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Roasted Chicory Root

November 5, 2020

Harvesting the Chicory Root Here in Maine, autumn typically means a slowing down of the typical gardening tasks of weeding and watering and an increase in winter preparation, planting garlic, and in my yard, harvesting and preparing winter roots. When the leaves have shifted from their brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows to November browns, I…

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Brewing Roasted Chicory Root

October 15, 2020

Brewing Roasted Chicory Root and Recipes Brewing Roasted Chicory Root Don’t let anyone tell you roasted chicory root tastes just like coffee, but do believe those who find it enjoyable to drink as a standalone beverage. For the environmentally-aware, substituting part of your daily coffee with locally roasted chicory root can help take the pressure…

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5 Useful Wild Weeds From Your Backyard

April 23, 2019

I wandered the backyard this morning before work to see what was popping up in my central Maine gardens. With these past few rainy days of spring, plants are slowly pushing through the soil. Truth be told, I was really just hoping the dandelions were up enough for a little snack. I was in luck!…

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Dandelion Capers

May 9, 2017

Nothing is more satisfying than foraging food from the backyard.  This spring I have been eating dandelion greens at least twice a day, sauteed in olive oil and garlic.  They are high in trace minerals, calcium, and iron, and vitamins A, C, and B6 – a very nutritious early spring addition to any meal.  Best…

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The Medicinal Kitchen Cupboard

January 2, 2017

Herbalism is something that begins at home.  It is the knowledge of treating ourselves with the healing power of herbs.  These herbs can be from far off exotic lands or those growing locally.  Here in Maine, the backyard is currently covered with a thick white blanket that has tucked the herbs in for a long…

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2017: The Year to Be, The Year to Do

December 31, 2016

As many of us do this time of year, I am creating my resolutions for the new year of 2017.  In review of the lists I’ve made in previous years, I noticed they generally focus on health: lose a few extra pounds, clean up the diet, exercise three to five times a week, increase water…

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DIY: Acorn Flour

November 27, 2016

The days are shortening and the nights are getting cooler. The animals are scurrying around preparing for the winter ahead.  The leaves have already turned their brilliant reds and yellows and oranges, and are now settling on autumnal tans and browns.  A new scent of decaying leaf litter fills the nose.  The wind rattles drying…

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Roasted Dandelion Root Tea (Part 2)

October 13, 2016

Roasting Dandelion Roots with Dr. Nate Petley With the coloring of the trees and the cooling of the temperatures in a typical Maine October, one often thinks of pumpkins.  However, once that frost starts occurring more regularly, I think of a hot mug of roasted dandelion roots.  Roasting brings out the earthiness of the roots. …

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Making Herbal Soaps

August 5, 2016

Have you ever wanted to try making your own herbal soaps?  Now you can!  Dr. Petley is not only a licensed naturopathic doctor, he is also an experienced soap maker! This class will cover all aspects of making a batch of cold-processed soap.  We start the class with a discussion about safety, ingredients, techniques, and…

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Herbs of the Summer Fields

May 31, 2016

Herbs of the Summer Fields with Dr. Nate Petley Learn about useful herbs growing in fields throughout the summer months in Maine with Dr. Nate Petley, naturopathic doctor and clinical herbalist. Dr. Petley will discuss herbal extractions and various applications throughout the class while introducing herbs growing at Inner Wisdom Sanctuary, focusing on those that…

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