Forsythia / Spring / Summer / Edible / Toxic Forsythia is a beautiful plant that produces a beautiful vibrant yellow flower which is the only part I would advise for eating, it adds a vibrant pop of colour to salads and on top of dishes that you want to…
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Candied Angelica stems are a very old form of candy, I remember it as something bright green that my Nana used to decorate trifles. Normally Garden Angelica (Angelica archangelica) is used but in my opinion the wild variety has lots more flavour. This recipe is really simple and only really…
I’m obsessed with the gorgeous cherry blossom this spring, even more so knowing that you can eat most of it! In this article I’m going to look at the different edible Prunus/cherry species and varieties that you are most likely to find while foraging in the UK and Ireland. Cherry…
Lichens are symbiotic associations between a fungus (mycobiont) and a green alga or cyanobacterium (photobiont) through this blog post we’re going to be looking at lichens as food. This relationship can range from mutualism to controlled parasitism. Although the Fungal element of the Lichen does no obvious harm to the…
Wild chimichurri is a flavorful Argentinean sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, vinegar, and oil. It is a versatile sauce that can be used as a marinade, a topping, or a dipping sauce. Wild chimichurri has a tangy and herbaceous flavor that makes it a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats,…
This isn’t a question often asked but there is the instance from time to time that I think – Can I eat this Tree? Trees provide us with all sorts of environmental services – as well as just looking nice and making us feel good they can also act as…
True Chanterelles or False Chanterelles – it’s a question we might find asking ourselves when we’re out foraging for Chanterelles, to help you forage for the right thing we’ve put together a full piece outlining the key differences between the two. At first glance, it’s easy enough to see…
Saxifrage / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible There is a couple of types of Saxifrage, they all tend to grow in woodlands and provide good foraging through all season. Typically slightly dry but a nice addition to most dishes. Common Names Alternate-leaved Saxifrage Golden Saxifrage Botanical…
Urban Foraging is increasingly relevant for a number of reasons. Through this piece, we’re going to take a deep dive into everything Urban Foraging. When most people think of foraging, they probably imagine scenes of rural idyll. They imagine striding out into unspoilt, wild places, far from the madding crowd.…
Blackthorn / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Blackthorn is a fairly common member of the Prunus family, it is normally found as a shrub but it can grow as a tree up to 6m tall. Common Names Blackthorn, sloe Botanical Name Prunus spinosa   Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae…