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R Flaum replied to Virginia Luppino's discussion 'Garlic mustard and Forager's soup' in the group Hudson Valley Gatherers

Hi Gary, I suggest you harvest the garlic mustard again after it flowers. Although it sounds counterintuitive, many of us think it's at its best then, flowers included. Also, find the tiny, new sprouts around an older…

Jun 17, 2011

R Flaum replied to Elizabeth Pagnani's discussion 'Learning about wild edibles' in the group Hudson Valley Gatherers

Hi Meghan, Just found this discussion and thought I'd join in. As you know I've been foraging wild edible and medicinal plants for quite awhile. Please keep me posted as to your plans to organize a group…

Jun 17, 2011

R Flaum commented on Julia Sforza's blog post 'Elderberry Flowers'

Hi Julia, Have you made elderflower pancakes or fritters? It's a popular way to eat the flowers. I make elderberry elixir with the berries. It has remarkable antiviral properies, and tastes great. I gently warm…

Jun 17, 2011

R Flaum commented on Julia Sforza's blog post 'From the Cupboard: Pickle-ish Greens'

Hi Julie. I have a question about your pickled eggs. Do you shell them before brining them? Thanks.

Dec 16, 2010

R Flaum commented on Meghan E. Murphy's blog post 'Taking orders: Whey-fed pork from Calkins Creamery'

Meghan, I'll take 3/4's. What are the order/payment details?

Sep 5, 2010

R Flaum commented on Meghan E. Murphy's blog post 'Taking orders: Whey-fed pork from Calkins Creamery'

Hi Meghan. I'm in, and I may have a few more. I'm waiting on responses from some friends.

Sep 3, 2010

R Flaum replied to LaurenPapot's discussion 'May 16th Foraging Walk a Huge Success' in the group Hudson Valley Gatherers

Hi Meghan, Your pic shows wood sorrel, (Oxalis spp). What George found along Rte. 9 was sheep sorrel, (Rumex acetosella). Although they're not related, they both are quite lemony, due to oxalic acid content. Wood sorrel is the typical Irish…

Jun 8, 2010

R Flaum replied to LaurenPapot's discussion 'May 16th Foraging Walk a Huge Success' in the group Hudson Valley Gatherers

Hi Lauren, Just found your post. Thanks for including me as one of the leaders, but this was George's walk. I just try to help where I can. It's important to me to get people involved in this green magic. George is a unique forager. His…

Jun 8, 2010

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From foraging to mushroom hunting, this a place to learn and talk about what you can find to eat in the woods.

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R Flaum is now a member of Hudson Valley Food Network Feb 3, 2010

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Why did you join HVFN?: I'm an avid forager of wild edible and medicinal plants.

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At 9:47am on February 3, 2010, Meghan E. Murphy said…: Hi! Welcome to the network. You should join the Hudson Valley Gatherers group where folks are talking foraging: http://www.hvfoodnetwork.com/group/hudsonvalleygatherers. I'd love to hear what you're collecting!