#Öland strawberries

[rabbitcruiser]

Wild Foods Day

Exploring nature's pantry, discovering wild treasures, and connecting with the earth through gathering natural sustenance.

From wildflowers and berries to mushrooms and fruits, or even seaweed and kelp, Wild Foods Day is here to show appreciation for and celebrate the amazing opportunities for eating and enjoying foods that grow in the wild!

History of Wild Foods Day

For thousands of years, humans have been consuming plants and vegetation that grows in the wild. Many generations of hunters and gatherers spent their lives living off of the wild things that grew on the land, far before farmers grew cultivated crops.

While the idea of eating wild foods might feel strange, for those who have access to wooded areas and land, it’s a great way to consume clean food that has been grown without pesticides or kept with preservatives. Plus, it’s such a healthy and satisfying feeling to be able to eat “found food” that is essentially free and completely fresh.

It is important, when gathering wild foods, to be sure that the land where the foraging is taking place doesn’t have any rules against it where the plants are protected. Or if it is private property, it’s a good idea to get permission. In addition, try not to be greedy because some other animals are likely depending on these wild foods for their dinner. So be sure to leave enough to share with those others in the ecosystem, like birds, bears and more.

Wild Foods Day seems to have been started in the mid-1970s by concerned citizens who wanted to promote the idea of eating food that grows in the wild. It is likely that the inspiration behind this day came from then mini-celebrity Euell Gibbons, who was a wild food enthusiast at the time.

Today, several decades later, Wild Foods Day continues to be a popular celebration, particularly among those who are interested in getting back to a more natural style of living. So whether it’s for earth-friendly lifestyle reasons, for a scouting project with one of the kids, to supplement the grocery shop with free food, or just to know what to do when camping or hiking, learning how to live off of the land is a great idea on Wild Foods Day or any day of the year!

How to Celebrate Wild Foods Day

Looking for some fun plans for showing appreciation on Wild Foods Day? Check out some of these ideas, grab some friends, and get started celebrating!

Learn to Identify Wild Foods

For those who intend to make eating wild foods a habit, Wild Foods Day might be a good motivation to do a bit of studying in order to be able to quickly identify what is appropriate for eating and what might be dangerous. Online research or borrowing books from the local library might be a good start. Although the best way might really be to locate an expert and see if they would be interested in an apprentice tagging along as a learner!

Take a Walk in the Woods

Of course, one of the most meaningful ways to engage with Wild Foods Day would be to take a walk in the woods with a basket or bag and try foraging for food. For novices, it might be a good idea to take a reference book along to be sure everything is edible – particularly mushrooms.

Look for berries, green plants like nettles, and even flowers such as rose hips, lavender or dandelion. Many different wild herbs can also be foraged for, including wild mint, garlic mustard, clover, yarrow and so many others. A wide range of wild foods can be eaten as they are or made into excellent teas, jams, syrups and more, with just a small amount of effort and few other ingredients.

Prepare Some Wild Foods 

In honor and celebration of Wild Foods Day, perhaps it would be fun to do some food prep from those wild foods that were gathered previously. Check out some of these ideas for what to make:

Rosehip Jam These leftover bases after the rose petals fall off can be used for all sorts of yummy things in the same way berries might be used. Rosehips are rich in vitamins like A, C, D, and E, and have been important for providing vital nutrients during wartime when food was scarce. They can be found from the middle of summer to early winter, and can also be made into teas, syrups and more.

Elderberry Syrup The flowers from these berries found in the spring can make delicious cordials or even homemade champagne. Later in the season, the ripe berries can be picked to make syrups that may act as a super healthy boost to the immune system. Or the whole berries can be baked into muffins or quick breads. It’s best to avoid eating elderberries before they are cooked, though.

Wild Apples Many fruit trees grow in the wild, offering delicious opportunities for making apple butters, applesauces, pies, tarts and much more. Wild apples are often smaller than cultivated ones, and be sure to check for worms or other bugs, as they haven’t had pesticides sprayed on them.

Chestnuts Sometimes called sweet chestnuts, horse chestnuts, or even “conkers”, these nuts grow on trees and are prolific in certain areas of the UK, Europe and the US. The strange looking nuts have green spiky encasements that have to be roasted off. Then, when cooked into other foods such as vegetables with spices, or used in a nut bread, they can provide a tasty treat!

Watch Shows Incorporating Wild Foods

With so many nature shows on television and resources on the internet today, a celebration of Wild Foods Day might include watching some shows or YouTube videos about foraging and gathering.

Wild Harvest is one show that aired on PBS in 2020, featuring Les Stroud, the star of the show Survivorman.

Chefs vs. Wild, from 2022, was based on the premise that two chefs were dropped in the wild and meant to create a five star meal from what they found in the wilderness.

Forage Wars was a 2012 reality competition series where teams of foragers would compete to gather the most ingredients.

Wild Foods Day FAQs

What wild foods are edible? 

Some of the top edible wild foods include dandelion, nettle, elderberry, seaweed, asparagus and certain kinds of mushrooms.

How to get food in the wild? 

Foraging for food can be fun, but also needs to be done safely so be sure to do some homework first. And in general, it’s best to stay away from brightly colored plants and insects, as they may be poisonous.

