Through this piece we’re going to be taking a deep dive into one of our absolute favourite autumn treats, Wild Mushroom Pate. So we spend the whole mushroom season hunting and looking for fantastic edible wild mushrooms, sometimes my walk will last 3 hours through the most pristine ancient woodland…
Category: Mushrooms
Wood Blewit / Autumn / Edible  Welcome to a world of culinary delight as we celebrate the savory treasures of the Wood Blewit (Lepista nuda). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets indulgence. With its captivating lilac cap and delicate gills, the Wood Blewit stands as a true…
Olive Oysterling / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Not Edible Olive Oysterling Identification guide. Everything you need to safely identify this mushroom from it’s toxic lookalikes. Common Names: Olive like oysterling Botanical Name: Sarcomyxa Serotina Meaning of Botanical Name: Sarcomyxa meaning slimy flesh, serotina meaning late, referring to it…
Giant Puffball / Summer / Autumn / Edible Prepare to be amazed by the culinary marvel of the Giant Puffball (Calvatia gigantea) as we embark on a journey to savor its delectable delights. Join us in celebrating the unique flavors and impressive size of this remarkable mushroom. With its round,…
 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…
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 savory treasures of the Bay Bolete (Imleria badia). Join us on a gastronomic journey where flavor 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…
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), chopped 200g…