Recipes
Fungi - Coconut Milkcap Pierogi
Mushrooms & Fungi Recipes There is very little quite as exciting as foraging, searching every nook and cranny of a woodland, hedgerow or field, in the hope of stumbling across one of our fungi friends. Identification of these beauties is almost as enjoyable as eating them - but regardless a vital stage. For novices I would strongly advise going along to a course with a professional. With that experience under your belt pick up a few guide books - it's always worth cross referencing anything with two, or ideally three, good books. Forum and groups are a great way to learn however I would caution that taking ID from just people's word on the internet is dicey! Once identification is certain it's all down to recipes - how to prepare these treasures? Some edibles are better than others and their ultimate is simply cooked gently in butter and garlic. Far too many are written off as being bland, uninspiring, or just not worth it. I've aimed to take some of these and put them to the top of the menu - sometimes all they need is a little love.
Fungi - Coconut Milkcap Truffles
Mushrooms & Fungi Recipes There is very little quite as exciting as foraging, searching every nook and cranny of a woodland, hedgerow or field, in the hope of stumbling across one of our fungi friends. Identification of these beauties is almost as enjoyable as eating them - but regardless a vital stage. For novices I would strongly advise going along to a course with a professional. With that experience under your belt pick up a few guide books - it's always worth cross referencing anything with two, or ideally three, good books. Forum and groups are a great way to learn however I would caution that taking ID from just people's word on the internet is dicey! Once identification is certain it's all down to recipes - how to prepare these treasures? Some edibles are better than others and their ultimate is simply cooked gently in butter and garlic. Far too many are written off as being bland, uninspiring, or just not worth it. I've aimed to take some of these and put them to the top of the menu - sometimes all they need is a little love.
Fungi - Chocolate Robed Jelly Ears
Mushrooms & Fungi Recipes There is very little quite as exciting as foraging, searching every nook and cranny of a woodland, hedgerow or field, in the hope of stumbling across one of our fungi friends. Identification of these beauties is almost as enjoyable as eating them - but regardless a vital stage. For novices I would strongly advise going along to a course with a professional. With that experience under your belt pick up a few guide books - it's always worth cross referencing anything with two, or ideally three, good books. Forum and groups are a great way to learn however I would caution that taking ID from just people's word on the internet is dicey! Once identification is certain it's all down to recipes - how to prepare these treasures? Some edibles are better than others and their ultimate is simply cooked gently in butter and garlic. Far too many are written off as being bland, uninspiring, or just not worth it. I've aimed to take some of these and put them to the top of the menu - sometimes all they need is a little love.
Fungi - Chaga and Spelt Muffins
Mushrooms & Fungi Recipes There is very little quite as exciting as foraging, searching every nook and cranny of a woodland, hedgerow or field, in the hope of stumbling across one of our fungi friends. Identification of these beauties is almost as enjoyable as eating them - but regardless a vital stage. For novices I would strongly advise going along to a course with a professional. With that experience under your belt pick up a few guide books - it's always worth cross referencing anything with two, or ideally three, good books. Forum and groups are a great way to learn however I would caution that taking ID from just people's word on the internet is dicey! Once identification is certain it's all down to recipes - how to prepare these treasures? Some edibles are better than others and their ultimate is simply cooked gently in butter and garlic. Far too many are written off as being bland, uninspiring, or just not worth it. I've aimed to take some of these and put them to the top of the menu - sometimes all they need is a little love.
Fungi - Wood Blewit Risotto
Mushrooms & Fungi Recipes There is very little quite as exciting as foraging, searching every nook and cranny of a woodland, hedgerow or field, in the hope of stumbling across one of our fungi friends. Identification of these beauties is almost as enjoyable as eating them - but regardless a vital stage. For novices I would strongly advise going along to a course with a professional. With that experience under your belt pick up a few guide books - it's always worth cross referencing anything with two, or ideally three, good books. Forum and groups are a great way to learn however I would caution that taking ID from just people's word on the internet is dicey! Once identification is certain it's all down to recipes - how to prepare these treasures? Some edibles are better than others and their ultimate is simply cooked gently in butter and garlic. Far too many are written off as being bland, uninspiring, or just not worth it. I've aimed to take some of these and put them to the top of the menu - sometimes all they need is a little love.
Seaside - Cockles in Elderberry
Who doesn't enjoy a trip to the coast on a sunny day? Or more accurately, when in Scotland, a dreary, dreich, drizzly afternoon. One of the quickest places to pick up a free supper - particularly if you don't count the long walk down to the low tide mark. With all seaweeds found on shore being edible (although some have a much higher culinary pull than others) they are a fantastic starting point for beginners, likewise molluscs are easy to identify once you have got the finding them down. Many edible greens line the upper shore, often complementing fish or seafood perfectly. The biggest caution is to ensure that you check the water quality of the beach before you go, and stay clear of any sewage or outlet pipes! As with fungi or other foraging, it is always best to have a few good guides for reference. Joining a seaside foraging course is an excellent way to get started and build confidence.
Basics - Syrups
As part of a series of basic recipes that can be adapted to create many variations of easy to prepare recipes using many different wild foods, berries, flowers and plants these syrups are a stable of a forager's larder.
Basics - Infusion
As part of a series of basic recipes that can be adapted to create many variations of easy to prepare recipes using many different wild foods, berries, flowers and plants this infusion is a stable of a forager's larder.
Basics - Jam
As part of a series of basic recipes that can be adapted to create many variations of easy to prepare recipes using many different wild foods, berries, flowers and plants this jam is a stable of a forager's larder.
Basics - Cordial
As part of a series of basic recipes that can be adapted to create many variations of easy to prepare recipes using many different wild foods, berries, flowers and plants this cordial is a stable of a forager's larder.