Is wild game safe to eat?

Wild game meat is usually safe but needs to be cooked very thoroughly to be sure any possible contaminants are cooked out.

Which wild mushrooms are safe to eat?

Going mushroom hunting is a skill that is best learned by an expert! For beginners, some of the easiest wild mushrooms to identify are chanterelles, hen of the woods, oyster and sulfur shelf mushrooms.

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How do you think Simon's family vs. the Royal Family would celebrate Midsummer? Would Simon and Wille have the same traditions? And a Wilmon question: how do you think Simon and Wille would celebrate Midsummer together in a happy future where they live together?

Midsummer celebrations in Sweden typically have public parts and private parts, and every family arranges and participates in it however they like. There's no one true way of celebrating it.

There is usually a big meal, lunch, or late lunch, or dinner, or a lighter lunch and then a dinner. There's a bunch of traditional food that goes with this, so expect pickled herring, gravlax, smoked salmon, cheese pies, new potatoes, potato salad, and strawberries or strawberry cake. Some bring out the grill and have a barbecue. People usually drink Snaps and Akvavit, and beer or wine or whatever you like.

There is usually a maypole, either a big one in a common field, or you can have a small one in your garden. You can pick flowers and leaves to decorate it, and if it's a big one, you have to be a large group to raise it.

There is usually dancing around the maypole, it's mostly an activity for the smaller children, teenagers usually shun it because of how "lame" it is, parents do it for their kids, or to embarrass their kids, and everyone's grandparents can join. There might be games afterward, a sack race, egg-and-spoon race, or any other form of light-hearted silly group competition, mostly for kids, maybe for adults.

There can be a late evening party, maybe there's a dance floor, maybe there's music, probably a lot of alcohol, and it's not really an activity for the smallest kids. Party all night and pass out in a field is always an option.

What people do depends on where they spend their midsummer, in the city, or out in the countryside, with friends, or at your family's summer house. It depends on what's being organised in your location, maybe there's a huge maypole with tons of people dancing, maybe there's nothing. Maybe you eat the meals with just your family, maybe at a large gathering of friends and family, or maybe as a picnic in a public park.

Everyone is free to pick and choose how to do it, which means it's very difficult to answer the question. Google tells me that the real-world Swedish royal family celebrates it mostly in private at their summer castle Solliden on Öland. They might make a public appearance during the day, or they might just send a midsummer greeting.

As for the Eriksson family, that depends on what's going on in Bjärstad. They most likely don't have a summer house, but maybe the football club is arranging something on the football field for all the kids who are still at home for midsummer?

Wilhelm and Simon? Your guess is as good as mine, I hope they have a great midsummer together with their friends.

[duchessofvastergotland]

Crown Princess Victoria’s speech at Öland Bridge's 50th anniversary celebration, 30th September 2022

“Mr. Governor, Representatives of Borgholm, Kalmar and Mörbylånga municipalities, Dear islanders, Ladies and gentlemen,

It has been exactly 50 years since my father, then Sweden's crown prince, inaugurated the Öland Bridge. And I am so happy for the opportunity to follow in my father's footsteps today, and to celebrate this anniversary with you!

Few things are as full of power as a bridge. Strength, as in a stable construction in reinforced concrete. Power, as in the physical, connecting link that a bridge provides. And finally, the power that lies in people being able to move freely – able to travel, discover and meet.

Just as it is done here, on Öland and in Kalmar, bound together by this bridge since half a century ago. A bridge that millions of people cross every year, and that means so much to this whole region. 

One story says that there are around 20,000 bolts in the Öland Bridge. But we have learned today that is not true. However, there are hundreds of thousands of screws! And there are probably at least as many different reasons to travel on it:

For many people, the bridge is the way to work and home. The way to friends and family. Or the path to new experiences - like this weekend's lovely harvest festival here on Öland!

When I was a child myself, Öland's bridge was the gateway to an endless summer holiday, to strawberries and swimming and the alvar in early summer bloom. The summer holidays may not feel quite as endless today... unfortunately! But there is still something very special about that moment, regardless of the season, when you roll onto the bridge from the mainland, and you look out over the glittering Kalmar Strait. Something happens to the body and soul.

That is also a kind of power; the feelings and memories that we associate with this mighty infrastructure. And I am particularly happy that precisely that – people's own memories of the bridge – are something that will be commemorated in the exhibition at Kalmar Castle that I visited earlier today.

Dear anniversary celebrants! Regardless of whether you are a resident or summer islander, commuter or tourist - the Öland Bridge is a prerequisite for this part of Sweden to live and develop. And so that more people can take part in all the wonderful things that Öland and the Kalmar region have to offer.

Today we celebrate 50 years with the Ölandsbron - and we look forward to many more!” 

