Foraged Stellaria and Honey Doughnuts! 🍩🌿Decorated with the first violets and speedwell flowers of the season. You’ll also spot stellaria, yarrow, deadnettle, and bittercress greens. The recipe is below in the comments ⬇️
Stellaria media - or more commonly know as “Chickweed” is a staple early spring forgeable here is central Appalachia. It grows in cooler weather and loves damp soil. It has a delicate flavor that many will agree is reminiscent of corn silk. It’s been used traditionally for many purpose such as:
Digestive and intestinal support - it’s high in fiber and may assist in the absorption of other nutrients.
Anti-inflammatory and pain reliever
Cooling treatment for skin ailments - think burns, insect bites, rashes. It has also traditionally been used to draw out splinters.
Kidney support - traditionally the tea is used for its diuretic properties. 
Today I am using it in baking for its emotional support. In the deep parts of winter it is good for me to get out and connec...
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