The Farmsteaders Journal

Many trips to Newfoundland are built around sightseeing, driving coastal roads, hiking Gros Morne, or spotting icebergs offshore. But for some travelers, the most meaningful moments happen around a table, over a fire, or walking slowly through the land gathering food with a local.

If you didn't already know, Mark and I are total foodies. We started our homestead farm, Upper Humber Settlement in 2018, to be able to grow our own food, teach others about permaculture farming and experiment with elevating our local and traditional foods.

Welcome to our culinary adventure inspired by the rugged beauty and rich cultural heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador! In partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association (NLOA) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous Tourism Association (NLITA), we were able to share a unique wildly foraged flavour with locals and outfitters alike. We're thrilled to bring you a taste of the wilderness through the recipes and the expertise of one of our own, Laural

Foraging for edible wild plants is a fun way to embrace the beauty of Newfoundland's nature. In the province, there are many nourishing...

In this guide, we share different types of Newfoundland berries, when they can be picked and the best places to find them!

I am inspired by Lori because she is so dedicated to the cultural and traditional foods of Newfoundland and Labrador.