Met up with my friend Jared at the end of June to paddle on the Musconetcong River in New Jersey but low water levels changed our plans and so we decided to do some trout fishing, foraging and campfire cooking.
We lucked out with a Rainbow Trout, Milkweed Flowers, Monarda, Nodding Onion, Day Lilly, Wood Nettle, Elderberry Flowers, Bay Berry and a mix of wild fruits including raspberry, mulberry and strawberry.
It turned out to be a most delicious meal and a fun challenge to feed ourselves from the local landscape.
Rainbow trout on Musconetcong River, NJ
A few wild edibles collected. Common Milkweed, Bayberry, Nodding Onion, Day Lily, Wood Nettle, Elderflower.
All Mulberries in the Rainbow Trouts Stomach
Trout and Foraged Wild Edibles, David Alexander Got to make things look nice for IG. @natureintoaction
Trout stuffed with Wild Edibles
Milkweed flowers blanched then sauteed with a splash of brandy and maple syrup. Really great tasting.
Cooked Summer Wild Edible Meal
When the eyeballs turn white and pop that is my indicator that the trout is cooked. With milkweed, monarda, nettle and nodding onions.
Tulip leaf cup of rasberries, mullberries and some mock strawberry.
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