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 🪄”
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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”
Birch Polypore
Birch Polypore.Another medicinal power house of a mushroom that has been utilised for thousands of years! BP is very common and as the name suggests is found growing on dead or damaged Birch trees. The best way to enjoy the benefits of this medicine is to slice it up into thin strips, then dry themContinue reading “Birch Polypore”
Hen Of The Woods
This mushroom is highly medicinal. A 2013 study found that Hen is useful in preventing and treating breast cancer. Researchers suggest that this mushroom can fight the growth and reproduction of cancerous cells. Furthermore it’s been found to be efficient in killing human cancer cells. Extracts were taken from Hen, alongside a protein that alsoContinue reading “Hen Of The Woods”
French Sorrel
French Sorrel.Looking for a leafy green to put some spring in your step? Then look no further, as the sorrels are the fuel for the job!There are many different types of sorrels. They do not all share the same leaf structure, however, they do share the same zingy, citrusy and absolutely splendid acidic sorrel taste.Continue reading “French Sorrel”
Water Mint
Water Mint!One of my favourite plants! It has such a distinctive and unique menthol taste and smell to it, that is simply divine. I’m lucky enough to have an abundance of this beauty growing in my local woods. I’ve got a love for water mint tea and have it brewing on the hob on aContinue reading “Water Mint”
Hawthorn Berries
Hawthorn Berries!You can find hawthorn supplements highly priced at your local health food store… or you can simply forage them yourself as we have a true abundance that bulk out our hedge rows.This medicinal berry has been used to treat heart disease since the 1st century. It’s still used at present day to help protectContinue reading “Hawthorn Berries”
Beefsteak Fungus
Beefsteak Fungus! 🥩🍄 AKA Ox-Tounge Fungus! 🐂👅🍄What an incredible specimen of mushroom we have here! This guy looks just like raw meat after being sliced open and allowing for oxidation to happen, which is when the flesh of the mushroom will come into contact with the air and bruise a deep dark red. It willContinue reading “Beefsteak Fungus”
Alexander’s seeds
Alexander’s seeds.Looking to spice up your meals like they did in the medieval times? Then look no further, here we have Alexander’s seeds!A very unique taste, hard to describe, something spicy and peppery, it definitely deserves a place on your spice rack.The seeds start off green and have now dried on the plant, turning black.Continue reading “Alexander’s seeds”