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    foraging recipes

    💜21 Elderberry Recipes: Sweet, Savoury, and Simple 💜

    April 28, 2025 - By 

    Looking for the best elderberry recipes to try? You’re in for a treat! From soothing syrups to zesty jams, elderberries can be transformed into something delicious. In this post, you’ll find 21 elderberry recipes that are fun, easy, and perfect for all ages. Most of the recipes take less than 45 minutes of prep time. Quick Tips Before You Start: Always cook elderberries before eating – raw elderberries can upset your tummy. Cooking makes them safe and super tasty. Always be 1000% sure of your ID when foraging wild food! Read my elderberry medicinal uses post for ID information. Let’s…

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    Wild Edible Mushrooms: 15 Hidden Treasures To Forage And Feast On

    April 22, 2025 - By 

    Ever wondered which wild edible mushrooms are safe to eat and how to spot them? This is a list with pictures of 15 beginner-friendly wild mushrooms that you can forage in the UK. Whether you’re interested in frying, roasting, or adding mushrooms to soups and stews, this guide will help you recognise and safely forage the best wild mushrooms in the UK. Foraging Safety: The Essential Guidelines Before we dive into the list, let’s cover some key safety tips when foraging for wild mushrooms: Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s jump into our list of 15 edible mushrooms that…

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    foraging

    Herbalism Recipes: 7 Easy, Hearty Meals for Your Best Life

    April 15, 2025 - By 

    Herbalism recipes: Easy foraged meals for beginners This post features 7 simple, family-friendly herbalism recipes, each with a key foraged herb. With each dish, we learn how these wild plants support long-term health. Embrace the “food is medicine” philosophy with these wild, seasonal delights. And don’t worry, each foraged ingredient is super easy to ID 😊 Ready to explore? 1. Wild Garlic Pesto Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) is a favourite springtime food found carpeting damp woodlands. Its broad green leaves and starry white flowers are easy to spot – and its garlicky scent is unmistakable. Check this post about wild…

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    Books

    Book Review: John Wright’s The Forager’s Calendar

    March 17, 2025 - By 

    The Forager’s Calendar by John Wright review As a family herbalist passionate about wildcrafting and foraging, I often find myself dipping into my copy of The Forager’s Calendar by John Wright. This beautifully written guide is not just a popular, award-winning foraging book – it’s a year-round companion for anyone eager to connect with nature through seasonal wild foods. A month-by-month companion, year after year Mr Wright’s approach is incredibly practical, offering detailed descriptions of plants, mushrooms, and other edibles you can find month by month. What I particularly love is the way he balances descriptive accuracy with personal anecdotes,…