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This week we canned up the first rounds of spring foraged food over the fire; spruce tip & dandelion syrup. These syrups will be wonderful to have over winter, topping pancakes, ice cream, toast and more. The spruce syrup is something we reach for when a sore throat or cough hits. We also made a batch of Spruce Tip Salt and some fried dandelion heads over the fire for dinner! Til next week, -Dennis, Amy & Lena End Music By: @HawkenHorse, who wrote us "Holdfast". Frontier music and history. Become a Channel Member for homestead happenings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdYB30EoOdp-syCtLF_mTgw/join Get in Touch with Us: Westerlind Family P.O Box 906, Slana, AK 99586 We are also on Instagram & FaceBook @holdfastalaska Support the Homestead if you wish | https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6B2249KCY6STE If you wish to be notified via email for future book releases, merch, or events shoot us a message at: holdfastfarmstead@gmail.com HOMESTEAD RECIPES Dandelion Bud Capers 1-2C unopened dandelion buds 1:1 vinegar and water ratio 1/2-1C honey 1-2Tbsp pickling spice -simmer all ingredients, top capers in a mason, refrigerate 1-2 weeks. Spruce Tip Salt 1C tips 2C salt -blend, dry near a fire or low in oven. Store in a glass jar. Spruce Tip Syrup (not a tested recipe) 8 C tips 8C water 6 C honey 1/4 C lemon -simmer tips and water 20 min, strain and combine with honey and lemon, re heat to a low simmer. Fill jars to 1/4'' headspace, proccess 10 min in a water bath Dandelion Syrup (not a tested recipe) 4 C packed petals 6 C water 6 C honey 1/4 C lemon -simmer petals and water 20 min, strain and combine with honey and lemon, re heat to a low simmer. Fill jars to 1/4'' headspace, proccess 10 min in a water bath Dandelion Root Poultice -grate fresh roots well, fold in a cheesecloth, apply to effected area Dandelion Lymphatic Massage Oil blooms root -fill a mason 1/2-3/4 full with roots (chopped) and blooms. Cover with oil, steep in a sunny warm place 1-2 weeks, strain. Let water come to top of jar, skim off top. Combine with beeswax or use on its own. Mineral Rich Dandelion Vinegar (or add to Fire Cider) roots apple cider vinegar -fill a jar 1/2-3/4 full of cleaned roots, cover with vinegar. Steep 3-4 weeks, strain. Spruce Bath Soak spruce tips spruce pitch epsom salt -combine all ingredients, blend, pour a handful in a bath, enjoy!