While foraging can encompass a wide range of edible plants, one particularly fascinating aspect is foraging for roots. Edible tubers, in particular, are nature’s hidden treasure trove of both health and flavor. In this article, I will delve into the world of foraging for roots, exploring the benefits, legal considerations,…
Tag: Garlic Mustard
We’re all getting ready for the Christmas festivities but there’s still some space to get out foraging in December. This month also features the Winter Solstice which celebrates the shortest day and the longest night of the year. There may be less to forage but there are a few species…
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…
Wild Mushroom & Wild Greens Chickpea Frittata Ingredients: 250g cup chickpea (gram) flour 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 teaspoons lacto-fermented wild garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt A couple of springs of wild marjoram or thyme (or other herbs of choice)  75ml water 1…
Crunchy, buttery, garlicy goodness! This Wild Garlic flatbread was such a winner and enjoyed hot off the skillet after the first forage of the year. Flatbread is such a good way to use your foraged greens and herbs. It’s easy to make, requires barely any kneading or rising time and…
Garlic Mustard / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Garlic Mustard, Hedge Garlic or Jack by the Hedge, whatever you call it, this edible wild green is a spicy mustard and garlic delight! Common names Hedge garlic, Jack-by-the-Hedge, Garlic Mustard, Poor Man’s Mustard, Garlic Root, Penny Hedge, Sauce Alone…
Foraging doesn’t only take place in the wildest places you can imagine – there’s a wilderness in everyone’s gardens, balconies or even on your lunch break walk. Go out into your garden and have a look around, even if you’ve got a concrete heaven for a garden, I can guarantee…