The syrup you can’t buy
The recipe says: don’t wash the blossoms. You want to keep the nectar. That stops most people. We’ve been trained, by food safety culture, … Continue
Eatweeds wild food foraging guide to Britain and Northern Europe
The World Continues
A rabbit sat perfectly still beside the river.Then I noticed a second one.Spring does this.It asks you to stop.And if you stop, it shows … Continue
Cockchafer soup
Cockchafer soup is made in the same way as crayfish soup. Allow roughly thirty beetles per person. Wash them as soon as they are … Continue
Is there any intelligent life left on planet earth?
I ran an advert this week. Nothing fancy. Just me, talking about wild plants and food sovereignty. Within 48 hours, I’d been called far-left … Continue
Lords-and-ladies: The toxic plant that fed our ancestors
Warning: Caveat Actor (“Let the doer beware”). The preparation of these plants is inherently dangerous; proceed at your own risk. I’ve got a very … Continue
You might not want to eat those catkins
Those delicate tassels dangling from hazel branches each February aren’t just a promise of spring, they’re also a reminder of how desperately hungry our … Continue
Situational awareness: How humans stay aware whilst foraging
I’ve been thinking about situational awareness lately. Not the military jargon kind. I mean the real thing. The awareness that kept our ancestors alive … Continue
Emma Kidd on First Steps to Seeing
Notes. Naming something creates a screen between you and direct experience. Once your brain labels something, it stops you from actually connecting with it. … Continue
Chickweed Safety Notes
While Stellaria media (chickweed) is generally considered safe as a food, certain cautions should be observed due to its bioactive compounds and potential for … Continue
Hawthorn Safety Notes
While Crataegus monogyna (hawthorn) fruits and flowers are generally safe for food use, some cautions and potential adverse effects should be considered, especially with … Continue
Evening Primrose Safety Notes
Whilst Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) has a generally favourable safety profile, important cautions exist regarding bleeding risks, drug interactions, contamination, and use during pregnancy. … Continue
Elder Safety Notes
Sambucus nigra (black elderberry) is widely used in foods and supplements for its antioxidant and health-promoting properties, but consuming raw or improperly processed parts … Continue
Sorrel Safety Notes
Main Cautions Oxalic Acid Content and Health Risks Drug Interactions Nutritional Considerations Allergic Reactions and Individual Sensitivities Table: Key Cautions and Recommendations Caution Recommendation … Continue
The Arrowhead Plant You’ve Never Heard Of (But Should Be Eating)
Once upon a time I watched something peculiar at the garden centre. A woman bought arrowhead for her pond. Sagittaria sagittifolia. Member of the Alismataceae family. … Continue