[zhe-lazy-fox]

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What’s your life history/ fav popsicle flavor/ dream cosplay

I was born november night thuesday 1997 in Skövde, we lived in a 9 store apartment on the 6th floor for 2 years before we moved to Mjölby where we still live as it is more in the middle between my farmor (dad’s mother) who lives on a smal old far between Skara and Vara and mormor (mom’s mom) who lives on a small farm on northen Öland. Bullied in gradeschool by being ignored or taunted not fun, met my bff in High school and i love her to death. got a little sister the 19th of July 2009. we have had several bunnies the most we had at once were three and that was a mother and her brother and the mothers child. As a child i was a tricster who was never still, i took life as it came, when i was 3 i was stopped by the police at my farmor’s place because they though i a 3 year old on a thee wheel was gonna try and bike over the E22 (i wasn’t). i fell out of a tree and got a broken branch stabbed into my upper arm jsut after my armpit when i was little, got an awesome scar out of it and a tedy bear. i was a monkey and climbed EVERYTHING. i also had a hughe amount of imagination so i drew alot before i started to write, according to my mom did i do story telling in kindergarden, i have no memory of this, only that i escaped twice from there once because i was climbing the fence and got over it and couln’t get back inside the other because i wanted to get into the forest on the other side.

Fave popsicle is either apple, strawberry or cola :)

and dream costplay is Keith from Voltron but also Casual Virgil from Thunderbirds (i already have the flannel XD)

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Strawberries from Öland, Sweden. They were expensive but heavenly. #swedishstrawberries

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Pick Strawberries Day

”One must ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries taste” ~Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

If ever there was a symbol for summer that transcended the sun, it has to be the strawberry. Within the strawberry, we can find all the condensed goodness of hot summer days, cool summer nights, and adventures that will never fade from our memories. The best strawberries are those that are fresh picked while still warm from the heat of the summer sun, and Pick Strawberries Day encourages us to get out there and pick our fill!

History of Pick Strawberries Day

First, let’s talk about the origin of the strawberry. These beautiful red jewels dangling from their green vines seem just a bit too perfect to have been the pure manufacture of Mother Nature, so where did they come from? Well, as it turns out they did, in fact, come from Mother Nature in forms largely similar to those we grow in our gardens today. Strawberries have had a reputation not just for being delicious, but also for having astounding medicinal properties, at least according to 16th-century pharmacists.

But the origin of the berry as we know it comes from Brittany, France, where it was first cultivated in a garden in the 1750’s, as a blend of two other forms of wild strawberry. Long before this, however, they had begun cultivating them in their gardens from the wild, as early as the 14th century. They’ve been with us ever since as a popular dessert and food item, and are grown in the thousands all over the world.

Pick Strawberries Day encourages you to get out and experience the wonders of picking strawberries first hand, and there are local u-pick strawberry fields that spring up anywhere strawberries are grown.

How To Celebrate Pick Strawberries Day

First off, get out there and pick some strawberries! U-Pick strawberry fields are in full swing during this holiday, and if you’re growing them in your backyard then it’s likely time to do at least one of the many harvests of the year. Once you’ve gotten yourself a bounty of strawberries, it’s time to have strawberry shortcake! Simply slice up your strawberries and sprinkle them with sugar, and put them in the fridge for a couple hours. While you’re waiting, prepare a yellow pound cake and get it to baking. Once it’s out, simply take a slice of cake, cover it with strawberries, and then add a dollop of whipped cream and vanilla ice cream! It’s the absolute best of summer right there on your plate. Don’t let Pick Strawberries Day go by without gathering your own!

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Wild Foods Day

Exploring nature's pantry, discovering wild treasures, and connecting with the earth through gathering natural sustenance.

From wildflowers and berries to mushrooms and fruits, or even seaweed and kelp, Wild Foods Day is here to show appreciation for and celebrate the amazing opportunities for eating and enjoying foods that grow in the wild!

History of Wild Foods Day

For thousands of years, humans have been consuming plants and vegetation that grows in the wild. Many generations of hunters and gatherers spent their lives living off of the wild things that grew on the land, far before farmers grew cultivated crops.

While the idea of eating wild foods might feel strange, for those who have access to wooded areas and land, it’s a great way to consume clean food that has been grown without pesticides or kept with preservatives. Plus, it’s such a healthy and satisfying feeling to be able to eat “found food” that is essentially free and completely fresh.

It is important, when gathering wild foods, to be sure that the land where the foraging is taking place doesn’t have any rules against it where the plants are protected. Or if it is private property, it’s a good idea to get permission. In addition, try not to be greedy because some other animals are likely depending on these wild foods for their dinner. So be sure to leave enough to share with those others in the ecosystem, like birds, bears and more.

Wild Foods Day seems to have been started in the mid-1970s by concerned citizens who wanted to promote the idea of eating food that grows in the wild. It is likely that the inspiration behind this day came from then mini-celebrity Euell Gibbons, who was a wild food enthusiast at the time.

Today, several decades later, Wild Foods Day continues to be a popular celebration, particularly among those who are interested in getting back to a more natural style of living. So whether it’s for earth-friendly lifestyle reasons, for a scouting project with one of the kids, to supplement the grocery shop with free food, or just to know what to do when camping or hiking, learning how to live off of the land is a great idea on Wild Foods Day or any day of the year!

How to Celebrate Wild Foods Day

Looking for some fun plans for showing appreciation on Wild Foods Day? Check out some of these ideas, grab some friends, and get started celebrating!

