Frank Cook was my plant mentor. He’s the reason you are reading these words.
The reason he kicked me out of the door in 2008 and told me to start teaching people the plant knowledge.
He’s also the reason I try to forage for something every day.
Some days, I do. At other times, it can be a significant challenge.
Life gets in the way. At least, that’s what my head likes to tell me.
It is, of course, ‘utter balls’, as my Gran was fond of saying.
The usual head spookery that tries to sabotage my best interests.
Time is often used as an excuse.
So when I hear folks tell me they don’t have enough time to forage daily, I repeat what Gran said: ‘Utter balls.’
Let’s face it. You’d be better off if you stopped scrolling the toxic social media. You’d be even better off if you spent that time foraging instead.
Your life might get a little lift.
Becomes calmer and more serene.
And with that, there is a delicious side effect of feeling more at peace with the world.
People know Frank Cook for coining the phrase, ‘Eat something wild every day.’
It does not have to be a banquet!
Start small. Start with what you know. Find that familiar plant and pause for a moment. Then nibble. Take some home for a cuppa tea or a side dish. But at least nibble something wild today.
Experience the flavour. Listen to the environment. And sigh.
Life is good, and all is well.
So don’t give yourself the excuse that you lack time.
If you hoodwink yourself with that thinking, you are saying that plants are not a priority.
Happy nibbling,
P.S. Did you know that some of the most nutrient-dense superfoods on Earth grow wild along Britain’s coastline – completely free for the taking?
It’s true. Our shores are teeming with edible seaweeds packed with minerals, proteins, vitamins and health-boosting compounds that put expensive store-bought superfoods to shame.
But here’s the problem: Most people are terrified of harvesting seaweed. They worry about picking the wrong species. They’re unsure how to prepare it safely. They don’t know which types are best for different health goals.
That’s why I created Edible Seaweeds – the first comprehensive online training that takes all the fear and guesswork out of finding, identifying and using Britain’s wild seaweeds.
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- Step-by-step harvesting instructions that ensure you gather seaweed safely and sustainably.
- Delicious recipes that make it easy to incorporate seaweed into everyday meals.
- Latest research on how seaweeds can support health, immunity and wellbeing.
- Ancient folklore and traditional uses that reveal forgotten wisdom about each species.
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