Ok, this particular recipe is not something I foraged, as unfortunately sardines dont grow on trees (I wish they would though). This recipe is something I have wanted to play with for a while. It is an ancient greek fish sauce, not unlike the one that you can find in Thai restaurants and supermarkets. TheContinue reading "Garum- The ancient Roman fish sauce"
Lactofermented nettles
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 nettleContinue reading "Lactofermented nettles"
Nettle- Urtica dioica
nother beautiful plant that is abundant this time of the year is nettles. A barefoot gardener’s nightmare, nettles are well known for their horrible sting that can dampen your outdoors adventures. That is, however, where the dangers of the nettle plant end. Nettles are fantastic plants for your health. Caution is needed though- it isContinue reading "Nettle- Urtica dioica"
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, butContinue 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 byContinue reading "Forager’s Spruce tip soda"
(Fer)mental Greens 