Chelsea Green Blog
Food & Drink
Make Your Own Kombucha: The Tea Beast Lives
Make your own kombucha at home – it’s easier than you think! Kombucha is not only great for your gut health. It’ll make your taste buds happy, too. Get bubbling with this easy recipe to make your own kombucha!
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Make a Foraged, Immune-Boosting Pesto for Spring
Put your cooking and foraging skills to the test with this seasonal, delicious garlic mustard pesto recipe. Create a vibrant, nutrient-packed pesto that harnesses the power of springtime foraging.
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The Perfect Books to Gift Mom This Mother’s Day
These much-loved titles are the perfect books for Mother’s Day! Gardening books, cookbooks, memoirs and more — there’s a book for every mom on this list.
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Zero Waste for Every Kitchen: Sustainability at the Source
Make a difference in the kitchen! Prioritize sustainable cooking through zero waste methods. From the ingredients we choose to how we dispose of what’s left behind, every small step in the kitchen can make a BIG difference!
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Garlic Mustard: A Gold Mine of Food and Medicine
Invasive garlic mustard gets a bad rep, but did you know it’s edible from root to leaf? Garlic mustard can be consumed in its entirety and has great nutritional value. Plus, the flavor adds a punch of flavor to any dish!
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Deliciously Fresh Salmon Cake Recipe with Lemon Pesto
This salmon cake recipe makes for a simple and flavorful dinner. Delicious, golden-brown patties made with salmon are a tasty alternative to crab cakes. Perfect for a quick & delicious dinner!
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The #1 Health Rule: Eat Real Food
The best health rule? Ditch the barcode! The most important step you can take toward a long and healthy life is to eat wholesome, nutritious, real food. The gift of lifelong good health is a marathon, not a sprint. Fuel your health with nature’s medicine!
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Homemade Bone Broth: A Healthy Diet Staple
You’ve Been Missing Out! Bone Broth is the ultimate superfood, packed with nutrients and goodness. Add this nutrient-rich, immune system boosting bone broth into your daily diet.
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Getting Started: Basics of Foraging Wild Seeds and Grains
Wild seeds & grains are packed with nutrients and versatility. Perfect for off-grid or wildcrafted cooking! New to foraging? Keep reading to get started!
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Mushrooms as Food & Medicine: Ancient Medicine for Modern Times
Ancient mushroom medicine for modern times. Get your daily dose of health! Mushrooms help us understand medicine is more than just chemicals. Discover nature’s medicine cabinet with the power of mushrooms!
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Greater Flavor: How to Make A Basic Miso Paste
Miso lovers, rejoice! There are reasons that miso paste has become popular around the world: it’s versatile, relatively inexpensive & can be made in a range of flavors you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Make your own miso at home!
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Hedges: A Haven for Wild Greens
Wondering where to forage for fresh wild greens? Think beyond your garden… Look no further than hedges. Hedges are secret havens for delicious herbs & wild greens. Get ready to start foraging. Hedges are a hidden treasure trove of natural goodness!
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Easy Cheeses to Make at Home: Ten Bells Cheese
Homemade cheese doesn’t have to be complicated, all you really need is a handful of ingredients, time and a love of cheese. Make homemade cheese in no time! Say goodbye to complicated cheese-making and get ready to create your own delicious homemade cheese.
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Juniper & Elderberry Braised Short Ribs: The Ultimate Modern Spin On A Classic
Get ready for a comfort dish like no other! Our short ribs recipe features foraged juniper berries for a unique twist. Ever wondered how to forage your own? We’ve got you covered with expert tips!
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How to Use Lambsquarter from Root to Plant to Seed
Think twice before pulling out that lambsquarter! It is a “super weed” with many edible & medicinal uses. Discover the surprising benefits of lambsquarter!
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Kvass: A Nourishing, Fermented Beverage
Introducing Kvass, a nourishing drink made with just a few simple ingredients! Ready to level up your fermentation game? Try making kvass, a nourishing drink that’s easy to brew. With only a few days to ferment and you’ll be sipping on this tasty tonic. Perfect for beginners or pros alike!
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4 Simple Recipes Using Homegrown Sprouts
Sprouts are amazing, compact nutritional powerhouses! What’s not to love? Get ready to supercharge your health with sprouts! Check out these recipes for new ways to cook with and eat all types of sprouts.
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Natural Yogurt: Using Kefir As A Yogurt Starter
Yogurt making is having a moment! Join the fun and create your own natural yogurt at home. Try our simple recipe using kefir as a starter and taste the difference for yourself!
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Early Spring Captured in a Glass: Maple Sugar on Snow Cocktail
Vermont’s sweet tradition in a glass! This recipe is inspired by the classic maple taffy-like candy Sugar on Snow. Unlike flavor-neutral simple syrup, maple syrup’s contribution to cocktails isn’t just sweetness but also buttery, nutty & vanilla flavors.
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Calming Herbal Nightcap Mocktail to Mix Before Bed
Unwind with a twist! Ditch the booze and elevate your evenings with this delightful herbal nightcap mocktail syrup. Relax before bed or spice up your tea time!
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Mint Salt: A Fresh Take on Seasoning
Searching for a new way to utilize seasonings? Shake up your cooking routine with a fresh twist on salt and seasonings. Introducing… Mint Salt Recipe!
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Fire Cider: A Healing, Warm Tonic
Warm up from the inside out with Fire Cider! Great for stimulating digestion and warming you up from the inside out, no matter the season. It can be prepared in water or tea as desired.
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Homemade Kvass: Ancient Fermentation
Ready to shake up your fermentation game? Try making Kvass, the ultimate beginner-friendly recipe! This nourishing beverage calls for just a few simple ingredients and only takes a couple of days to ferment. It’s easy, delicious & perfect for beginners.
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Cooking With Nutrient-Dense Fats: How to Make Ghee
Start your journey to making homemade ghee! Discover how to make this delicious staple and incorporate it into delicious recipes — like our Citrus-Glazed Chicken recipe. Get ready to level up your cooking game with homemade ghee!
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Take a Tea Break to De-Stress This Winter!
Stressed out? Take a breather and brew some calm! Simply stopping to brew and drink a tea benefits nervous tension! Next time you’re feeling stressed, take a break and brew some tea. Better yet, brew this tea before you’re stressed out as a preventative measure.
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