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…
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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 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…
This Hogweed Stems in Tempura Batter recipe is a simple and quick way to utilise Hogweed stems with ingredients we all most likely have lying around in our cupboards. The batter gives a strong crispy outer edge to the succulent Hogweed stems without destroying any of the refreshing flavour. Ingredients…
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…