Redshank & Aubergine Spring Rolls
Redshank (Persicaria maculosa) is a member of the Dock family. Under-utilised as a wild food it is not very well known about, and very … Continue
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Elderberry cordial syrup
Home > Plants > Elder The elderberries (Sambucus nigra) are abundant this year. Great bunches of them are hanging off the branches, bowing down … Continue
White Dead Nettle, Feta & Watermelon Salad
This White Dead Nettle recipe (Lamium album) makes a refreshing change to the usual run-of-the-mill greens you pick up in your local grocery store. … Continue
In memory of Frank Cook (1963-2009)
The Green Man: A Tribute to Frank Cook A film on the life and works of Frank Cook, ethnobotanist, herbalist, transition culture activist, teacher, … Continue
Spiced Hogweed Seed Biscuits
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
Meadowsweet & Vanilla Panna Cotta
The scented delights of Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) are sadly drawing to a close for this year. Fortunately, as I was visiting some of my favourite foraging … Continue
Fat hen pesto bake
Fat hen makes a delicious green vegetable. In this recipe Marion Turnbull, our resident Wild Food Cook has created a simple, light Fat Hen … Continue
Cherry plum jam
The glut of Cherry Plums (Prunus cerasifera) this year is astounding. In fact most of the wild fruit coming out, or just about to, … Continue
Meadowsweet Sorbet
I can smell the gentle scent of Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) as it is carried on the breeze down the country lane I am ambling along. My … Continue
Are there any poisonous seaweed in Britain and Ireland?
I often get asked if there are any poisonous seaweed around Britain. From my own research, I discovered that Desmarestia is the only poisonous … Continue
Cherry plum
My sweetheart and I were up in London the past few days visiting family and friends and doing a bit of ‘business’, talking and … Continue
Pickled Ash Keys
Home > Plants > Ash The keys of Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) provide a unique taste sensation. If you’re into Slow Food then this is … Continue
Raw Wild Garlic Houmous
If you love hummus and love Wild Garlic also known as Ramsons (Allium ursinum), then you have got to try this Raw Wild Garlic … Continue
Traditional 1930’s Stinging Nettle Beer Recipe
The following Nettle Beer recipe was created by Maude Grieve back in the 1930’s. Maude was a Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society, as … Continue
Ground Elder Gazpacho Soup
I try and eat as much of my wild edible plants in their raw state as possible. In this wonderful raw Ground Elder recipe, … Continue