A glorious carpet of sunshine, these beautiful flowers light up the woodland floor in the early spring. Before they flower the young leaves can be eaten in a salad and are loaded with vitamin C. The roots are the real prize, but must be cooked before consuming. They have traditionally been used to help aidContinue reading “Lesser Celandine”
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Wild Carrot
🥕I love a good carrot, many of the carrots that we have access to in the supermarkets are very bland in comparison to the real deal. The wild carrot root has such a strong carrot smell and taste.It is best to harvest the roots in their first year of growth as they are less fibrous.Continue reading “Wild Carrot”
Dandelion Roots
Looking for something to improve your digestive system and help balance your blood sugar levels? Want that something to be free? Then look no further than your garden! Dandelion roots are best to harvest in the spring and autumn when they’re in their early stage of growth, before the roots have sent lots of theirContinue reading “Dandelion Roots”
Yellow Stagshorn
These guys are loud and proud, they entice you over to marvel at their beautiful. Looking like some lost coral from the reef that’s found it’s way to the woodland. Although they lack in flavour Yellow Stagshorns are edible and will elevate the appearance of almost any dish as a garnish. They have a veryContinue reading “Yellow Stagshorn”
Turkey Tail Mushroom
This is personally my most consumed mushroom. I have Turkey Tail Tea with other foraged ingredients on a near continuous cycle at home, all year round!You can find it growing in vast quantities in a single spot. It’s easy to dry out and preserve, even resting on the window seal works most of the time.Continue reading “Turkey Tail Mushroom”
White Dapperling
This all white beauty is not for the novice forager as it has some extremely dangerous look-a-likes! A rule of thumb for the novice forager is to avoid all mushrooms with WHITE GILLS as many of the highly poisonous ones have them. (The deadly Amanita species Deathcap and Destroying Angel have white gills.)This mushroom hereContinue reading “White Dapperling”
Sweet Chestnut
Sweet Chestnut!These prickly little beauty’s are ready for collection. Though you must be quick in the race to them as you will have plenty of competition! 🐿 Absolutely gorgeous nuts, especially when roasted in the oven. Sweet Chestnuts are loaded with antioxidants and packed with vitamin C! There is a long list of health benefitsContinue reading “Sweet Chestnut”
Liberty Cap 🪄
Now this is where the magic happens! 🪄 We are currently living within a society here in England where by, any citizen caught picking these mushrooms in their 100% natural form are deemed criminal. We have collectively decided they should be punished with a maximum penalty of 7 YEARS in prison.👮♂️🍄 Now, not all citizensContinue reading “Liberty Cap 🪄”
Porcini
Porcini! AKA CEP, Penny Bun.One of the highest prized wild mushrooms on the menu for many foragers and fine diners! An absolute beauty of a mushroom. Such incredible taste, smell and texture. These mushrooms are loaded with iron, fiber and are also extremely high in protein. They’re jam packed with antioxidants to help the bodyContinue reading “Porcini”
Bearded Milkcap
Bearded Milkcap. ⚠️This mushroom is described as inedible in many books as it contains toxins that can only be removed when cooking. However, the Russians and the Finnish have been consuming this mushroom for many moons. As mentioned they cook the mushroom to remove toxins which then makes it edible. It’s also a familiar practiceContinue reading “Bearded Milkcap”