Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a great, easy-to-recognize edible plant used for food in many areas of the world. Some people object to its slippery texture when cooked; for this reason I often enjoy it raw in salads. My favorite variations are chopped into tomato-based salads with vinegar or lime, cilantro or other herbs, onion and cucumber, and maybe some whole grains. Yum! #wildfoodgirl #wildfood #Coloradoforaging #foragingthewest #foragingcolorado #ediblewildplants #foraging #wildcrafting #

Here's how I preserve purslane (and other greens) to save for winter! I found a giant fall purslane plant and harvested a bunch to save for use in soups and stews this winter. I use my steam juicer without the juicing section to steam large batches of wild greens, cool them down, and then vacuum seal and freeze them. They'll last well over a year when processed like this! #foragecolorado #foraging #forager #wildfood #eatwild #foodpreservation #purslane #portulaca #colorado | Forage Colorado

Welcome back to Edible or Not. The series where I take 60 seconds to tell you about a plant or mushroom and then tell you if it’s edible or not. In this video, you can quickly learn how to ID Austrian pine, Pinus nigra, and then find out if it's edible or not! To ID Austrian pine, look for: ✅ 4 to 6" needles in fascicles (bundles) of two. ✅ 2 to 4" cones with rounded scales and no spines. ✅ Lightly fissured grey-brown bark. ✅ White colored buds (vs ponderosa's brown). Austrian pine cones make a