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
Eatweeds wild food foraging guide to Britain and Northern Europe
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
Why does that plant taste disgusting?
A week or so ago I mentioned that I was pondering what to do with hawthorn berries. Something a little different to the usual … Continue
Listening to the trees talking
Over the weekend the anarchists came to stay. Who could imagine that a couple of wild urchins aged two and four years old could … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Lesser Burdock
Introduction The common name for burdock that we are familiar with today, the English ‘bur’, originated from the French bourre, meaning ‘woolly’. Grieve attributes the … Continue
Everything you need to know about rosehips
The rose family (Rosaceae) is a large clan of dozens of species and thousands of hybrids. It is one of the most famous flowers … Continue
This divine wild jelly is an absolute must
Yesterday I told you about Guelder rose (Viburnum opulus), and my desire to make it into a jelly. Well last night I finished the … 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
Guelder rose – a wild super fruit that smells like old socks
Home > Plants > Guelder rose I went out yesterday with my beloved on a quest for some lush rose hips. The sun was … Continue
The awesomeness of acorns
Each morning I go outside and ponder the old oak that stands on the side of the road. Each morning I say a blessing … Continue
Elderberry and nettle honey elixir
Home > Plants > Elder With Autumn definitely on its way, and the sun starts setting early, now is the perfect time to give … Continue
EP10: The wild & wonderful world of fungi
A walk in the woods fungi foraging with the wild and wonderful Craig Worrall from Edible Leeds. I recently visited Craig at his home … Continue
EP09: Foraging with Europe’s grand master
Crawling at 5mph it took me ages to drive up the dusty, pot-holed road that led into the depths of wildness where foraging grand master … Continue
Mulberry tree: uses and identification
A short video walking you through how to identify a Mulberry Tree, along with its uses.
Japanese rosehip: uses & identification of rosa rugosa
A quick video showcasing the exquisite culinary use for Japanese Rosehip ( Rosa rugosa). Rosehip Resources: Funky Facts You Need To Know About Rosehips … Continue