As a nature enthusiast and coffee lover the dandelion espresso martini is my dream, there’s nothing more satisfying than incorporating wild ingredients into my daily routine. One plant that is often overlooked but holds tremendous potential is the humble dandelion. In this article, we will explore the art of foraging…
Category: Wild Food Recipes
Doesn’t just the very sound of Wild fermented fizzy drinks fill you with abandon? No stacked corn syrup or artificial flavours here. Just fresh wild flavours straight from Mother Earth herself. Wild fizzy drinks are made through a simple fermentation process. You simply make a juice or infusion, add yeast to it,…
There are a lot of different wild cocktails you could make – in fact, you could write a book on it – however, this Water mint & Sorrel Mojito is one of my favourites. I initially love mojitos and was delighted when I came up with this wild mojito recipe,…
Elderberry Syrup has long been recommended as a supplement to help fend off colds and flu, especially during the winter months. I’ve been making a batch every year and tend to take a spoonful whenever I feel a cold coming on. Honestly, it feels like I’ve had fewer colds since…
This Elderberry Port recipe is one of the easiest things I make every year, it’s a brilliant late evening drink and I also use it often for presents. If anyone knows me, even vaguely, you’ll know that I absolutely love quick wins that pack masses of flavour, maybe I’m getting…
Elderberry Pontack sauce might be one of those things you’ve never heard of, but once you’ve tasted it you’ll never forget it again. It’s difficult to describe but it’s a bit like if Worcestershire sauce, port & ketchup had a little party under and fruiting elder tree and created their…
Elderberry Balsamic Glaze This Elderberry Balsamic Glaze is a brilliant way to utilise a glut of elderberry as it keeps for at least 12 months and the flavour is brilliant, I often use it on salad with feta cheese or as a glaze for duck breast. Pretty much anything you…
This Mixed Wild Bean Salad is a lovely recipe for getting a vast range of wild ingredients into a wholesome filling salad. It can be served as the main show with a little cheese or grilled meats in or as a fantastic side dish in a mezze or BBQ or…
This Wild Berry Crumble is an absolute delight to eat on a cold autumn evening. You can utilise any of the berries & fruits you find whilst out foraging to add a new element to the dish. Ingredients for 1 crumble (to serve 4): 20g oats 50g flour 2tbsp butter…
I absolutely love making up this Orange and Hogweed Seed Cake, especially when we cook it in the orange skin over an open fire. The cardamom and zesty lemon skin flavour of the Common Hogweed Seeds marries up perfectly with the orange juice in this smooth & velvety cake. Ingredients:…