Brown Birch Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Brown Birch Bolete Mushroom is one we always stumble across when foraging in mixed woodlands that tend to contain some silver birch, from a distance you might think YES I have a Porcini, however when you get a little closer…
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Birch Woodwart / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible The Birch Woodwart (Jackrogersella multiformis) is.found predominantly on dead or decaying birch trees, this fungus is notable for its dark, warty fruiting bodies that can vary in shape and size. Often mistaken for lumps of coal or charred…
Sometimes simple recipe are the best and this Birch Syrup, yogurt & nuts Breakfast is one of them 🙂 Of course, we can make more elaborate recipes for utilising the fantastic Birch sap syrup, but it’s also nice to keep it simple. I often drizzle a little Birch syrup on…
This Birch Syrup & Vegan Pancake Recipe is a really simple American style pancake recipe, that’s also vegan! Great on their own for breakfast, drizzled in lashings of the Birch sap syrup that you can forage for in Spring time. Click here for our Silver Birch Foraging Guide Ingredients: 1…
Making Birch sap syrup is one of the first things I do with wild food every year – it tells me we’re about to shoot straight in to the more serious collection of wild foods and is, at the moment, my only source of wild sugar to be used throughout the coming year.
The sap rises throughout March and can vary from year to year, but each area usually has a 2-3 week window to do this process.
The flavour of Birch Sap Syrup actually changes through the season, however we mix our early and late season together to make a consistent full season flavour.
It’s similar in flavour to maple syrup with a little more mineral & smokey notes.
Orange Birch Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Orange Birch Bolete is a tasty Bolete with a bright cap and dirty looking stipe, this like many other edible boletes are very tasty. Scientific Name Leccinium Versipellis Family Leccinium Habitat Common in temperate areas of Europe, Asia and the…
 Birch Polypore / All Year / Medicinal / Edible Step into the realm of natural medicine and discover the remarkable healing properties of Birch Polypore, scientifically known as Piptoporus betulina. In this blog post, we embark on a journey into the world of this unique mushroom, revered for centuries for…
Welcome to our enticing recipe guide for Birch Syrup BBQ Marinade, a delightful concoction that will elevate your grilled dishes to new heights of flavour and satisfaction. This uniquely tantalising marinade is the perfect blend of rich, earthy Birch syrup, tangy vinegar, and aromatic spices, creating a harmonious symphony that…