Elderberries are a popular foraged berry that is often used to make jams, pies and wine. Elderberry juice sometimes shows up in cocktails as well. The problem with this berry is that it is not always easy to find and …
Spirulina is an ancient Chadian and Aztec food that also happens to be very nutrient-dense. It consists of blue-green algae that grow in freshwater. While it does provide a rare combination of nutrients, there are alternatives that you can try …
Witch hazel is best known for its topical applications but it does also have some internal ones. When it’s consumed internally, witch hazel is usually made into a tea. Among the benefits to be gained from witch hazel tea are …
Aloe vera is a succulent with an array of health benefits and that you can prepare in various ways; however, you won’t always have an easy time finding it. If your local grocery store doesn’t stock it, try one of …
Winter savory is a valuable herb for bean dishes and you can use it to season a variety of different meats, poultry in particular. Its main downside is that unless you plan to grow it yourself, you will probably have …
Culantro is essential for an authentic taste in many West Indian and Latin American dishes. Its strong cilantro-like flavor shows up in Puerto Rican sofrito and Panamanian guiso. The problem is that it’s not exactly a popular herb outside of …
Pickling salt is used to provide flavor, but it serves an even more practical function in that it helps to kill bacteria that can make you sick. The latter function means that you have to take your substitutes seriously since pickling comes …
Smoked sea salt is sea salt with the added flavor of smoke from hickory or other aromatic hardwoods. It allows you to get the smoke flavor at the same time that you salt your food. If you can’t find smoked …