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…
Tag: spring
Lesser Stitchwort / Spring / Summer / Edible Lesser Stitchwort is a common, native wildflower. It belongs to the Carnation or Caryophyllaceae family and as this plant is one of the first to flower in the year; seeing it gets me excited about the coming warmer months. Common Names Lesser…
Salsify / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Salsify is a true culinary delight, it’s a root vegetable with quite distinctive characteristics and is known for its delicate oyster-like flavour. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a species that originated in the Mediterranean but it has historical…
Sea Mallow / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Sea Mallow, is a common coastal perennial with distinctive features. Native to coastal regions, it’s often grown as an ornamental inland and is loved by pollinators. Common Names Sea Mallow, Tree Mallow Botanical Name Malva arborea Scientific Classification Kingdom –…
Through this post we’re going to be looking at a traditional way to enjoy this fantastic ingredients, pickled Marsh Samphire. As a food enthusiast and lover of all things natural, I am always on the lookout for unique and flavourful ingredients. One such ingredient that has captured my attention recently…
This is a delicious recipe that combines the earthy flavour of nettle with the creamy goodness of garlic butter beans. This recipe is simple yet bursting with flavour, making it a perfect dish for both novice and seasoned cooks. Ingredients: 1 tin Butter beans (you can use any variety you…
We’re Foraging in March, the weather is slowly warming up and flowers are starting to bloom but the weather can vary across the country and further north there’s still a risk of snow. The Anglo-Saxon name for the month was Hlyd monath meaning stormy month. If the weather…
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…
This Wild Couscous Salad is an incredibly moreish starter or side dish that works in any season. What is Couscous? Couscous is a traditional North African dish made from tiny, granular balls of semolina flour that are steamed to perfection. It is a staple food in many countries, including Morocco,…
Wintercress / Spring / Winter / Edible Wintercress is a biennial member of the Cabbage family, it’s not overly common but it’s a great plant to find over winter when other greens have disappeared. Common Names Wintercress, Winter cress, Yellow rocket, Herb Barbara, Rocketcress, Winter rocket, Wound rocket Botanical Name…