Ice Plant (Hottentot Fig)
The leaves make a great pickle and the fruits are very tasty. It should be noted that this has no relation to what we commonly know as figs (ficus carica). An individual plant can span 50m across!
Now, Let’s Talk Food!
Three cornered leek pasta for the win! This recipe could be adapted for any wild green. Wild garlic is fast approaching, just saying.
Hogweed seeds have an exceptional & unique flavour. Lending themselves really well to desserts. And, in particular, chocolate! This is a foragers take on a famous British biscuit.
Rosehip Soup.. Something a little different to make from rosehip’s this autumn. And equally as delicious as the original!
This lovely take on an old english pontack sauce (Elderberry ketchup) is a great accompaniment to your late summer BBQ’s.
Black trumpet mushroom and black tahini go together like alcohol & bad decisions. Earthy mushrooms with charcoal flavoured tahini. Win.
How to keep Water Pepper spicy! Please read our ID section before consumption.
A brilliant way of preserving chanterelle mushrooms by making a sweet miso. This can be used in a whole host of ways. Additions to soups, stocks, noodles, marinating meat and vegetables. The list is endless.
Okay, okay.. Breaded puffballs aren’t a new thing. But, our upcycled ketchup to go along with them is a brilliant way to use up any waste. And, most importantly, a delicious combo!
The king of all mushroom ketchups! This can be paired with practically anything. We opted for Roquefort & homemade crackers and it’s honestly divine!
Naturally fermented, low sugar lemonade. using the short season black locust flowers <3 They are one of our favourite edible flowers!