Monthly Archives: October 2008

Sassafras Leaves Give Flavor to Soups as Filé Spice

Posted on October 31, 2008 by wilde

Ever hear of Gumbo? If you’ve not been to Louisiana, maybe you’ve never tried it or even heard of it. Gumbo is an African word for ‘okra’, which is a green vegetable that is mainly raised and consumed in the … Continue reading →

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Orange Fruiting Lily-of-the-Valley

Posted on October 31, 2008 by wilde

Saw something the other day that I had never seen before…a fruiting Lily-of-the-Valley! We’ve had Lily-of-the-Valley growing at the edge of the lane for a couple years now. A neighbor gave away a large clump of it when they were … Continue reading →

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