Welcome to the captivating realm of foraging amidst the pristine landscapes of England’s Lake District, yes today we’re foraging in the Lake District! Enveloped by nature’s serenity, this picturesque region not only dazzles the eye but also harbours an array of edible plants and wildlife waiting to be discovered. In…
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Through this piece we’re going to take a look at Where to forage porcini mushrooms. They can be found growing with Birch, Beech, Oak, Pine, Spruce and Fir, (for the doubters of this out there, my friend found a lovely haul in a predominantly Fir woodland last August after the…
Traditionally the first of August marks Lammas day which signals the start of the harvest season which is perfect for foraging in August. The Anglo-Saxon name for August was Vueod-Monath which means weed month, as this is the time when they grow most abundantly, making it a particularly good month…
Porcini / Summer / Autumn / Edible Porcini is often known as the king bolete and it truly is the king of mushrooms with a great flavour. Scientific Name Boletus edulis Common Names Cep, Penny Bun, king mushroom Family Boletaceae Habitat The temperate woodlands across Europe, including Britain, from Scandanavia…
Dark Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to our captivating blog post, where we embark on a journey into the intriguing world of the Dark Bolete (Boletus aereus). Hidden beneath the forest canopy, this enigmatic fungus possesses a mystique that has captivated foragers and culinary enthusiasts alike. Join…
Orange Birch Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Orange Birch Bolete is a tasty Bolete with a bright cap and dirty looking stipe, this like many other edible boletes are very tasty. Scientific Name Leccinium Versipellis Common names Orange birch bolete, dark-stalked bolete Family Leccinium Habitat Common in…
Sometimes when you find a perfect Cep or Porcini in the prime of its growth there’s nothing better to do than to keep it as fresh as possible and enjoy it in all its raw glory. This is the quickest and most delicious use of fresh Porcini.  Some will steam it…
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 they go rotten. Here’s…
This Wild Mushroom risotto recipe is full flavoured, creamy and delicious. The best thing about this recipe is that you can add whatever wild mushrooms you find to flavour it. Wild mushrooms will add the most amazing, deep and flavoursome sauce to this recipe. This dish will reflect the place…