This Wild Tapenade recipe is unbelievably tasty and versatile, you can create it using a variety of wild ingredients with great success. For example, if you’re at the coast add in Marsh Samphire and Sea Purslane or if you’re heading for a swim in the sea add in some Sea…
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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…
English Oak / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names Oak, English oak, pedunculate oak Botanical Name Quercus robur Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Fagales Family – Fagaceae Physical Characteristics for Oak A large deciduous tree, growing up to 30-40 metres when fully grown,…
Sweet Chestnut / Edible / Autumn Scientific Name: Castanea sativaFamily: Fagaceae Also known as: Spanish chestnut or just chestnut Habitat:Sweet chestnut is native to southern Europe, western Asia and North Africa. It is thought to have been introduced to the British Isles by the Romans and today can be found commonly throughout…
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…
This is a really quick Jam/pickle that can be served really nicely with Chicken, Turkey and Pork. Ingredients 100g Lingon Berry 1 small red onion (diced) 30ml apple cider vinegar 10g brown sugar salt and pepper Method: In a pan fry off the red onion for 5 minutes until soft,…
To be honest I’ve always avoided making Acorn flour as it really sounds like a very long laborious task that results in a nutty flavoured flour. That’s until I found out you could do it all in one day – probably an hour if you ran to your local oak…
Poricini Ketchup / Ceptchup 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…