Melanie Sawyer / Wild Fire Survival
Outdoors Skils Teacher and Historical Forager of foods both native & bought to the Americas
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Find peace & learn skills with WIld Foods & WIlderness
Welcome to this opportunity to learn more about yourself, learn new skills & boost your confidence
LOCATION: Moriah, Essex County, Adirondack State Park, NY
HOW YOU LEARN: When you come to learn with me it is all about understanding that you are able with the correct communication and guidance to achieve so much more than you believed you could.
WHAT"S INCLUDED: Whether you're an experienced outdoors person or a novice, I work hard to offer everything you need to relax and make your classes a success. From equipment, tents ( on wooden platforms, wheel chair accessible ) inflatable mattresses, wool blankets, spare gently used hiking boots in all sizes if you forgot yours and extra socks for free if needed, Ive got your back.! (dontations happily accepted.!!)
COST: $100.00 all inclusive.
Feel Free To Email Me Any Questions at wildfoodsandwilderness@gmail.com and Ill respond with information ok?
See you soon, You've got this!!
Mel.
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GIFT IDEAS from Wild Foods And Wilderness
EXACT HISTORICAL COPY of 1700's Fire Kit:
6.0oz Cattail Pollen, The Most Unusual Gift For Any Chef
Steel is an ancient way of creating sparks to make a fire. This Fire Lighting kit is held in a Hudsons Bay Tobacco Tin with Fresnal lense on its top. It was given to trappers and hunters working for the Iconic Hudsons Bay company in the 1600 onwards
What is in the tin: Flint or quartz..I've chosen a case hardened Steel fire striker that h
Steel is an ancient way of creating sparks to make a fire. This Fire Lighting kit is held in a Hudsons Bay Tobacco Tin with Fresnal lense on its top. It was given to trappers and hunters working for the Iconic Hudsons Bay company in the 1600 onwards
What is in the tin: Flint or quartz..I've chosen a case hardened Steel fire striker that has a comfortable grip for ALL hand sizes and great for kids and adults alike.
The waterproof pouch is also stuffed with yellow and white Birch and an A4 sized HOW TO USE booklet on using the flint and steel, on how to make a tinder bundle and how to create different ways to lay wood and create an effective fire.
Intermediate skill level but with practise any student can be very proficient in a day.
6.0oz Cattail Pollen, The Most Unusual Gift For Any Chef
6.0oz Cattail Pollen, The Most Unusual Gift For Any Chef
If you are searching for a gift for an inquisitive chef, this is one they will likely NOT have heard of and will be able to use in many ways.
Cattail pollen has the taste of fresh-shucked corn and is amplified by baking.
Cattail Pollen Biscuits
Makes about 10 3½-inch biscuits The fresh-shucked corn flavor of cattail pollen is amplified by
If you are searching for a gift for an inquisitive chef, this is one they will likely NOT have heard of and will be able to use in many ways.
Cattail pollen has the taste of fresh-shucked corn and is amplified by baking.
Cattail Pollen Biscuits
Makes about 10 3½-inch biscuits The fresh-shucked corn flavor of cattail pollen is amplified by baking. The biscuits are as good with butter and maple syrup or thinly sliced ham. You will need 12-16 cattail flowers to collect ¼ cup of pollen.
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cattail pollen
- 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 6 oz cold unsalted butter, coarsely grated
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 Tablespoon milk
Preheat the oven to 375’F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Add the grated butter and use your fingers to rub it into the dry ingredients. Pour in the buttermilk and give the mixture as few swipes with a wooden spoon as possible, before bringing the biscuit dough together with your hands. (The less your work it the more tender they will be)
Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Press it gently into an even shape 1 ½ inches thick. Use a biscuit cutter (or upturned glass) to press out as many biscuits as possible. Collect the dough scraps and press them together quickly, then cut out a few more biscuits. Place the biscuits on the baking sheet. Mix the egg wash and brush it gently over their tops. Slide into the oven.
Bake until golden-brown, about 20 – 23 minutes. Best eaten at once, but they freeze very well,
Boost Immunity with Adirondack Chaga or Hemlock Reishi Blends,
Freshly harvested and prepared Adirondack Chaga and also a choice of Reishi mushroom. Each tea in its own right an incredible way of helping to heal and boost your immune system. I've mixed my Reishi with Ceylon Cinnamon which is a super anti inflammatory and left Chaga as it is so you can add to your coffee or drink by itself.
FERRO ROD FIRE STARTER KIT: Creates fire in all weathers. A GREAT GIFT FOR BEGINNERS
This Fire Skills Kit teaching you or your kids on how to use a Ferro rod is the simplest on the market. I have created easy to understand instructions in large type (so you're not squinting!)
I have sourced five effective forms of tinder for fire starters that everyone from beginners to professionals use in the field to start a fire.
This
This Fire Skills Kit teaching you or your kids on how to use a Ferro rod is the simplest on the market. I have created easy to understand instructions in large type (so you're not squinting!)
I have sourced five effective forms of tinder for fire starters that everyone from beginners to professionals use in the field to start a fire.
