Another little experiment, this time I m playing around with fermenting nettles. Having an abundance of them all around us this time of the year, and having an obession with fermenting everything under the sun, the choice was pretty clear. In addition, by fermenting nettles you not only get the nutritious benefits of the nettleContinueContinue reading “Lactofermented nettles”
Category Archives: Plant recipes
Nettle and wild sorrel risotto
So this little recipe came from what was available at my most recent bothy trip which ended in fact today. For anyone that doesn’t know, bothies are little huts dispersed in remote locations offering temporary shelter to passer bys and walkers. They are a brilliant choice for low budget holidays as they are free, butContinueContinue reading “Nettle and wild sorrel risotto”
Forager’s Spruce tip soda
Continuing my spruce tip extravaganza weekend that included this lovely spruce tip hydromel, I decided to delve once again in the world of home made sodas. For those of you who have not explored this yet, homemade sodas are a fantastic way to create your own tastes and aromas in the beautiful bubbliness offered byContinueContinue reading “Forager’s Spruce tip soda”
Spruce tip hydromel
Going through last year’s foraged goodies I came upon a bag of dehydrated spruce needles. Having already done fermented spruce tip syrup (which coincidentally turns into a delicious spruce/forest tasting liquor!) , I was wracking my brain to come up with another recipe. So I decided on a couple of things. I would experiment withContinueContinue reading “Spruce tip hydromel”
Hawthorn ketchup
Take a look at this post to learn more about hawthorn, its rich folklore and medicinal properties! Abundant with fruit this time of the year, it makes our walks beautiful and bountiful as a single tree can be covered in fruit. Even so, be mindful of your foraging as the fruit is an important foodContinueContinue reading “Hawthorn ketchup”
(Fer)mental Greens 