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Do Dogs have a favorite Wood?
While recently throwing sticks for my dogs I couldn’t help but wonder if they prefer a certain kind of wood over the other. Does a
Hunting for Tree Gold
The middle of winter normally is a very quiet time for any forager. After all have most plants died off, or retreated all energy to
Wie esse ich meinen Weihnachtsbaum?????????
Jedes Jahr nach Weihnachten kehrt die gleiche Frage zurück: “Was soll ich mit dem Weihnachtsbaum machen?”. Die einfache Antwort wäre, ihn wegzuwerfen oder ihn an
“The Flavor of Wood” in Conversation @ Now Serving LA
Watch my recent virtual book presentation and conversation with culinary multitasker Evan Kleiman at the fantastic Now Serving LA: Discover more about the wild tastes
A Picnic made from Trees????????????
Spring! Powered by the every warmer rays of the sun the landscape’s finally awakening. Insects buzz around, birdsongs change from rapid-fire bursts of information to
How to eat your Christmas Tree ????????
Every year after Christmas the same question returns: “What to do with the Christmas Tree?”. The straightforward answer would be to throw it away, or
Why Tree Bark is essential for Tonic Water
Tonic water has long been one of my favorite drinks to order. With or without gin, I just like its bitter, not overly sweet flavor
The Secret of Retsina Wine
On my recent trip to the beautiful island of Evia, Greece I drove by countless pine trees who had some sort of plastic bag hanging
The Things you Need to Write
The surprisingly few tools you need to write a Non-Fiction Book.
Blue Spruce Flower Jam & Compote
How to make it, taste it and pair it.
How to Taste (ft. Birch Syrup)
Have you ever wondered how to actually describe the taste of food?
The Secret of your Hot Dog
Why your beloved Hot Dog wouldn’t exist without the Beech Tree.
Pine Wood Bread
Naturally flavorful, high in fibres and low in calories.
Wood & Spirits
Why many of the world’s favorite spirits wouldn’t exist without wood.
The Flavor of Wood – The Journey continuous.
The journey to publication of “The Flavor of Wood” and how it continuous.