Learn to Identify Wild Foods

For those who intend to make eating wild foods a habit, Wild Foods Day might be a good motivation to do a bit of studying in order to be able to quickly identify what is appropriate for eating and what might be dangerous. Online research or borrowing books from the local library might be a good start. Although the best way might really be to locate an expert and see if they would be interested in an apprentice tagging along as a learner!

Take a Walk in the Woods

Of course, one of the most meaningful ways to engage with Wild Foods Day would be to take a walk in the woods with a basket or bag and try foraging for food. For novices, it might be a good idea to take a reference book along to be sure everything is edible – particularly mushrooms.

Look for berries, green plants like nettles, and even flowers such as rose hips, lavender or dandelion. Many different wild herbs can also be foraged for, including wild mint, garlic mustard, clover, yarrow and so many others. A wide range of wild foods can be eaten as they are or made into excellent teas, jams, syrups and more, with just a small amount of effort and few other ingredients.

Prepare Some Wild Foods 

In honor and celebration of Wild Foods Day, perhaps it would be fun to do some food prep from those wild foods that were gathered previously. Check out some of these ideas for what to make:

Rosehip Jam These leftover bases after the rose petals fall off can be used for all sorts of yummy things in the same way berries might be used. Rosehips are rich in vitamins like A, C, D, and E, and have been important for providing vital nutrients during wartime when food was scarce. They can be found from the middle of summer to early winter, and can also be made into teas, syrups and more.

Elderberry Syrup The flowers from these berries found in the spring can make delicious cordials or even homemade champagne. Later in the season, the ripe berries can be picked to make syrups that may act as a super healthy boost to the immune system. Or the whole berries can be baked into muffins or quick breads. It’s best to avoid eating elderberries before they are cooked, though.

Wild Apples Many fruit trees grow in the wild, offering delicious opportunities for making apple butters, applesauces, pies, tarts and much more. Wild apples are often smaller than cultivated ones, and be sure to check for worms or other bugs, as they haven’t had pesticides sprayed on them.

Chestnuts Sometimes called sweet chestnuts, horse chestnuts, or even “conkers”, these nuts grow on trees and are prolific in certain areas of the UK, Europe and the US. The strange looking nuts have green spiky encasements that have to be roasted off. Then, when cooked into other foods such as vegetables with spices, or used in a nut bread, they can provide a tasty treat!

Watch Shows Incorporating Wild Foods

With so many nature shows on television and resources on the internet today, a celebration of Wild Foods Day might include watching some shows or YouTube videos about foraging and gathering.

Wild Harvest is one show that aired on PBS in 2020, featuring Les Stroud, the star of the show Survivorman.

Chefs vs. Wild, from 2022, was based on the premise that two chefs were dropped in the wild and meant to create a five star meal from what they found in the wilderness.

Forage Wars was a 2012 reality competition series where teams of foragers would compete to gather the most ingredients.

Wild Foods Day FAQs

What wild foods are edible? 

Some of the top edible wild foods include dandelion, nettle, elderberry, seaweed, asparagus and certain kinds of mushrooms.

How to get food in the wild? 

Foraging for food can be fun, but also needs to be done safely so be sure to do some homework first. And in general, it’s best to stay away from brightly colored plants and insects, as they may be poisonous.

Is wild game safe to eat?

Wild game meat is usually safe but needs to be cooked very thoroughly to be sure any possible contaminants are cooked out.

Which wild mushrooms are safe to eat?

Going mushroom hunting is a skill that is best learned by an expert! For beginners, some of the easiest wild mushrooms to identify are chanterelles, hen of the woods, oyster and sulfur shelf mushrooms.

Source

[rabbitcruiser]

Pick Strawberries Day

”One must ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries taste” ~Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Juicy, red, and sweet, for many people strawberries are practically synonymous with summer. Get outside and pick your own fresh, tasty strawberries.

If ever there was a symbol for summer that transcended the sun, it has to be the strawberry. Within the strawberry, we can find all the condensed goodness of hot summer days, cool summer nights, and adventures that will never fade from our memories. The best strawberries are those that are fresh picked while still warm from the heat of the summer sun, and Pick Strawberries Day encourages us to get out there and pick our fill!

History of Pick Strawberries Day

First, let’s talk about the origin of the strawberry. These beautiful red jewels dangling from their green vines seem just a bit too perfect to have been the pure manufacture of Mother Nature, so where did they come from? Well, as it turns out they did, in fact, come from Mother Nature in forms largely similar to those we grow in our gardens today. Strawberries have had a reputation not just for being delicious, but also for having astounding medicinal properties, at least according to 16th-century pharmacists.

But the origin of the berry as we know it comes from Brittany, France, where it was first cultivated in a garden in the 1750’s, as a blend of two other forms of wild strawberry. Long before this, however, they had begun cultivating them in their gardens from the wild, as early as the 14th century. They’ve been with us ever since as a popular dessert and food item, and are grown in the thousands all over the world.

Pick Strawberries Day encourages you to get out and experience the wonders of picking strawberries first hand, and there are local u-pick strawberry fields that spring up anywhere strawberries are grown.

