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…
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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…
Through this guide we’re going to take a look through the potential for Lacto Fermenting Wild Ingredients. The possibilities are endless and once you get started it just gets more exciting. When we begin to start foraging we find one or two exciting wild ingredients and try every recipe…
This Plantain Seed, Mugwort and Garlic Crackers Recipe is a surprising way to use up the wild flavours of plantain when in seed as well as the not often used Mugwort. The flower heads of Ribwort Plantain are very similar to psyllium husk & have a delicious nutty flavour. This is…
In this Dandelion Root Peshwari Naan recipe, where the Dandelion roots are notoriously bitter tasting things, but it’s quite amazing what a transformation happens upon applying a little heat to the situation. The texture of the Dandelion root is very similar to coconut, which is what gave me the idea…
This Rose and Chaga Coconut Macaroons recipe is reminiscent of a heady summer day, these sweet treats are floral and earthy at the same time. I can’t claim that this is a healthy snack, but the health benefits of both Rose and Chaga are well documented. Rose petals are mildly…
Creeping Thistle / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible A native, bi-annual member of the daisy family.  It’s the most common thistle found in the UK and the stems and roots can be eaten raw or cooked. Common Names Creeping Thistle, Canada Thistle, Field Thistle Botanical Name Cirsium arvense…
German Chamomile / Spring / Summer / Edible German Chamomile is A non-native annual member of the daisy family, it can be used in the same way as the less common English Chamomile. Common Names Chamomile, Camomile, German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, Wild chamomile, Blue chamomile, or Scented mayweed Botanical Name…