Making cottage cheese with fig leaf rennet

I was doing a little research on uses for fig leaves and came across using it as a rennet.  As luck would have it I had some milk that needed to be used up so gave it a try.  Worked great.  Just a few drops in a small amount of milk.

Claire Goes Foraging Book Signing... This week... Utica Square's Art in the Square

Hey everyone, I will have copies of Claire Goes Foraging with me this Saturday from 9-5 in front of Pendeltons and Starbucks at Utica Square.  Come get a signed copy.

Mulberry Tea, Fig Leaf Tea.... Who knew?

Did you know that you can make tea from Mulberry leaves and Fig leaves? Apparently the Chinese have been doing it forever. They both have tons of health benefits and are full of good vitamins. I am drying some now to give it a try. Someone on 'Splendid Table' was talking about using fig leaves to steam fish and to use as a coconut like spice. I have both growing in the yard so I am excited to give them a try.