Curry Milkcap / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Prepare your taste buds for a tantalizing adventure as we delve into the world of the Curry Milkcap, scientifically known as Lactarius camphoratus. In this blog post, we invite you to discover the captivating flavors and aromatic wonders offered by…
Category: winter
Through this guide we’re going to take a look at the milkcap mushrooms, how to identify the family in general as well as some of the most common ones we’ll find when out foraging. We’ll also be looking at some of our absolute favourite milkcaps for eating and adding to…
Fleecy Milkcap / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible Through this Fleecy Milkcap (Lactifluus vellereus) Identification Guide, we’ll look at the keys to correctly identifying this species. Latin Name:Â Lactifluus vellereus Family:Â Russulaceae Habitat In deciduous woods, late summer to early winter. Description A large pale mushroom which exudes…
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…
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…
 An amazing wild energy ball recipes that will keep you going throughout your foraging excursions or bring some wild energy to the office Ingredients: 1 cup of rolled oats 1/2 cup of ground hazelnuts (or other nuts/seeds of choice or more oats) 1 1/4 cups of dates (if not medjool…
This Nettle soda is a simple, naturally fermented drink with a refreshing flavour that’s surprisingly similar to lemon iced tea — light, tangy, and just a little earthy. Thanks to the fermentation process, it’s not only delicious but also packed with natural probiotics that can support gut health. Best of…