Alright Happy Hungry Hibby fam! Did you know there's a whole world of delicious edibles just waiting to be discovered right under our noses... well, maybe not exactly under our noses, but definitely out in the wild!
Today, we're taking you on a foraging adventure with 'Wild Foods UK' near Delamere in Cheshire. We spent a fantastic four hours with the brilliant Karl, learning all about easy-to-find and some slightly more adventurous plants and mushrooms. As an intermediate forager,
Please check out 'Wild Food UK' website, where they have some great course all over the UK and also offer some of the great foraging books, which I highly recommend...
www.wildfooduk.com
www.wildfooduk.com/foraging-trips
Also really enjoyed the Glamping Site 'Lloyd Meadow' which was a real hidden gem. Run by the lovely Sarah (& Danny) who kindly gave us an introduction and insight. Please check out their website, where you can glamp, forage and feast on the fat of the land...
www.lloydsmeadowglamping.co.uk
Karl was a true expert, and he shared his knowledge in a fun and informative way. We discovered some amazing ingredients that can be used to create tasty and healthy dishes. Whether you're a seasoned forager or just starting out, this video has something for everyone.
Here is the content of findings, in which the majority are covered in this video...
GROUND IVY (Edible)
ELDER TREE (Edible - Elderflowers in spring/ summer & elderberries in autumn)
The ‘witch’s tree. Extremely common in hedgerows and woodland edge. Fragrant clusters of creamy flowers make wonderful champagnes, cordials and sweet fritters. The luscious purple-black berries are perfect for wine, jams and syrups. Host tree to Jelly Ear fungus.
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SPICED ELDERBERRY SYRUP • Spiced Elderberries Sy...
ROWAN (Edible)
COMMON HOGWEED (Edible, very occasionally skin irritant, producing blisters and hives)
HAIRY BITTERSRESS (Edible)
SHEEP'S SORREL (Edible)
COMMON SORREL (Edible)
DOG VIOLET (Edible)
PRIMROSE (Edible)
JELLY'S EAR (Edible)
YARROW (Edible)
NETTLES (Edible)
Edible and one of the most highly nutritious plants in the UK, once you get past the sting!
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WILD GARLIC (Edible)
One of the tastiest plants to grow in the UK, common throughout Spring and early Summer.
WILD GARLIC FORAGING & RECIPE PLAYLIST
• Wild Garlic Foraging &...
GARLIC MUSTARD (Edible) AKA Jack by the HedGE. Extremely common and edible, though sometimes very bitter - it can be a love it or hate it plant! Try the young leaves and flowers for a milder taste.
HEMLOCK WATER DROPWORT (Deadly Poisonous)
One of the most toxic plants in the northern hemisphere and extremely common on riversides, waterways and ditches.
WOOD SORREL (Edible)
Common, easy to identify and extremely tasty with a naturally sharp, lemony flavour.
CLOVERS (Edible)
Pink, red & white clovers have tasty edible flowers - sweetest when the sun is shining.
LESSER CELANDINE (Edible)
Common early Spring yellow flowering plant with tiny edible root tubers.
ROSEBAY WILLOWHERB (Edible)
AKA Fireweed. Edible pith and flowers. ‘Ivan Chai’ is a decaf tea made from Rosebay Willowherb leaves and was THE tea drink in Britain - (Russia’s 2nd largest export for centuries apparently), until the British East India Tea Company monopolised the market with the drink we know and love today! It’s said to be a good medicinal tea, but also it tastes very similar to normal tea too.
So, grab your basket (or just your grocery list for now!), and get ready to explore the delicious possibilities of foraging with Happy Hungry Hibby! Let's get wild!
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