of unique views and perspectives on life with something for everyone. Looking for Love The little green lizard struts across the woman's porch railing with a proprietary air, then suddenly stops and flicks down a flap of vermilion colored skin from his throat and freezes in place. He bobs his head up and down several times before moving on. Wordless-soundless but with such eloquence of expression does he signal his desire for a mate that, without conscious intent, the woman touches fingers to her throat, then catches herself and with a rueful smile, nods back. Herb Stokes, long-time creative writing student

Elderberry Wine
Elderberry Wine

Author: Clark College Mature Learning Program

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2000-08

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0595100783

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In Elderberry Wine: Vintage 2000, 22 writers from the Clark College Mature Learning Program bring decades of life experiences to a wide assortment of writings. Sometimes it’s a memory of World War II: “We jostled along with the crowd, laughing, embracing and being embraced by strangers. As darkness fell, we found ourselves in Lafayette Park, looking across Pennsylvania Avenue at the White House. A flag flew, lit by a spotlight, indicating the President was in residence. “We stood silent, sobered and saddened by thoughts of the many who had given their lives to achieve this moment, and the wounded who would always bear the reminders of this war.” Eileen Jones McGoffin The myth we were safe with two oceans To keep foreign problems away Was blasted apart in Hawaii By the treachery dealt there this day. John G. Beckman, Jr. Or a humorous reflection on the perils of growing old:I dribble, I drool, I’ve lost most of my cool, I cannot remember the day of the week. My right knee’s rheumatic, My wrinkles emphatic, My hair makes me look like a freak. Josephine PaterekMy prostate gland is out of whack, competing with my aching back Herb StokesAn anthology of wide range and moods, Elderberry Wine showcases poetry, prose and drama by John G. Beckman, Jr., Louise Beckman, D. Fred Benton, Alexandra Cooley, Marelyn E. Curtis, Marian Fox, Don Fraser, Marjorie Frauen, George Goodrich, Bill Green, Barbara J. Hamby, Gary Lamont Jensen, Ken Knable, Vickie Lindquist, J.F. Macdonald, Eileen Jones McGoffin, Josephine Paterek, Donna Schmaltz, Herb Stokes, Elizabeth L. Taylor, Anita Trabulus, and Joan Tyrrell.

Hunt, Gather, Cook
Hunt, Gather, Cook

Author: Hank Shaw

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 2011-05-24

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1609614011

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If there is a frontier beyond organic, local, and seasonal, beyond farmers' markets and sustainably raised meat, it surely includes hunting, fishing, and foraging your own food. A lifelong angler and forager who became a hunter late in life, Hank Shaw has chronicled his passion for hunting and gathering in his widely read blog, Hunter Angler Gardener Cook, which has developed an avid following among outdoor people and foodies alike. Hank is dedicated to finding a place on the table for the myriad overlooked and underutilized wild foods that are there for the taking—if you know how to get them. In Hunt, Gather, Cook, he shares his experiences both in the field and the kitchen, as well as his extensive knowledge of North America's edible flora and fauna. With the fresh, clever prose that brings so many readers to his blog, Hank provides a user-friendly, food-oriented introduction to tracking down everything from sassafras to striped bass to snowshoe hares. He then provides innovative ways to prepare wild foods that go far beyond typical campfire cuisine: homemade root beer, cured wild boar loin, boneless tempura shad, Sardinian hare stew—even pasta made with handmade acorn flour. For anyone ready to take a more active role in determining what they feed themselves and their families, Hunt, Gather, Cook offers an entertaining and delicious introduction to harvesting the bounty of wild foods to be found in every part of the country.

Elderberry Wine
Elderberry Wine

Author: Barbara J. Hamby

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2002-02

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 0595209211

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An anthology of rich recollections and seasoned imaginations, Elderberry Wine displays prose and poetry by Joyce Ackley, Dixie L. Arata, John G. Beckman, Jr., Louise Beckman, D. Fred Benton, Joe Clarke, Alex Cooley, Don Fraser, G.K. Glass, Bill Green, Barbara J. Hamby, Patricia J. Hogan, Madge Howard, Gary Jensen, Ruth Monson-McAtee, Eileen Jones McGoffin, Gilbert Pacheco, Josephine Paterek, Don Reed, Barbara N. Saur, Donna Schmaltz, Anne Sparling, Herb Stokes, Elizabeth L. Taylor and Joan Tyrrell.

The Elderberry Book
The Elderberry Book

Author: John Moody

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Published: 2019-09-24

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1771423080

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Your go-to guide for everything from cultivation to wine-making with one of humanity's oldest plant friends Spanning history and geography, The Elderberry Book takes you on an adventure, deepening your appreciation of a plant that has played a crucial role across the world for thousands of years. Through this fun, inspirational, and educational resource, discover: Elderberry's amazing history Cultivating and foraging, from the balcony to the backyard Various traditional food and medicine preparations Simple wine-making techniques Traditional crafts and tools. This is the definitive guide to the many uses of elderberry. No matter where you are, one of humankind's oldest plant friends can provide you with anything from syrup, to wine, to dyes, to so much more! Once a staple in homes across the world, and found along every highland, highway, and hedgerow, the forgotten elderberry is making a comeback. Its popularity as medicine is surging, its choice as an edible landscaping plant is growing, and its use for wine-making and crafts is being rediscovered.

