Creamed bramble stems
Ingredients Method Blanch the Bramble stems in boiling water for 60 seconds. Drain and set aside. Fry the onion until translucent. Add the flour … Continue
Robin Harford
Dock seed crackers
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A calm conversation holds more power than a thousand angry clicks
A few days ago I wrote about the disappearance of our plant knowledge. That when an elder dies, a library burns. I got a … Continue
Whenever an elder dies, a library burns down
I was recently reminded of this ancient African proverb. I was speaking with a village healer in an almost deserted mountain village in the … Continue
The tale of Ash
I am Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), an ancient guardian of the woods. My roots plunge into Earth’s memories, as deep as my crown reaches for … Continue
The tale of Sea Buckthorn
I am sea buckthorn, and I have watched humans come and go along these coastal dunes for centuries. My thorny branches protect clusters of … Continue
The tale of Sowthistle
I am Sowthistle, standing resilient in the November chill. While most plants have scattered their seeds to the wind, I persist in protected corners … Continue
Nine-ingredient New Year’s Dolpo feast
A traditional celebratory dish from the Dolpo region of Nepal, featuring silverweed (Potentilla) roots and eight other auspicious ingredients. Note: It is illegal to … Continue
Droma marku (buttered silverweed roots)
A traditional dish made from foraged silverweed roots, commonly prepared in autumn when the roots are at their sweetest and largest. Note: It is … Continue
Elderberry glycerite shrub
Vegetable glycerine has a very low glycemic index of just 3. In comparison, sucrose (table sugar) has a medium glycemic index of 65. By … Continue
Gorse flower jelly
Ingredients Method
Gorse petal ice cream
Ingredients 150ml milk2 medium egg yolks150g caster sugar200ml double cream2 generous handfuls of gorse flowersA pinch of sea salt Method Begin by soaking the … Continue
Plants reshape food and medicine
Let plants change how you think about food and medicine. Be open to plants that can be both nutritious and healing. Some plants you … Continue
Plants inspire experiential learning
Learning from plants can show you new ways to teach and learn. Notice how nature teaches through hands-on experience and repeating cycles. This might … Continue
Foraging promotes seasonal eating
Let foraging teach you about eating with the seasons. Choose foods that are ready to pick at different times of the year. This helps … Continue