Persian Nettle Stew
This plant-based stinging nettle recipe was inspired by my love of Persian food. I love culture-blending. Whether it is food, ideas or some other … Continue
Stinging Nettle
Stinging Nettle
Stinging Nettle is a surprisingly helpful plant in food and medicine despite its stinging hairs, as seen below. Scientific Name Urtica dioica Family Urticaceae … 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
Nettle & Barley Risotto
The oldest recorded recipe in Britain according to the Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff is one … Continue
Noble Nettle Gruel
Gruel down the centuries gets a bad rap, courtesy of super snobs with their pretentious pontificating on what deems ‘good taste’. The phrase ‘food … Continue
Beef Bone & Nettle Potassium Broth
I first used potassium broths back in the mid-1980s when I was a student of Nature Cure. Potassium broths have been used for generations … Continue
Nettle Seed Cheese Straws
Wandering the fields and hedgerows, phone left at home. I sense a deep peace and freedom. Unplugged, my awareness stays present with the moment … Continue
Sugar Free Nettle & Seaweed Sweets
I love Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica), it has so many potential uses in drinks, savoury and dessert recipes. Recently I gathered some young nettle … Continue
EP06: How to make nettle leaf protein
In Memory of Michael Cole. Michael had a short battle with cancer but in the end died peacefully with his family around him, at home … Continue
Wild Garlic & Nettle Nut Loaf
With the Wild Garlic aka Ramsons (Allium ursinum) filling the hedgerows at the moment, along with lovely Stinging Nettle tips (Urtica dioica) I was … Continue
Oh My God, those Creamed Nettles are Amazing!
Creamed nettles are one of my pet specialities. I’ve been eating this dish regularly for the last 3 years when I chanced upon the idea … Continue
Garlic Mustard Wild Dolmades
Paul Wedgwood, Edinburgh’s leading wild food chef from Wedgwood The Restaurant, reveals his extraordinary Wild Dolmades recipe using Garlic Mustard aka Jack By The … Continue
Wild Garlic & Nettle Pesto
Something to the quality of Land changes when the first shoots of Wild Garlic start sprouting forth. To the novice in the very early … Continue
Sauteed Hogweed Leaf Stalks With Nettles & Wild Garlic
I no longer recommend this plant be served to the public. This plant is not for beginners. Never eat raw. Always wear gloves when … Continue
Nettle & Chorizo Tapas
I always encourage folks to create simple, tapas style dishes when creating wild food recipes. Here’s a Stinging Nettle recipe I came up with … Continue