Forage of the Month- February/March

Forage of the Month- February/March

Early Greens Soon we’ll be entering what’s known as the hungry gap (which lasts from March to May), when cultivated local veg are scarce. We’ll be relying mainly on stored roots and squash from last year, or on imported veg. But look a bit closer and...
Forage of the Month- February

Forage of the Month- February

Bramble Tips In early spring when there’s little to forage that’s edible, bramble tips are abundant. These small buds will become new shoots and leaves as the spring progresses. Since bramble plants are invasive in their growing habit, there’s no...
Forage of the Month- January

Forage of the Month- January

King Alfred’s Cakes At this time of year there’s not so much around to forage, but these are a favourite for fire-making. I always keep an eye open for them when I’m out in the winter woods. Their Latin name is Daldinia concentrica and if you break...
Forage of the Month- November/December

Forage of the Month- November/December

Rosehip Vinegar This is a favourite, super-easy recipe. It comes from ‘Hedgerow Medicine’ by friends Julie and Matthew Bruton-Seal. You can easily find loads of recipes for rose hip syrup…but if you want to preserve their goodness without using sugar...
Forage of the Month- June

Forage of the Month- June

Elderflower Cake The fragrant, frothy elder flowers are out now, a lovely sign of summer. Elderflower cordial recipes abound, so here’s a favourite recipe of mine for elderflower cake. I’ve adapted a vegan cake recipe for this too, which you’ll find...