This dandelion flower jam recipe makes a zesty and zingy marmalade which has a flavour reminiscent of an apricot jam – it looks fabulous with dandelion petals suspended throughout and can be used straight on toast and scones or enjoyed in a more exotic manner by mixing with soy sauce…
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This cherry whiskey recipe is a brilliant way to use up a glut of wild cherries. Some fruits favour gin, others vodka, but cherries definitely favour whiskey. The earthy malty flavours of whiskey both heighten and are heighten with the addition of cherries, combining to make a smooth liquor that…
Cherries are a delight to eat, however, the ones I tend to find wild are a little bitter for eating fresh and this pie is a great way of getting them off the tree and on to your table. Frozen cherries also go a little limp but that’s not an…
Cherry Jam is a classic way of preserving a glut of wild cherries, it goes well in cakes and on toast, but don’t feel limited by sweets – it can also go in to savoury dishes instead of sugar, for example I make a great Chinese dipping sauce with cherry…
As Wild Garlic grows in Spring and Blackberries typically aren’t ready until late Summer or Autumn, one or the other of these two ingredients will have to come from the freezer. Luckily both of them freeze well, and we think you see its worth saving them so you…
This Nettle Beer Recipe might sound a little odd – making beer out of those things that sting us – but the flavour is exceptional. It tastes a bit like a bubbly herby lemonade that has a hit of % alcohol depending on how long you brew it for 🙂…
This recipe uses Nettle and Wild Garlic, but it’s a great way to use up any greens you have. Bar the onion/carrot you can freestyle this to use up whatever you’ve got. Wear gloves if you’re using nettles!! If you don’t have potatoes, use rice or stale bread to thicken.…
Here’s one for roe buck season… This one’s a bit of a mash-up—classic Milanese-style venison (thin, breadcrumbed, and pan-fried) served with spaghetti in a tomato and mascarpone sauce, lifted with a handful of foraged flavour: Wild Garlic and Sea Leeks. The creamy tomato base gets a punch of freshness from…
Jelly Ear Mushroom / All Year Round / Edible Jelly Ear Mushrooms are a delightful edible mushroom and although they can be found all year, early spring is when they’re most prolific. Scientific Name Auricularia auricula-judae Common names Jelly Ears, Wood Ears Family Auriculariaceae Jelly Ear Mushroom Foraging Video Habitat…
Fly Agaric /Autumn / Toxic Step into the intriguing world of the Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria), a mushroom that captivates with its iconic appearance yet holds no place on the dining table. Join us on a journey of exploration and understanding as we delve into the enigmatic nature of this…