How To Celebrate Pick Strawberries Day

First off, get out there and pick some strawberries! U-Pick strawberry fields are in full swing during this holiday, and if you’re growing them in your backyard then it’s likely time to do at least one of the many harvests of the year. Once you’ve gotten yourself a bounty of strawberries, it’s time to have strawberry shortcake! Simply slice up your strawberries and sprinkle them with sugar, and put them in the fridge for a couple hours. While you’re waiting, prepare a yellow pound cake and get it to baking. Once it’s out, simply take a slice of cake, cover it with strawberries, and then add a dollop of whipped cream and vanilla ice cream! It’s the absolute best of summer right there on your plate. Don’t let Pick Strawberries Day go by without gathering your own!

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National Strawberry Day

This juicy red fruit pairs well with chocolate, whipped cream, and champagne. Perfect for summer picnics and romantic evenings.

National Strawberry Day was created to celebrate those little red fruits bursting with sweet perfection! A gift from Chile in the 1700s, garden strawberry plants made their way to North America in the 1750s. The plant is fairly easy to grow and doesn’t seem adverse to flourishing anywhere in the world. If you’d like your own homegrown strawberries this summer, make sure your plant has full sun and sandy soil – and your dogs don’t eat off all the berries before you can pick a few.

Learn about National Strawberry Day

Strawberries! Fruit from the heart. -  Anthony T.Hincks

National Strawberry Day gives us the perfect opportunity to enjoy these sweet, juicy berries. Not only are they delicious on their own, but they can be elevated to new heights when incorporated into other dishes. A lot of people use strawberries when making desserts. There are many amazing treats to be made here. A simple option is to dip strawberries in melted chocolate; simple but divine!

As strawberry goes well with all types of chocolate – white, milk, and dark – it can be used in some many different desserts, from strawberry and white chocolate cheesecakes to strawberry and dark chocolate tortes! The options are endless. There are also a lot of people that like to add strawberries to their salad. The fruit goes particularly well with balsamic vinegar and glaze.

An ingredient as versatile and delicious as this definitely deserves to be celebrated, and that is what National Strawberry Day is all about. Not only do strawberries taste amazing, but they also smell incredible as well. This is why a lot of people opt for strawberry scents to make their homes smell incredible. There are also many different varieties of strawberries.

In fact, there are more than 600 varieties of this fruit. Pretty incredible, right? You may want to spend some time doing a bit of research into strawberries on this day. You can learn more about the different strawberries that are available, as well as finding out about their growing conditions. Why not have a try at growing your very own strawberries? After all, they certainly taste more delicious when you have put your hard work into making them!

History of National Strawberry Day

National Strawberry Day has been celebrated in the grocery industry since 2013. There are a number of establishments that may have been celebrating this day for longer, however, it really started to gain attention in 2013, and since then it has been celebrated every year since. You may find that a lot of supermarkets and grocery stores have special offers running on strawberries on this day. Plus, restaurants will often create a special strawberry dish and add it to the menu.

How to celebrate National Strawberry Day

If fresh strawberries aren’t at their best in your grocery store, don’t forget the many accessible forms you can always get your hands on. Frozen and dried strawberries can help in a pinch if you’re creating in the kitchen. Strawberry preserves, ice cream, yogurt, smoothies and milkshakes are nothing to shake a stick at either.

But if you are one of the lucky folks who stumbled on some great fresh strawberries, you can whip up a strawberry pie, shortcake or even a simple dish of strawberries and cream. We wish you a berry nice day, and strawberry fields forever.

One of the best ways to celebrate National Strawberry Day is by getting out there and picking your own strawberries. There is bound to be a strawberry field not too far from you where you can go and pick your own strawberries. There are a few tips that you can use to ensure that this experience is as successful as possible. First of all, strawberries do not continue to ripen if picked too early, as is the case with pears or bananas, so make sure you only pick berries that are fully ripe.

Other tips include not washing your fruit until you are ready to eat, as washing can speed up spoilage. You should also avoid overfilling your container, although it can be very tempting. This is because strawberries can bruise easily, as they are very tender. The best time to pick strawberries is on days that are cloudy and cool, yet we recommend picking strawberries no matter the weather.

Strawberries are also commonly used in scents and different beauty products, with strawberry lip balm being a prime example. So, why not treat yourself on National Strawberry Day? Natural lip balms are becoming increasingly popular, as more and more people realise the benefits that are associated with choosing natural skincare products over commercial products that contain a cocktail of chemicals. However, with so many natural lip balms to choose from it can be difficult to narrow down your search.

The first thing you should consider is the scent of the lip balm. You can get strawberry lip balms, as well as strawberry combined with other flavors, such as strawberry and mint. You do need to ensure that the fragrance comes from natural essential oils rather than synthetic fragrance oils though, so make sure to check the ingredient list. In fact, the ingredients are one of the most important aspects to consider when looking for natural lip balm.

Not only do you need to ensure they are 100 per cent natural, but that they offer many benefits to the lips. Beeswax, for example, is a must-have ingredient, as it helps to protect the lips, and it provides nourishment and locks in moisture. The final decision is whether to go for a lip balm tube or tin. You will get more lip balm in the latter, but a lot of people prefer the hygienic nature and convenience of a tube.

