Haw Jelly – Andy Hamilton
I was first introduced to the delights of haw jelly when it was given as a present from the secret selfsufficientish santa (a yearly tradition on our web forum) a couple of Christmas’s ago and […]
Wild
Sorrel and sorrel pesto
Sorrel is one of those plants that once you find seems to be everywhere! I can’t resist nibbling on the odd leaf while passing. The main wild sorrel you will find is sheep’s sorrel, in […]
Hawthorn Berry Wine – Andy Hamilton
There are always hawthorn berries all over the place in the Autumn and this year I decided that I would make the most of them and drink them. Last year I wrote “There are probally […]
The Common Mallow – Malva sylvestris
The mallow is one the largest and perhaps one of the most useful wildflowers that can be found whilst out walking. Found all over the UK, in mainland Europe, North Africa, Asia and naturalized in […]
Wild Dyes – Wild plants to Dye clothes By Andy Hamilton
If you were a clothing maker back in the early 19th century you would have had to rely on nature if you wished to change the colour of any of your garments; using roots and […]
Sloe Gin – By Simon Smith
Simon has been a friend of mine and Dave since we were teenagers living in Northampton. He now lives in Wookey Hole with a bunch of animals that he has inherited. He has Sloes and […]
Acorn Flour – Andy Hamilton
Go to your nearest park or forest with oak trees in them and collect a bag full of acorns (or as much as you need) Dry them in the oven using the pilot light (‘s’ […]
Nettle Soup
Nettle Soup Recipe Ingredients – 900 grams (2lb) young nettle tips 900 grams (2lb) spinach 850ml (1.5pt) chicken or vegetable stock cold milk 4 cold cooked sausages (vegetarian sausages can also be used) 3tbs soured […]
Wild Mushroom Pate
Dave as a mushroom I made this using Wood Blewits and some small puffballs but any wild mushroom will do. It can be made using normal shop-bought mushrooms but the taste is not nearly as […]