Recipes

Aged beech leaf tea

It’s been a chilly old Winter this year, and I trust you have had lovely festivities over the past couple of weeks. Winter is … Continue

Sea Beet Bhijia Curry

I visited my local estuary the other day now devoid of tourists. The sound of the birds doing their thing that only birds do, … Continue

Butcher’s Broom Coffee

This weekend I wanted to make a coffee substitute, something that tasted ‘rich’. Something that I could ‘chew’ on. My shop bought coffee-alternatives include … Continue

Dragon’s Breath Hawthorn Relish

There is an old Scottish proverb “Mony haws, Mony snows” meaning that an abundance of haws (hawthorn berries) will bring a severe winter. It … Continue

Guelder rose jelly

Home > Plants > Guelder rose This Guelder rose (Viburnum opulus) jelly recipe is quite simply divine. The plant is deciduous, and usually found in … Continue

Sakura: Preserved Cherry Blossom

Each year I literally swoon as I cup the cherry blossom flowers in my hand gazing at their mysterious beauty set against cloudless blue … Continue

Nettle & Barley Risotto

The oldest recorded recipe in Britain according to the Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff is one … Continue

Noble Nettle Gruel

Gruel down the centuries gets a bad rap, courtesy of super snobs with their pretentious pontificating on what deems ‘good taste’. The phrase ‘food … Continue

Magnolia Syrup Recipe

This Magnolia syrup recipe is beautiful, sensual and delicious. There are a number of different species of edible Magnolia flowers that you can use. Ask … Continue

Quick Braised Hogweed Shoots

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

Kelp Lasagne

Seaweed is highly nutritious and tasty as this kelp recipe will show, and something that we need to be eating daily as it is … Continue