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National Strawberry Day

National Strawberry Day was created to celebrate those little red fruits bursting with sweet perfection! A gift from Chile in the 1700s, garden strawberry plants made their way to North America in the 1750s. The plant is fairly easy to grow and doesn’t seem adverse to flourishing anywhere in the world. If you’d like your own homegrown strawberries this summer, make sure your plant has full sun and sandy soil – and your dogs don’t eat off all the berries before you can pick a few.

Learn about National Strawberry Day

Strawberries! Fruit from the heart.

National Strawberry Day gives us the perfect opportunity to enjoy these sweet, juicy berries. Not only are they delicious on their own, but they can be elevated to new heights when incorporated into other dishes. A lot of people use strawberries when making desserts. There are many amazing treats to be made here. A simple option is to dip strawberries in melted chocolate; simple but divine!

As strawberry goes well with all types of chocolate – white, milk, and dark – it can be used in some many different desserts, from strawberry and white chocolate cheesecakes to strawberry and dark chocolate tortes! The options are endless. There are also a lot of people that like to add strawberries to their salad. The fruit goes particularly well with balsamic vinegar and glaze.

An ingredient as versatile and delicious as this definitely deserves to be celebrated, and that is what National Strawberry Day is all about. Not only do strawberries taste amazing, but they also smell incredible as well. This is why a lot of people opt for strawberry scents to make their homes smell incredible. There are also many different varieties of strawberries.

In fact, there are more than 600 varieties of this fruit. Pretty incredible, right? You may want to spend some time doing a bit of research into strawberries on this day. You can learn more about the different strawberries that are available, as well as finding out about their growing conditions. Why not have a try at growing your very own strawberries? After all, they certainly taste more delicious when you have put your hard work into making them!

History of National Strawberry Day

National Strawberry Day has been celebrated in the grocery industry since 2013. There are a number of establishments that may have been celebrating this day for longer, however, it really started to gain attention in 2013, and since then it has been celebrated every year since. You may find that a lot of supermarkets and grocery stores have special offers running on strawberries on this day. Plus, restaurants will often create a special strawberry dish and add it to the menu.

How to celebrate National Strawberry Day

If fresh strawberries aren’t at their best in your grocery store, don’t forget the many accessible forms you can always get your hands on. Frozen and dried strawberries can help in a pinch if you’re creating in the kitchen. Strawberry preserves, ice cream, yogurt, smoothies and milkshakes are nothing to shake a stick at either.

But if you are one of the lucky folks who stumbled on some great fresh strawberries, you can whip up a strawberry pie, shortcake or even a simple dish of strawberries and cream. We wish you a berry nice day, and strawberry fields forever.

One of the best ways to celebrate National Strawberry Day is by getting out there and picking your own strawberries. There is bound to be a strawberry field not too far from you where you can go and pick your own strawberries. There are a few tips that you can use to ensure that this experience is as successful as possible. First of all, strawberries do not continue to ripen if picked too early, as is the case with pears or bananas, so make sure you only pick berries that are fully ripe.

Other tips include not washing your fruit until you are ready to eat, as washing can speed up spoilage. You should also avoid overfilling your container, although it can be very tempting. This is because strawberries can bruise easily, as they are very tender. The best time to pick strawberries is on days that are cloudy and cool, yet we recommend picking strawberries no matter the weather.

Strawberries are also commonly used in scents and different beauty products, with strawberry lip balm being a prime example. So, why not treat yourself on National Strawberry Day? Natural lip balms are becoming increasingly popular, as more and more people realise the benefits that are associated with choosing natural skincare products over commercial products that contain a cocktail of chemicals. However, with so many natural lip balms to choose from it can be difficult to narrow down your search.

The first thing you should consider is the scent of the lip balm. You can get strawberry lip balms, as well as strawberry combined with other flavors, such as strawberry and mint. You do need to ensure that the fragrance comes from natural essential oils rather than synthetic fragrance oils though, so make sure to check the ingredient list. In fact, the ingredients are one of the most important aspects to consider when looking for natural lip balm.

Not only do you need to ensure they are 100 per cent natural, but that they offer many benefits to the lips. Beeswax, for example, is a must-have ingredient, as it helps to protect the lips, and it provides nourishment and locks in moisture. The final decision is whether to go for a lip balm tube or tin. You will get more lip balm in the latter, but a lot of people prefer the hygienic nature and convenience of a tube.

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Excellent Food and Drinks on My Vacations (No. 5)

I travelled a lot; and still do. I love to eat and have a nice drink. Here are some of the best foods, drinks and wines I had to pleasure to enjoy. It starts with this year and goes back in time. I hope you like the pics as much as I loved this food.

Please contact me, if you want some further information about the food and/or restaurants.

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Wild Foods Day

Wild Foods Day is celebrated every year on October 28. It is a holiday dedicated to wildflowers, fruits, and veggies. Humans have consumed plants and gathered food from the wild for thousands of years. However, these wild foods are now increasingly appearing on menus in gourmet restaurants and raw food restaurants due to them being trendy. In addition, wild foods are free of preservatives and pesticides, and consuming them contributes to an environmentally conscious lifestyle.

