Get Back to the Land on a Foraging Adventure

• [The Contemporary Turn to Foraging, Its Benefits, and Its Indigenous Roots](#toc_item_0) • [See what you find](#toc_item_1) • [Scone Sovereign and Brunch Boss Danielle Sepsy Shares an Exclusive Recipe](#toc_item_2) • [Totally out to brunch](#toc_item_3) • [Elegance Bratton’s New Movie Looks at Homophobia in the Marines](#toc_item_4) • [Lights, camera, fall in!](#toc_item_5) • [Make the Yuletide Simpler: Christmas Tree Resources](#toc_item_6) • [O Tannenbaum](#toc_item_7) • [Sign Up for Salt to Taste](#toc_item_8) • [Your Inbox, Now with More Flavor](#toc_item_9) *Header 728x90 [] Let the cleanse begin—whatever that means to you—and always with a healthy recognition that there are more holidays coming. So maybe it’s not even worth doing your cleanse now, and maybe it’s not even worth doing a cleanse period, because that would imply that there’s something that you need to change and purge. And maybe the most enlivening and healthy realization you could have this season would be that you are perfect just the way you are, and that relieving yourself of your own negativity would be the most cleansing cleanse of all. Something to ponder! I ate so much food and drank so much wine last week, and I even saw some wild turkeys loitering on someone’s front lawn and planning a revolution. I hope you had a beautiful weekend and that you’re excited for what’s to come this holiday saison (that’s French for “holiday season”). Today’s stories cover everything from foraging to your favorite television brunch chef to a chat with an inspiring filmmaker to tips on picking the optimal Christmas tree to a recipe for frybread that’s perfect for tacos. Cozy up with your favorite blanket, a cup of tea or soup or both, and relish in these wonderful stories. It’s time for me to go, but I have been and will be, [-Ned Riseley, Senior Copywriter]( [ [( food & drink [] [The Contemporary Turn to Foraging, Its Benefits, and Its Indigenous Roots]( Foraging, a.k.a. finding food and other natural resources from the land for use in everything from cooking to healing headaches, is rising in popularity. Whether it’s due to a step away from commercialism, a desire to live more harmoniously with nature, or just a curiosity about learning new skills and becoming more self-sufficient, the turn to foraging marks a unique moment in the culture. Ashley Franklin writes about her relationship to foraging, having grown up on the Navajo Nation, resources for learning more about foraging, and all the enriching benefits—from the psychological to the gastronomical—that foraging can yield. Forage through this story for some inspiration on how to find some gifts hiding in plain sight, and if you’ll excuse me, I have to go forage through my fridge looking for cheese now. [] [See what you find]( [( [( Food & drink [] [Scone Sovereign and Brunch Boss Danielle Sepsy Shares an Exclusive Recipe]( I have a hunch that you’ll love this brunch. Danielle Sepsy, fan favorite from the new reality food competition series The Big Brunch, sat down with us and talked about her experience on the show. She can make a scone like it’s nobody’s business, she knows the ins and outs of a high-end brunch after 10 years in the biz, and this interview is as sweet and savory as a quiche with a side of pancakes. Not to mention, she shares an exclusive recipe for cacio e pepe farina that will have your holiday brunch guests singing your praises for years to come. [] [Totally out to brunch]( [( *Sponsored Ads List [( entertainment [] [Elegance Bratton’s New Movie Looks at Homophobia in the Marines]( The Inspection is an autobiographical new film directed by Elegance Bratton (I’m experiencing name envy), that takes an unflinching look at his own experiences after getting kicked out of his mother’s house for being gay, 10 years of homelessness, and the realities of homophobia within the United States Marine Corps. It’s a moving and compelling story and we had the pleasure of talking to Bratton about his complex relationship to his time in the military, his route to filmmaking via working as a combat camera operator, and the process of making this film. [] [Lights, camera, fall in!]( [//groupninemedia.createsend.com/campaigns/content/edit/DE0CA41E849921082540EF23F30FEDED?origin=CampaignCreationChecklist#]( *720x300 Ad Banner [( travel [] [Make the Yuletide Simpler: Christmas Tree Resources]( Choosing and caring for a Christmas tree can either be a joy or a nightmare, depending on how prepared you are, how indecisive you are, how much sleep you’ve gotten, and how much holiday cheer you’re able to muster at this particular moment in history. You might think it’s just common sense, but how about Instead of being a Scrooge, you employ some help from dear Thrillist? We have a bunch of resources for picking out a tree this holiday season, whether you need to find a farm near you, or choose between a Blue spruce and a Fraser fir, or how much water to put in the water holder, or any of the other countless things you may not have considered. You’re welcome! 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