Summer Foraging
I recently went on another day’s foraging workshop with Jacqueline, who is a fount of fascinating information about the food and medicine in the plants we pass every day. This time we found some of the […]
Salsa Verde
A good Salsa Verde recipe is full of flavour, healthy and so versatile. You can adapt it to your taste and use many different herbs or leafy greens and their stalks. True to its name – Salsa verde […]
Garlic Mustard Pesto
If you have been foraging and gathered a basketful of garlic mustard greens, this pesto recipe is for you! Pesto is easy to make and a versatile addition to many meals. This pesto serves two and is […]
Foraging in Spring
I recently went on a day’s foraging workshop with a wonderful French lady and her dog. It was fascinating to identify and collect some fresh, nutritious and free food while enjoying an energising walk in the sunshine. […]
Foraging: Finding nature’s bounty
There is a beautiful poem by John Keats which I think you will be familiar with and which, like me, you probably think about at this time of year. The first stanza is especially evocative: Season of […]
Elderberries and their anti-viral properties – pick them while you can!
Elderberries (Sambucus Nigra) have long been known to have health-giving properties to keep people healthy during the cold and flu season. They have high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants. They are rich in flavonoids, especially anthocyanins which […]