Cockchafer soup
Cockchafer soup is made in the same way as crayfish soup. Allow roughly thirty beetles per person. Wash them as soon as they are … Continue
Eatweeds wild food foraging guide to Britain and Northern Europe
Is there any intelligent life left on planet earth?
I ran an advert this week. Nothing fancy. Just me, talking about wild plants and food sovereignty. Within 48 hours, I’d been called far-left … Continue
Lords-and-ladies: The toxic plant that fed our ancestors
Warning: Caveat Actor (“Let the doer beware”). The preparation of these plants is inherently dangerous; proceed at your own risk. I’ve got a very … Continue
You might not want to eat those catkins
Those delicate tassels dangling from hazel branches each February aren’t just a promise of spring, they’re also a reminder of how desperately hungry our … Continue
Situational awareness: How humans stay aware whilst foraging
I’ve been thinking about situational awareness lately. Not the military jargon kind. I mean the real thing. The awareness that kept our ancestors alive … Continue
Emma Kidd on First Steps to Seeing
Notes. Naming something creates a screen between you and direct experience. Once your brain labels something, it stops you from actually connecting with it. … Continue
Chickweed Safety Notes
While Stellaria media (chickweed) is generally considered safe as a food, certain cautions should be observed due to its bioactive compounds and potential for … Continue
Hawthorn Safety Notes
While Crataegus monogyna (hawthorn) fruits and flowers are generally safe for food use, some cautions and potential adverse effects should be considered, especially with … Continue
Evening Primrose Safety Notes
Whilst Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) has a generally favourable safety profile, important cautions exist regarding bleeding risks, drug interactions, contamination, and use during pregnancy. … Continue
Elder Safety Notes
Sambucus nigra (black elderberry) is widely used in foods and supplements for its antioxidant and health-promoting properties, but consuming raw or improperly processed parts … Continue
Sorrel Safety Notes
Main Cautions Oxalic Acid Content and Health Risks Drug Interactions Nutritional Considerations Allergic Reactions and Individual Sensitivities Table: Key Cautions and Recommendations Caution Recommendation … Continue
The Arrowhead Plant You’ve Never Heard Of (But Should Be Eating)
Once upon a time I watched something peculiar at the garden centre. A woman bought arrowhead for her pond. Sagittaria sagittifolia. Member of the Alismataceae family. … Continue
The Water-Plantain Family (Alismataceae)
Here’s what you need to know about the water-plantain family. These are aquatic plants. The proper name is Alismataceae, but let’s just call them … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Arrowhead
Let’s talk about arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia (pics). Native to these Isles. Member of the Alismataceae family. You’ve probably never heard of it. Most of … Continue