How to get the gut health of a hunter-gatherer
Fermenting foods has finally come of age. Back in 2010, I interviewed the godfather of the modern fermentation revivalist movement Sandor Katz. I was … Continue
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EP18: The wild art of fermentation
Fermented foods are a delicious and rich source of nourishment. The fermentation process can transform the flavour of food from the plain and mundane … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Wild Garlic (Ramsons)
The leaves of wild garlic (Allium ursinum) harvested before flowering have a delicious, sweet and pungent taste. Excellent raw in salads and as pesto. … Continue
Witnessing the last days of the nomadic Moken sea gypsies
For the last few years I have taught on my plant courses about the Moken sea gypsies, and the extraordinary relationship they have with … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Hawthorn
Common hawthorn in blossom is a familiar sight along hedgerows, woodlands and scrubs in spring. It was famously known as the May-Tree or may-blossom … Continue
Laver sauerkraut
Thank gawd for lacto-fermented probiotic foods! Having recently found myself in the hospital with what can only be described as ‘nuclear grade Domestos’ being … Continue
Wild Garlic Kimchi
The sun is shining. The wind is fresh. And there’s that inevitable feeling in one’s bones that Spring may well have finally sprung! Excitement … Continue
Thai Style Three Cornered Leek & Tempeh Stir Fry
I love quick, wholesome wild food dishes, and if they have Asian flavours so much the better. This Thai style three cornered leek stir … Continue
Water Pepper Soup Recipe With Kelp Seaweed
I love the chilli like bite that water pepper has. Combined with miso and kelp seaweed it makes the perfect water pepper soup recipe. … Continue