Wild chimichurri is a flavorful Argentinean sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, vinegar, and oil. It is a versatile sauce that can be used as a marinade, a topping, or a dipping sauce. Wild chimichurri has a tangy and herbaceous flavor that makes it a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats,…
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Through this piece we’re going to take a look at Beautiful Gorse flowers and how to make Gorse Flower Rum. Gorse is a common shrub that’s typically found on moor tops or on coastal cliffs. The flowers are available all year round, there’s an old saying ‘if gorse is out…
Through this piece we’re going to take a look at why we may take a look and take interest in the trend for using mushrooms as meat. Why swap meat and use Mushrooms as Meat? Some vegetarians don’t believe in meat substitutes, saying, “you either don’t like meat – its…
Welcome to a world of edible trees! From the bark of the birch to the leaves of the fig, there are many different types of trees that offer delicious and nutritious treats. Here in the UK, we have many different types of trees that are incredibly beneficial to our health,…
Through this piece we’re going to look at 10 things to forage in spring, from plants to seaweeds & mushrooms there’s plenty out there to enjoy. Foraging for wild edibles is a fun and rewarding way to connect with nature and get a taste of the local flora. In spring,…
Through this piece, we’re going to take a deep dive into everything Urban Foraging. When most people think of foraging, they most likely imagine scenes of rural idyll and striding out into unspoilt wild places far from the madding crowd. However, according to Government statistics 83% of the UK population…
Foraging in October is one of my favourite months to forage in, there’s fungi everywhere and it’s still mild enough for fresh greens and herbs. The weather can be really variable in October, some days it’s sunny and warm and the next day it’s an amber weather warning. The days…
Traditionally November marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, but there’s still space to head out foraging in November. It’s really the foragers last chance to collect and preserve ingredients to last throughout the winter. In some parts of the country snow will already have…
When we’re Foraging in February the weather tends to still be cold and there’s still the risk of snow and frost but on the odd days when the sun does shine it gives me hope that spring is just around the corner. So what can you forage in February?…
Foraging in July is typically the warmest month of the year, the hot weather can make finding fresh greens more difficult as plants focus their energy into producing flowers and fruits. Depending on weather conditions there are a few gourmet mushrooms around too. So what can you forage in July?…