English Oak / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names Oak, English Oak, Pedunculate Oak Botanical Name Quercus robur Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Fagales Family – Fagaceae Physical Characteristics for Oak A large deciduous tree, growing up to 30-40 metres when fully grown,…
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Amethyst Deceiver / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to our captivating blog post on identifying and foraging the Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystina), a delightful and eye-catching mushroom that adds a touch of vibrant color to your wild edible harvests. This small yet stunning fungus, easily recognized by its striking…
Bay Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of culinary delight as we celebrate the savoury treasures of the Bay Bolete (Imleria badia). Join us on a gastronomic journey where flavour and elegance intertwine. With their distinct brown caps and sturdy stature, Bay Boletes stand…
The Porcini or Cep are a mushroom we’re all always looking for and rarely stumble across (unless you have secret spots). Oddly enough when you do happen to find one, you’ll often find way more than you, or even a group of 5, can eat before they go rotten. Here’s…
This is a really simple recipe that can be done with a range of mushrooms, however, it works really well as a quick pickle for retaining the beautiful colour of the Amethyst Deceiver mushrooms. Click here to read our Amethyst Deceiver foraging guide Method & Recipe Collect some fresh Amethyst…
This is a really nice way to get some use out of the very common Acorn and use up some of those bananas that you had forgotten all about. With this Banana bread made with acorn flour! Ingredients: 1 cup of leached acorn flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups…
Ingredients: 250g cup chickpea (gram) flour 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 teaspoons lacto-fermented Wild Garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt A couple of springs of Wild Marjoram or thyme (or other herbs of choice)  75ml water 1 onion (or 3-4 spring onions),…
Broadleaf Plantain / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common Names Broadleaf plantain, Waybread, White man’s footprint Botanical Name Plantago major Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Lamiales Family – Plantaginaceae Physical Characteristics for Broadleaf plantain The plant is a rosette-forming perennial herb, with leafless, silky, hairy flower stems.…
Giant or Blackening Polypore / Summer/ Autumn / Edible Step into the realm of awe-inspiring culinary treasures as we embark on an exploration of the edible Giant Polypore Mushroom (Meripilus giganteus). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets magnificence. With its impressive size and distinctive fan-like structure, the Giant…
Hen of the Woods / Summer / Autumn / Edible Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa) as we embark on a culinary adventure celebrating this prized mushroom. Join us in savoring the unique delights offered by nature’s bountiful creation. With its striking frilly…