Sorrel, Watercress And Roasted Fennel Soup
One of the most delicious wild greens is Sorrel (Rumex acetosa). Sorrel soup has been a traditional dish served since the Middle Ages. In Belarus … Continue
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Samphire & Wild Fennel Pickle
Lovely, lovely marsh samphire/glasswort (Salicornia), is in uber abundance at the moment near me. Perfect picking time before it starts developing a woody pith. … Continue
Himalayan balsam & wild fennel crackers
Home > Plants > Himalayan balsam The transportation of seeds or whole plants is an offence under the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) … Continue
Samphire stuffed mackerel with Alexanders and wild fennel seeds
Baked mackerel coated in Alexanders & Wild Fennel Seeds, then stuffed with Marsh Samphire brings this dish alive with the full flavours of estuary … Continue
The Carrot Family (Apiaceae)
This is the carrot family. The celery family. The parsley family. Every time you chop coriander or bite into a parsnip, you’re dealing with … Continue
Rock Samphire
Rock Samphire has been regularly consumed as part of a traditional Mediterranean diet. It’s time to bring this delicious vegetable back into our kitchens … Continue
Himalayan balsam
The transportation of seeds or whole plants is an offence under the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 in England and Wales … Continue
Pickled green elderberry capers
Home > Plants > Elder This unique elderberry pickle recipe is best served with cold vegetable dishes or cheese. Ingredients Spice Mix How to … Continue
What to forage in November
Discover over forty wild food plants you can forage and harvest in November. Availability should only be seen as a rough guide. Variations in climate … Continue
What to forage in September
Discover over fifty wild food plants you can forage and harvest in September. Availability should only be seen as a rough guide. Variations in climate … Continue
What to forage in August
Discover over forty wild food plants you can forage and harvest in August. Availability should only be seen as a rough guide. Variations in climate … Continue
What to forage in July
Discover over seventy wild food plants you can forage and harvest in July. Availability should only be seen as a rough guide. Variations in climate … Continue
What to forage in June
Discover over fifty wild food plants you can forage and harvest in June. Availability should only be seen as a rough guide. Variations in climate and … Continue
What to forage in May
Discover over sixty wild food plants you can forage and harvest in May. Availability should only be seen as a rough guide. Variations in climate and … Continue
What to forage in February
Discover over forty wild food plants you can forage and harvest in February. Availability should only be seen as a rough guide. Variations in … Continue
What to forage in January
Discover twenty five wild food plants you can forage and harvest in January. Availability should only be seen as a rough guide. Variations in … Continue
Wild seeds you can sprout
Years ago, circa 1986, I used to teach ‘Biogenic Nutrition’. Don’t ask, it was a crazy diet and I was young and chasing enlightenment. … Continue
Forty wild edible plants in the carrot family
This is a list of wild edible plants in the Carrot, Apiaceae, Umbelliferae family that have historically been used as food. It is for information, … Continue
Sea Aster & Monkfish
Sea aster (Aster trillium) is an extraordinary estuary wild vegetable. Waitrose last year tried selling it in their stores but it no longer appears on their … Continue
Wild Sea Beet Salad
Since Beltane (30th April-1st May) the plants have gone bonkers. I’m harvesting wild edible plants to pickle, ferment, cordial and some-such before they go … Continue
Sea Purslane Pickle
The Sea Purslane, Atriplex (Halimione) portulacoides is at its best at the moment down here in East Devon. Large swathes of the ‘silver crisps’ … Continue
Dahl With Wild Spices
I have always loved dahl. Its deeply warming and satisfying, and comes in so many variations. This dahl with wild spices recipe uses hedgerow … Continue
Sea Purslane Fish Cakes
In this Sea Purslane recipe, the gorgeous flavours of sea purslane, wild fennel seeds, and fresh mackerel merge together to create a fish cake … Continue
Wild Spiced Apple & Beetroot Chutney
I no longer recommend this plant be served to the public. This plant is not for beginners. Never eat raw. Always wear gloves when … Continue
Pickled Marsh Samphire
This fantastic Pickled Marsh Samphire recipe uses ancient hedgerow spices to create a truly sublime pickle. I’d heard whispers that Marsh Samphire (Salicornia) used … Continue
Spicy lesser celandine straws
Lesser celandine should never be eaten raw, as all parts of the plant contain a toxic compound called protoanemonin. However, this toxin is completely … Continue