Welcome to our enchanting recipe guide for Dandelion Root & Meadowsweet Cheesecake, a heavenly dessert that brings together the earthy flavours of dandelion root and the delicate, floral notes of Meadowsweet to create a truly unforgettable culinary experience. This delightful cheesecake is not only visually stunning but also a delightful…
Category: autumn
Our Nettle Cordial Recipe is a surprising use of nettles and it will leave you amazed by the flavours that can be achieved from the prolific weed that is stinging nettles. I promise it won’t sting and in fact I bet you’ll soon be running off to your nearest nettle…
The Dandelion Coffee Panna Cotta recipe is a fancy-sounding but deceptively easy sweet to make, which should more properly be described as weed flavoured pudding! With it’s spicy biscuit, reminiscent of cardamom and warm, familiar coffee notes, your family and friends will not believe these sophisticated flavours come from the…
One of the most commonly asked questions, when we are running courses, is ‘Will we find any Truffles today?’ unfortunately my answer is almost always no, through this guide we’re going to look at An Introduction to Truffles in case you happen to be lucky enough to stumble across some…
Ground Ivy / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Ground Ivy is one of Britain’s most common plants, it’s not a true Ivy but a member of the Mint family and it can be used as a substitute for Thyme, Mint or Rosemary. It’s an evergreen, ground…
Pink Waxcap / Autumn / Winter / Edible The Pink Waxcap is one of the rarest and most beautiful fungi in the UK. Quite easy to ID but they should be photographed and left untouched. Scientific Name Porpolomopsis calyptriformis Common Names Pink Waxcap, Ballerina Waxcap Family Hygrophoraceae Habitat They are…
Blackening Waxcap / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Step into the captivating world of the Blackening Waxcap, scientifically known as Hygrocybe conica, as we explore the intriguing qualities of this enigmatic mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to uncover the distinctive features and fascinating transformations that…
Crimson Waxcap / Autumn / Winter / Edible Prepare to be enchanted by the radiant beauty and culinary splendor of the Crimson Waxcap, scientifically known as Hygrocybe punicea. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the captivating qualities and edible delights of this remarkable mushroom. With…
Autumn Truffle / Autumn / Winter / Edible Prepare to be seduced by the captivating allure of the Autumn Truffle, scientifically known as Tuber Uncinatum. In this blog post, we embark on a gourmet adventure, exploring the hidden treasures that lie beneath the forest floor. With its earthy aroma and…
Damsons / Summer / Autumn / Edible Damsons are a common shrub with edible plum-like fruits.  Closely related to Sloes, Bullaces and Greengages. Common Names Damsons, Damson Plum Botanical Name Prunus domestica subspecies insititia, or sometimes Prunus insititia Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Rosales Family – Rosaceae Physical…