History of Wild Foods Day

Wild foods are believed to have been in existence for over 40 million years. Wild food, generally, can be any edible plant that grows naturally without human intervention or any animal taken from its native environment for human use. It is easy to observe that the Earth is brimming with wild foods. Animals such as deer, elk, goose, turkey, and others are considered wild in the United States. In addition, various fruits and vegetables grow wild in many parts of the nation. Berry bushes of many sorts offer tasty fruits, and mushrooms cover the woodland floor. According to experts, there are approximately 2,000 edible and medicinal mushroom types worldwide. Nuts, herbs, tree fruits, and cactus pads are among more foods that grow independently, even in cities.

In many cases, wild foods are more nutritious than their farmed counterparts. This is most likely due to their natural survival mechanisms. For example, some plants grow thorns or emit an unpleasant odor to prevent predators, while others produce bitter-tasting chemical compounds. These substances are known as phytochemicals, and research reveals that these can offer us health benefits if consumed regularly.

Wild Foods Day started being mentioned regularly in the print media around 1974. Euell Gibbons, a wild food enthusiast, who became a minor media celebrity, most likely inspired the popularity of this day. He is best known for his debut book, “Stalking the Wild Asparagus.” Wild Foods Day is a celebration of all things wild and delicious that the planet has to offer.

Wild Foods Day timeline

40 Million Years Ago Wild Foods Appear

Wild foods are discovered and found in nature.

10,000 Years Ago Farming Emerges

Humans start to farm and grow their food.

1962 “Stalking the Wild Asparagus”

Euell Gibbons publishes this famous book.

1974 Wild Foods Day

The day begins to appear in print media.

Wild Foods Day FAQs

Are wild raspberries healthy?

Yes, they are rich in vitamin C, minerals, and fiber.

Are blackberry and black raspberry the same?

Even though they look very similar, black raspberries and blackberries are two completely different fruits.

What are some wild foods humans can survive on?

Humans can survive on various wild foods, such as bird eggs, wild grapes, wild berries, wild roses, bamboo shoots, wild asparagus, etc.

Wild Foods Day Activities

Learn about wild foods

Find wild foods

Eat wild foods

There is a plethora of information out there on wild foods. The different types, safety guidelines, procurement methods, etc., are interesting to learn about and might come in handy on your next trekking trip.

Using all your newfound information about wild foods, see if you can find any of them in your direct surroundings and analyze whether or not they are safe to consume. This could also be a fun activity to do with friends.

Wild foods are super trendy right now and have health benefits as well. See if your local grocery store has wild berries and other treats for you to indulge in.

5 Fun Facts About Edible Flowers

They can be minty

They can do it all

They can be strong

They can be buttery

They can be soothing

Violets taste like mint and are often used to garnish food for this reason.

Geraniums are great for savory dishes such as omelets, wines, and liquor.

Citrus flowers need to be used sparingly, or they can overpower the entire dish.

A large number of chopped flowers can be used to make flower butter.

Jasmine makes exceptional tea with many health benefits.

Why We Love Wild Foods Day

It is a unique holiday

It expands our palettes

It protects us

Wild Foods Day is a day unlike any other. It draws attention to something so widely available around us and the uses of wild food.

We can often go into a monotonous spiral when it comes to everyday food. A day like this encourages us to step out of our comfort zone and try something new.

Not all that is found in nature is safe. Some of it can be dangerous and deadly too. Wild Foods Day allows us to learn about these do’s and don’ts and preps us for our next wilderness adventure.

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National Strawberries and Cream Day              

Made with sliced strawberries and homemade whipped cream, strawberries and cream is a snack or treat that is quick and easy to make. Its basic recipe can be tweaked in many ways. Vanilla or amaretto liqueur can be added to the cream, or sour cream with brown sugar can replace the whipped cream altogether and be used as a dip. Layers of strawberries and cream can also be used to make trifles.

Strawberries and cream is a British dish. In 1514, during the Tudor period, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey—who was close to King Henry VIII—began building Hampton Court. Its large kitchens fed about 600 people twice a day. According to one story, a chef there came up with strawberries and cream so that desserts could quickly be prepared for the many guests. The chef’s name is not known and Wolsey tends to get credit for the treat’s creation. Another similar story says that strawberries and cream were first served at a banquet hosted by Wolsey, but it puts the date of their creation at 1509, which predates the building of Hampton Court.

Today, strawberries and cream is still popular in Britain. It is served at Wimbledon each year: about 20 tons of strawberries and 7,000 liters of cream are used. It is believed strawberries and cream were introduced to the tennis tournament by King George V in the early twentieth century. But you don’t need to be in Britain or wait until Wimbledon in order to eat strawberries and cream. Why not enjoy the treat today, on National Strawberries and Cream Day?

How to Observe

Celebrate the day by eating strawberries and cream! Simply whip up some cream and mix it with sliced strawberries! You could add some vanilla or amaretto to give it a little extra flavor. You could also eat strawberries with a sour cream and brown sugar dip, or make a strawberries and cream trifle.

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Vitamin C Day

Vitamin C. We all hear about it, how good it is for us, how it will help us fight off that cold. But how much do we really know about this mystery substance, and just how much can it do to help our bodies? Take advantage of Vitamin C day to learn something new and boost your health, to boot!