Dandelion Wine
Dandelion Wine

Author: Ray Bradbury

Publisher: Spectra

Published: 1985-03-01

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 0553277537

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The summer of '28 was a vintage season for a growing boy. A summer of green apple trees, mowed lawns, and new sneakers. Of half-burnt firecrackers, of gathering dandelions, of Grandma's belly-busting dinner. It was a summer of sorrows and marvels and gold-fuzzed bees. A magical, timeless summer in the life of a twelve-year-old boy named Douglas Spaulding—remembered forever by the incomparable Ray Bradbury. The only god living in Green Town, Illinois, that Douglas Spaulding knew of. The facts about John Huff, aged twelve, are simple and soon stated. • He could pathfind more trails than any Choctaw or Cherokee since time began. • Could leap from the sky like a chimpanzee from a vine. • Could live underwater two minutes and slide fifty yards downstream. • Could hit baseballs into apple trees, knocking down harvests. • Could jump six-foot orchard walls. • Ran laughing. • Sat easy. • Was not a bully. • Was kind. • Knew the words to all the cowboy songs and would teach you if you asked. • Knew the names of all the wild flowers and when the moon would rise or set and when the tides came in or out. He was, in fact, the only god living in the whole of Green Town, Illinois, during the twentieth century that Douglas Spaulding knew of. “[Ray] Bradbury is an authentic original.”—Time

Everything Elderberry
Everything Elderberry

Author: Susannah Shmurak

Publisher: Skyhorse

Published: 2020-09-08

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1510754008

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This book is for everyone from novices to advanced herbalists and contains everything you need to know to source elderberries and make the most potent and delicious natural remedies and treats. Used for centuries to fight illness, elderberries’ reputation as an effective home remedy for colds and flu has been borne out by numerous scientific studies. While elderberry syrup is perhaps this amazing berry’s best-known form, there is so much more we can make from flavorful elderberries! In addition to its flu-fighting superpowers, elderberry contains potent antioxidants that support long-term health. Elderberries make nutritious and tasty additions to baked goods, drinks, and all manner of treats. Once you get started making your own elderberry gummies and homemade beverages, you won’t want to stop! Everything Elderberry will introduce readers to the science behind elderberries, their traditional uses, what to know about growing and foraging elderberries, and how to prepare numerous mouthwatering elderberry and elderflower recipes. From simple teas, syrups, and tinctures, to jams, desserts, and wine, Everything Elderberry will have you hooked on these gorgeous gifts from Mother Nature! The recipes featured here include: Elderberry hard candies and cough drops Jams made with foraged elderberries, strawberries, and chia seeds Elderflower soda & kombucha Foraged berry oat muffins Elderberrry and elderflower tea & tinctures

In the Beginning
In the Beginning

Author: Sandra Voelker

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Published: 2018-10-16

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1486615325

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In the Beginning, the first book in the Finley’s Tale series sets in motion the journal of Finley Newcastle, a literate church mouse who writes his observations of the people (and mice) who populate a small-town church. Keen to monitor, study, and write about the parishioners and his fellow mice, including what others might think of them, Finley is unaware that his account may prove comical to human readers. Although English is Finley’s second language—his native tongue is Mouse—his persistent recordings are fervent and heartfelt, never lackadaisical. At the end of each entry, he records the treats and gourmet crumbs he and his wife Ruby enjoy. In his itsy-bitsy handwriting, Finley’s ambition is to record one full liturgical church year at Historic St. Peter’s. Most journal entries introduce new people, mice, and situations, capturing a colourful rainbow of characters. His favourite humans are Pastor Clement Osterhagen, his wife Aia, and their daughter Gretchen who reside in the parsonage. They are merciful, quiet, quick to forgive, prone to worry, adventuresome, big-hearted, and extra good-looking. Finley’s observations lead him to conclude that they possess a strong faith in Jesus Christ.

Abberley
Abberley

Author: Elizabeth Dowd

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2007-02-12

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1425199747

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Stop the World I want to get off was a catch phrase in the sixties. We managed to get off and this is the story of how we did it. Our marriage was the occasion of moving from being townies to learning a limited Self Sufficiency lifestyle in the heart of rural Worcestershire; while melding a bachelor and a widow with two sons into a family unit, at the same time as integrating 147A and 156 into one house. Bash through walls and swap windows for doors with us as we turn our dream into a reality. Read about Charlies chickens and the fate of Isobel the isolate. Of our cantankerous donkey Buffers and Dinah the Dexter heifer who was in a class of her own as a show jumper. Of sheep and lambing and a gun-shy spaniel who became one of the family Come into the kitchen while we make jam and preserves, bottle fruit and bake bread. Brew beer and make wine and many other delectable items. Experience the different tempo of the seasons as we look at a typical year of country and village life. Follow us as we go seeking that something more that we felt sure existed. How we found it and the way it changed our lives. All this and so much more awaits you in Abberley: a Recollection