There’s such a glut of Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) at the moment – yes even in mid-January – and I have always wanted to turn it into chutney, so putting on my thinking cap I went to work to create this gorgeous Alexanders recipe. [Read more…]
Very few people mention using the root of sea kale, but in this sea kale recipe the deep flavours come through, a combination between cooked broccoli stems and sweet chestnuts. A very interesting sea kale recipe, and one well worth trying if you like something different. [Read more…]
A lovely bitter sweet rowanberry jelly recipe that goes well with strong, hard cheese and biscuits, also good with cold lamb and day old roast potatoes… [Read more…]
At this time of year (Nov) there are still large numbers of staghorn sumach (Rhus typhina) available. This thirst quenching drink develops a lovely pink colour, and the sharpness makes it a perfect alternative to tangy lemonade. A great staghorn sumach recipe to try if this is your first time working with the plant. [Read more…]
I love the seeds in this sea purslane (Atriplex portulacoides) recipe. Most folk usually only talk about the leaves. However the seeds of sea purslane are far easier to gather than the leaves, and vast quantities can be collected in a very short time.
In this short video I talk about the folk use of Plantain, and in this instance Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata). The same information applies to Greater Plantain (Plantago major), however I do not know if it applies to Buckshorn Plantain (Plantago coronopus) or Sea Plantain (Plantago maritima). [Read more…]
With the abundance of Rosehips this year I decided to take advantage of them to create this unique tasting Rosehip vinegar recipe. Rosehip Vinegar is the perfect accompaniment to vegetables and salads as well as ham, smoked meats and fish and is the perfect addition to game sauces. [Read more…]
I always encourage folks to create simple, tapas style dishes when creating wild food recipes. Here’s a Stinging Nettle recipe I came up with the other day that worked a treat. [Read more…]
Sometimes fooling around with iPhone apps can result in something daft being created. This little ditty, created with my lovely friends Karen Ford of FootprintFriends.co.uk, Tracey Smith author of The Book of Rubbish Ideas, and her partner Simon. [Read more…]
Is it a Bullace or a Sloe? The question keeps getting asked. Bullace is half way in size between a Sloe and a Damson. Often mistaken for a Sloe you will know you have a Bullace the moment after the first frost, or your freezer! [Read more…]
