Author

Ellen Zachos

Ellen Zachos is the author of seven books including The Wildcrafted Cocktail and Backyard Foraging. She also co-hosts the Plantrama podcast (www.plantrama.com). Ellen writes about wild foods at www.backyardforager.com and has created an online course for beginning foragers.

5 Life Lessons I Learned while Foraging for Wild Foods

Ellen Zachos Apr 29, 2019 4

No one is born an expert—in foraging for wild foods or anything else. We learn by doing, and along the way we make mistakes. Here are five life lessons Ellen Zachos learned from…
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Winter Foraging for Rosehips, Crabapples and Wintergreen

Ellen Zachos Feb 19, 2019 0

Winter foraging for rosehips, crabapples and wintergreen are my three favorites. Even when the ground is frozen and covered with snow, it's the perfect time to go winter foraging…
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Got Crabapples? Bake this Crabapple Whiskey Cake!

Ellen Zachos Jan 25, 2019 0

Crabapple Whiskey Cake is a great combination of sweet, tart and boozy. And making a Crabapple Whiskey Cake is surprisingly easy.
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Easy-to-Make (and Delicious!) Dandelion Pesto

Ellen Zachos Oct 4, 2018 0

Dandelion pesto? Absolutely! Cool temperatures produce the tastiest, most tender dandelion greens, so look for them in early spring or late fall. Harvest dandelion greens and make…
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How to Make a Black Raspberry Bramble Cocktail

Ellen Zachos Jul 25, 2018 0

The Bramble is a tasty adult beverage, but we can make it even better! Introducing, the Black Raspberry Bramble cocktail, made with fresh foraged berries.
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