Foraging in June can be really variable weather-wise, one day it’s hot and humid and the next day it’s damp and miserable. The summer solstice is towards the end of the month when the sun reaches its highest point, it’s an important time in the foraging calendar. So what can…
Tag: elder flower

This Vegan Elderflower & Lemon Drizzle Cake is a delicious wild treat that is great with a nice cup of tea on a sunny spring afternoon. Ingredients: 200g plain flour 50g ground almonds 2 teaspoons baking powder 200g sugar 1-2 tablespoons fresh or dried Elderflowers (optional) 100ml vegetable oil 200ml…

This Elderflower Marmalade Recipe is an absolute must if you’re making anything else with Elderflowers as it’s made with the leftover flowers. Elderflower season is only short but it’s a real joyous time of the year, it’s the beginning of summer and we’re gifted with beautifully scented blooms of Elderflower…

A sweet and luxurious risotto that captures the best of the seasons Elderflower and some delicious early peas to create a delicious meal! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 6-8 heads of Elderflower (+ 1-2 additional heads to serve) Vegetable stock 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 250g Arborio…