The Fermented Sloe Olives are inspired by the hedgerows framing the stunning views across the fields and pine forest near my house in Dorset, I made these sloe olives with a simple aim in mind: to preserve this abundant wild, plummy fruit. I wanted to create something a little…
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This Fermented Wild Garlic Pesto is a fantastic example of lacto-fermentation being used to create something with bags on flavour. It’s also a brilliant way to use up stacks of seasonal greens. One of the endless joys of this recipe is that it’s completely plant-based. The lactic acid produced during…
Winter is the perfect time to embrace the magic of wild fermentation, and what better way than with a batch of Wild Winter Mead? Written by Forager Matt… It is winter my friends. The harvest is in, the sun is gone, the ancient inhabitants of this rainy isle would now…
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…
Winter Chanterelle soup is as comforting as it is delicious, offering a rich and earthy flavour that captures the essence of the season. This soup is the perfect antidote to cold winter days, providing warmth and nourishment with every spoonful. It’s dark and raining, you have been out all day…
Winter Chanterelles on toast is as quick to enjoy as it is to make, unadulterated and massively underrated! This dish offers a delightful combination of flavours and textures that can elevate a simple meal to a gourmet experience. Basic mushrooms on toast, when correctly seasoned and cooked, can be a…
Spanakopita is a very traditional Greek dish with a wild twist with our Wild Spanakopita. For mine, I’ve used nettle, dandelion, bistort, and common sorrel, but really anything green and good can be used. You could even make a coastal version with wild seaweeds, sea purslane, sea spinach and more….…
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…
As the winter sun gently kisses the earth, and the cool winter breeze fills our lungs, there’s no better time to embrace your inner forager and embark on a culinary adventure like no other with our Hogweed Seed & Carrot Cake Recipe. Foraging, the art of gathering wild edible plants…
When it comes to culinary adventures, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of foraging for wild mushrooms this Satay St George Mushroom Recipe is just one. The hidden treasures that lie in the depths of the forest floor can awaken our senses and ignite our creativity in the kitchen. One…