Food Journals

Welcome to my food journals, where I share my culinary reflections, recipes, and travel experiences. Stay tuned for the latest updates, new recipes, and insights into seasonal ingredients from around the world.

Foraging

Foraging - Gathering and hunting for wild mushrooms and plants. Recipes, how-tos and guides for the PNW area and North America.

My Resources for Foraging and Cooking

My favorite resources that I use for identifying wild mushrooms, and lending inspiration for many of my recipes

All Season

Abigail Schmitt

2 min read

Transforming Your Lobster Mushrooms into a Cult Classic: Lobster (Mushroom) Rolls

All Season

Abigail Schmitt

2 min read

Caramelized Onion and Chanterelle Jam

One of my favorite condiments out there: Onion Marmelade, but made with natures jewels: Golden Pacific Chanterelles.

Recipes

Abigail Schmitt

3 min read

Lobster Mushroom Bisque: Recipe and Tips on Mushroom Cleaning

A recipe for one of my favorite foraged mushrooms, this Lobster Mushroom Bisque is foolproof and ideal for those more imperfect mushrooms.

All Season

Abigail Schmitt

5 min read

Wild Rose-Strawberry Cake

Wild Rose and Strawberry Cake

Recipes

Abigail Schmitt

2 min read

Spruce Tip Honey

My favorite way of preparing and preserving spruce tips is to make Spruce Tip Honey.

Recipes

Abigail Schmitt

2 min read

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