Hooked on the North Shore
In the depths of winter, the land has gone quiet. The sun hangs low, temperatures have plummeted, and Lake Superior’s shallow bays are frozen over...
Julia Prinselaar
The offal truth: Culinary art of organ meats
As a dog owner I have noticed a growing, often confusing selection of pet foods on the market. From single-source protein diets to raw food,...
Connecting with Place in Iceland
After my friends heard the news that I was going to visit Iceland, I quickly learned that this far-flung destination was on just about everyone’s...
Porphyry Island: History and new partnerships
Some say the most unique travel destinations are the ones most difficult to access. There is truth to this claim for a far-flung place like...
A week of ancestral skills in the Scottish highlands
A light mist hung in the air as I disembarked from the train at Pitlochry rail station. The rural hamlet, nestled in the central Scottish...
Garlic Mustard: Do the Forest a Favor and Eat It
If you enjoy the taste of bitter, pungent foods, then garlic mustard may be a healthy and eco-conscious addition to your diet. As one of...
Bringing Food Security Back Home
Not long after the world as we knew it was held hostage by a global pandemic, a friend of mine made the decision to cancel...
From leaf to loom
Local artist weaves the living landscape into clothing and textiles As the summer’s wild plants begin to color the northern Ontario landscape, one Thunder Bay...
