Crab Apple / Summer / Autumn / Edible The guide focuses on the Wild apple or Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) but truly wild apples are getting harder to find. Most of the apples that you’ll see in the wild are technically ‘feral’. They have grown from a seed or core…
Category: Edible
Dryads Saddle / Summer / Autumn / Edible Step into the enchanting realm of the forest, where the magnificent Dryad’s Saddle (Cerioporus squamosus) awaits to captivate your senses. Join us on a journey of culinary exploration as we unravel the delights of this edible mushroom. With its large, saucer-shaped cap…
Curry Milkcap / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Prepare your taste buds for a tantalizing adventure as we delve into the world of the Curry Milkcap, scientifically known as Lactarius camphoratus. In this blog post, we invite you to discover the captivating flavors and aromatic wonders offered by…
Through this guide we’re going to take a look at the milkcap mushrooms, how to identify the family in general as well as some of the most common ones we’ll find when out foraging. We’ll also be looking at some of our absolute favourite milkcaps for eating and adding to…
Peppery Milkcap/ Summer / Autumn / Edible but not recommended Through this guide we’re going to be taking a deep dive into the peppery milkcap to discover the keys to safely identify it. Scientific Name Lactarius piperatus/Lactifluus piperatus Family Russulaceae Habitat Deciduous woods, frequently with Ash on rich soils. Description…
Porcelain Fungus / Summer / Autumn / Edible We’re going to take a look at Porcelain Fungus (Oudemansiella musida) Identification so we can feel confident in finding this mushroom when out in the woods. Scientific Name Oudemansiella musida Common Names Porcelain fungus, Poached egg fungus Family Physalacriaceae Habitat grows on…
Indigo Milkcap / Summer / Autumn / Edible Through this Indigo Milkcap (Lactarius indigo) Identification guide we will be taking a look at a very distinct member of the Milkcap family, quite rare but a lovely find. Scientific Name Lactarius indigo Common Names Indigo Milkcap, Blue milkcap, Candy cap Family…
Hogweed isn’t only limited to savoury dishes, this Hogweed Seed Cookie recipe calls for the Hogweed seeds to take on sweet flavours and it does so perfectly, acting as a cardamom substitute. Ingredients: Makes 10 cookies 200g plain flour 200g unsalted butter or dairy free alternative 80g caster sugar 2tspn…
These Rose Hip Ice Lollies are a brilliant way to get children enjoying Rose hips on these hot late summer days. Both Dog rose and Japanese rose can be used in this recipe; personally I use the hips for everything from sundried rose hips, to making soups and salads. It’s…
This is what I did with those green Scots Pine cones I collected a few weeks ago, we’re making Chocolate Green Pine Cones. We don’t often think about using any other part of pine apart from pine nuts, however, when we’re foraging (especially in the UK) finding pine cones that…