The History of Vitamin C Day

As a substance occurring naturally in countless different fruits and vegetables, vitamin C has likely been around as long as the earth itself. Peoples from all over the world have long been aware of the extensive health benefits of consuming foods high in vitamin C as well as the risks associated with not consuming enough of it, one of which is scurvy. It was not until the late 19th century that scurvy was described in detail by British physician Sir Thomas Barlow, that people began to understand just how much this substance can do for our health.

However, scurvy was known for thousands of years prior, with even the great Hippocrates himself writing about it. In the 18th century, it is assumed that the disease killed more British sailors than any enemies they had and was one of the greatest factors limiting maritime travel over the ages. Today, very few people suffer from scurvy and Vitamin C is considered on of the most important nutrients food can and should provide.

How to celebrate Vitamin C Day

The best way to celebrate Vitamin C Day is to stay healthy, and this very vitamin can help you with that! Vitamin C is necessary for good health and general well-being, but the unfortunate truth is that not everyone has the time to pay close attention to what they eat and just how many grams or milligrams of a certain substance they consume daily.

The drastic rise in popularity of microwavable dishes has caused people’s diets to become much less healthy over the recent years, as has the fact that many people are working longer hours than ever and don’t have the time or the energy to cook themselves and their families a well-balanced meal every day.

Luckily, there are a few ways to make sure you’re getting enough Vitamin C, no matter your lifestyle. One is to simply squeeze lemon juice into the water you drink. Half a lemon contains almost 100% of your daily vitamin C requirement, so just a squeeze here and there will be more than enough!

The same goes for—alcoholic drinks. If you’re going to have a few Mojitos this Friday anyway, why not use fresh lime juice? And have we mentioned Vitamin C helps prevent hangovers as well?

But it doesn’t stop there—as it tuns out, you can put lemon juice into pretty much everything for your daily dose of Vitamin C as well as a deliciously tangy zing. As opposed to some other “healthy” foods which, let’s face it, can be downright nasty (looking at you, kale!), lemon juice makes almost everything you put it on and in taste better.

Salad dressings. Grilled meats. The list goes on. And if for whatever reason you’re not a fan of lemons, don’t worry! Many fruits and vegetables contain enough Vitamin C to keep you healthy, including tomatoes, strawberries, spinach, peppers, and many more. Take advantage of Vitamin C Day to do your body a favor!

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National Strawberry Day

We continue with February’s heart-shaped and red theme by observing National Strawberry Day on February 27. These juicy, sweet berries can brighten up any dish and are delicious all on their own. There are a few different stories behind the origin of the name. The more widely accepted version is that the berries would drop off the leaves and become “strewn” about the plant. Overtime “strewn-berries” became “strawberries”. There was a time (and some gardeners still do this today) when strawberry beds were mulched with straw, insulating the plants over the winter, keeping weeds at bay during the growing season and making them easier to harvest. Another sweet story tells of English children stringing the berries on grass straws and selling the “straw berries” in their neighborhoods. Strawberries are a little unusual as far as fruits go; they wear their seeds on the outside. Not only are they delicious, but they are also fragrant. One of the more aromatic fruits, they belong to the rose family. Strawberries are grown in nearly every corner of the Earth (if the Earth had corners) except for her most frozen southern and northern reaches. Along with all these possible locations, there are over 600 varieties of strawberries as well.

An excellent source of Vitamin C, strawberries are also a good source of folic acid, potassium and fiber. At 55 calories and zero fat in 1 cup, these sweet things hit the spot when a snack time is calling

!HOW TO OBSERVE

While the best season for strawberries is from late April to August, now might be a good time to scout out strawberry festivals and pick-your-own farms or plan to plant your own strawberry patch. Imagine sitting in your very own patch eating sun-warmed, sweet berries you picked or even grew yourself under clear blue skies.

BERRY PICKING TIPS: Pick fully ripe berries. Strawberries don’t continue to ripen if picked too early like bananas or pears. Don’t overfill your container. Berries are tender and can bruise easily. Don’t wash the fruit until you are ready to eat. Strawberries are susceptible to mold and washing will speed up spoilage. The best time to pick strawberries is on cool, cloudy days, but if they will be eaten right away, any time is perfect! If you pick more than you can eat before they spoil, strawberries freeze very well. Pluck off the green caps and toss into a freezer bag. Use for smoothies, ice cream or cake toppings.

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Eksgården Hotell & Restaurang, Färjestaden (No. 2)

We like food, it's as simple as that. In our restaurant, we serve what we like and it doesn't always have to be very intricate. The base of raw materials is always sourced from Öland farms and breeders. Restaurant opening hours vary over the season. We recommend that you book a table before your visit.

We who run Eksgården are Lovisa Ortvall and Gunnar Ellström. In Bergslagen, more specifically in Grythyttan, we met. Both of them studied hotels and hospitality at the Hotel and Restaurant College, which belongs to Örebro University. It was love at first sight to each other, just as we felt love at first sight to Eksgården. We now look forward to taking care of Eksgården and highlighting the farm from its absolute best side. We want you as guests to feel harmony during your visit with us, enjoy good food, our rooms and the fantastic Öland nature.

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