Move Over, Placenta- A Sweet Freezer Treat

I'm not implying that my placenta is a sweet treat, simply that I did have to move it over to fit something else on the freezer shelf. I'm assuming that pretty much anyone who reads my blog will understand why there is a placenta in my freezer. If you don't understand, well, I'm sorry for having disturbed you.

The kids and I went to a public park today and shook the hell out of an enormous mulberry tree. Shawna mentioned in her Herbs 101 class that the best way to gather mulberries was to spread a tarp on the ground, climb the tree, and shake it like mad. Well, I did climb the tree, and tried to shake it, but the trunk and limbs were so thick that very little happened. So I decided to climb back down and try shaking the branches. Bingo! We ended up with a lot less than I thought we would, but it's a start. And, hey, they were free! Berries are freakin' expensive! I figure I'll go back in a few days to see how many more ripe ones succumb to my shaking.

It's getting to be the perfect time of year for popsicles, too. A handful of mulberries, some homemade yogurt, and a bit of stevia should make a great smoothie pop. Let's hear it for urban foraging!