This kit is great for you to learn in the comfort of your own space, to put in your back pack on hikes, your glove compartment of your car for emergencies and makes a very cool gift! lmk if you'd like red plaid or birch bark wrapping paper :)
LYMES DISEASE from tick bites: Help your body heal it's symptoms using Japanese Knotweed Root.
Since the 1800s Japanese knotweed has been used to combat difficult inflammation areas in the body. Science is now showing us that three cups of Japanese knotweed tea a day greatly promote healing and lessening the severe effects of Lyme's disease after a tick bite. This packet contains 3 oz of the root with instructions on the back on ho
Since the 1800s Japanese knotweed has been used to combat difficult inflammation areas in the body. Science is now showing us that three cups of Japanese knotweed tea a day greatly promote healing and lessening the severe effects of Lyme's disease after a tick bite. This packet contains 3 oz of the root with instructions on the back on how to prepare it. If you or a friend has had limes I heartily suggest trying this herbal alternative that most definitely has helped many people.
*If you are pregnant or on any medications or are about to have surgery, please consult your doctor before use.
Give the gift of luxury: ADIRONDACK CHANTERELLE MUSHROOM Flour
A really classy and unusual gift for a foodie, chef or lover of history. The rich color of these Golden Chanterelles shines through in this finely ground mushroom flour
Chanterelles grow abundantly in the pristine mountains in the Adirondacks during summer and historically shown to have been used in the 18th-century.
You can use this fi
A really classy and unusual gift for a foodie, chef or lover of history. The rich color of these Golden Chanterelles shines through in this finely ground mushroom flour
Chanterelles grow abundantly in the pristine mountains in the Adirondacks during summer and historically shown to have been used in the 18th-century.
You can use this fine powder to gently flavor cream sauces, add to dry rubs and seasonings for meats and fish. Season sautéed and lightly fry, add to sauces, soups, soup bases, stews and curries.
*Also a great alternative to wheat flour.
HELP CONDITION YOUR SKIN, Dehydrated Caulifower Sparassis Crispa Mushroom
HELP CONDITION YOUR SKIN, Dehydrated Caulifower Sparassis Crispa Mushroom
HELP CONDITION YOUR SKIN, Dehydrated Caulifower Sparassis Crispa Mushroom
A 6-ounce portion of cauliflower mushroom (Sparassis genus) is considered a small-to-medium quantity size for individual recipes, given that a full, wild-grown specimen can weigh several pounds.
The approximate calorie content would be around 20-30 kcal per 3.5 oz/100g) and is rich in fiber and beneficial compounds.
celebrated in skincare
A 6-ounce portion of cauliflower mushroom (Sparassis genus) is considered a small-to-medium quantity size for individual recipes, given that a full, wild-grown specimen can weigh several pounds.
The approximate calorie content would be around 20-30 kcal per 3.5 oz/100g) and is rich in fiber and beneficial compounds.
celebrated in skincare and wellness for promoting the body's own collagen production by stimulating fibroblast cells (collagen-makers) and protecting skin from UV damage, boosting firmness and elasticity, and aiding wound healing, thanks to compounds like beta glucans and antioxidants. They act as a natural collagen booster, improving skin hydration and reducing signs of aging, making them a popular ingredient in anti-aging products and supplements.
Cooking Instructions: This mushroom has a crunchy texture with a light nutty flavor. Remove any stipe that may be present and place in water. Bring to a boil and remove once it is easy to cut through. Wonderful to add to a pomegranate goat cheese and almond nut salad or a cheese sauce. This is a very versatile mushroom.
GREAT FOR STIR FRIES: Wood Ear (Auricularia species)
HELP CONDITION YOUR SKIN, Dehydrated Caulifower Sparassis Crispa Mushroom
HELP CONDITION YOUR SKIN, Dehydrated Caulifower Sparassis Crispa Mushroom
Wood ear mushroom powder can be used as a gluten-free thickener for sauces, soups and stews! It is ground very fine, and when added to liquid it will thicken it very much like a gelatin or cornstarch would do. The powder does not settle out, but instead absorbs water and will thicken the liquid according to how much powder is added. It
Wood ear mushroom powder can be used as a gluten-free thickener for sauces, soups and stews! It is ground very fine, and when added to liquid it will thicken it very much like a gelatin or cornstarch would do. The powder does not settle out, but instead absorbs water and will thicken the liquid according to how much powder is added. It is possible to thicken to a light sauce, or all the way to a nearly solid pudding-like consistency. The wood ear powder is gluten-free, adds almost no flavor, and is a significant source of dietary fiber as well as copper, pantothenic acid, selenium and riboflavin.
To prepare dried wood ear mushrooms, first rehydrate them in hot water for 15-30 minutes until soft, then rinse thoroughly to remove dirt and trim off any tough, woody bits. After soaking and cleaning, you can boil them briefly (1-3 mins) for a firmer texture or use them directly in stir-fries, soups, or salads, adding them towards the end of cooking for their signature chewy, crunchy bite.