This three-cornered leek salad is a simple and refreshing side dish with a bit of heat, perfect to accompany Korean fishcakes, grilled meats or rice dishes. Featuring Three-Cornered Leeks, an invasive, non-native species that needs to be kept in check and in my opinion eating them is one of the…
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If you’re looking to add a unique twist to your meals, this recipe featuring three-cornered leeks is a fantastic choice. Commonly found in woodlands during spring, three-cornered leeks have a mild garlic flavour that pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. Here’s how you can incorporate them into a…
This three-cornered leek sauce recipe is a perfect blend of simplicity and flavour, celebrating the fresh, aromatic taste of three-cornered leeks paired with the warmth of ginger. Infused with sesame oil for an earthy undertone, this dish takes humble sausage meatballs to a whole new level. Ingredients for Three-cornered Leek…
Yellow Brain Fungus / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible The Yellow Brain Fungus (Tremella mesenterica), also known as Witch’s Butter, is a striking jelly fungus that’s hard to miss with its vibrant, golden-yellow colour and gelatinous, brain-like texture. Found growing on dead and decaying hardwood, especially…
Collared Earthstar / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Inedible The Collared Earthstar (Geastrum triplex) is a truly unique fungus that looks like it’s stepped straight out of a fairy tale. Found in woodlands across the UK, this fascinating mushroom starts as a simple puffball before splitting open into star-like…
Dead man’s fingers / Autumn / Winter / Inedible The Dead Man’s Fingers (Xylaria polymorpha) is a striking and slightly eerie fungus that earns its name from its unusual appearance. Found growing on decaying hardwood, particularly around tree stumps and buried roots, this fungus resembles blackened, finger-like shapes emerging from…
Corn Salad/ Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Corn Salad (Valeriana locusta), also known as Lamb’s Lettuce, is a mild and tender wild green that has been enjoyed for centuries. Found in grassy areas, meadows, and fields across the UK, this nutritious plant is packed with vitamins and makes…
Forget-me-not / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Field forget-me-not is a herbaceous annual to short lived perennial flowering plant in the Borage family. It was introduced to the UK in ancient times and is now found throughout the British Isles. It’s the most common of around ten related…
Burnet Rose / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Burnet Rose is the thorniest of the Wild Roses, it’s fairly common in coastal regions. The common name Burnet is apparently due to the leaves looking similar to Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) it’s a charming and resilient wild…
Scaly Wood Mushroom / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Scaly Wood Mushroom (Agaricus langei), often found in woodlands across the UK, is a prized edible mushroom known for its distinctive scaly brown cap and delicate flavour. With its robust, earthy aroma and ability to enhance a variety of dishes,…