We select high-quality produce from our and other local farms, and forage the best wild foods at their peak from our hedgerow and the Midwest prairies and forests.
All of our harvest goods are hand-crafted by skilled chefs so you get a product that accentuates the Midwest's bounty of flavors.
Berries and Flour is a Cottage Food Operation. All of our products are produced in a home kitchen not subject to public health inspection that may also process common food allergens. All of our chefs are appropriately licensed, and we take great care to ensure the safety of our products.
NOTE: Thanks to you, this is turning out to be a fun and productive summer! Thank you for your patronage and support of local foods!
We are a very small business, so we need 7 days to process, schedule, and make your order. We may be able to make things sooner, but please communicate with us before you place an order.
ABOUT THE WILD PLANTS IN OUR RECIPES
MINT
Mint family (Lamiaceae)
What we use it for
Icing, Shrub, Syrub,Tea
Common mountain mint, Pycnanthemum virginianum
Native plant: Tallgrass prairie
Common mountain mint a very fragrant mint plant found throughout the Illinois tallgrass prairie. It is a good nectar plant for many native pollinators, and the leaves and flowers make an excellent flavoring in many desserts.
IMore information on Mountain Mint
Hairy Wood Mint, Blephilia hirsuta
Native plant: Woodland
Common mountain mint a very fragrant mint plant found throughout the Illinois tallgrass prairie. It is a good nectar plant for many native pollinators, and the leaves and flowers make an excellent flavoring in many desserts.
IMore information on Hairy Wood Mint https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/woodland/plants/hairy_mint.htm
How to harvest
Select complete unmarred leaves and young tender stems.
Cut directly above the node on the stem.
Rinse gently in water.
Lay on toweling to dry. You do not want standing water on the plant material, but it cannot get too wilted and dried out.
Place in paper or ziplock bag.
Store in refrigerator until delivery.