Samphire stuffed mackerel with Alexanders and wild fennel seeds
Baked mackerel coated in Alexanders & Wild Fennel Seeds, then stuffed with Marsh Samphire brings this dish alive with the full flavours of estuary … Continue
Eatweeds wild food foraging guide to Britain and Northern Europe
Pickled Marsh Samphire
This fantastic Pickled Marsh Samphire recipe uses ancient hedgerow spices to create a truly sublime pickle. I’d heard whispers that Marsh Samphire (Salicornia) used … Continue
Salmon Terrine With Marsh Samphire
The young stems of Marsh Samphire (Salicornia spp.) – also known as Glasswort – adds natural salt to any dish and complements this delicious … Continue
Wild food foraging & the idler lifestyle
? Tom Hodgkinson is editor of The Idler and best selling author of How to Be Idle & How to Be Free. Last weekend … Continue
Fat hen tabbouleh
This vibrant quinoa and fat hen tabbouleh is a delightful twist on a classic, blending the nutty flavour of quinoa with the earthy taste … Continue
Buttered Sea Aster
Sea Aster (Aster tripolium) is one of the most flavoursome wild edible plants if you are into ‘gourmet foraging’. Often overlooked by many, it … Continue
Wild Strawberry Vinegar
The awesomely (is that a word) sweet wild strawberries are the perfect ingredient to make Wild Strawberry Vinegar. Far superior to cultivated varieties, these … Continue
Crispy Wood Avens Leaves
A wood avens (Geum urbanum) recipe that makes a wonderful alternative to ‘crispy seaweed’ that you often get served in high street Chinese restaurants. … Continue
Chickweed Pate
Many folk get stuck when it comes to Chickweed (Stellaria media). Chickweed is a hugely versatile plant, and one that has many more uses … Continue
Sorrel and Wild Green Tartlets
It’s been a grey, overcast day as I gather sorrel and other wild edible greens during a short walk to stretch my legs. Back … Continue
Sea Plantain Risotto
Sea Plantain (Plantago maritima) is in deep abundance at the moment on my local estuary. An often overlooked wild green, Sea Plantain is totally … Continue
Sweet Pickled Cow Parsley Stems
Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), also known as Wild Chervil, is a very under used wild edible, yet its flavour is truly unique. I don’t … Continue
Hairy Bittercress, Dandelion & Papaya Salad
A wonderfully sensual dish combining the exquisite sweetness of Papaya with the pepperiness of Hairy Bittercress and the gentle flavour of mild Dandelion greens. … Continue
White Dead Nettle Frittata
White Dead Nettle (Lamium album) is at its best at the moment down here in Devon. It has a wonderful scented flavour and is … Continue
When is the best time to harvest seaweed?
I’m often asked when the best time to harvest seaweed is. Look up the nutritional content of seaweed and you’ll soon discover that there’s … Continue