Lemon Balm – Identification, Edibility, Distribution, Ecology, Recipes
July 9, 2019A fabulously aromatic and citrusy member of the mint family, with loads of food, medicinal and drinks uses
A fabulously aromatic and citrusy member of the mint family, with loads of food, medicinal and drinks uses
An introduction to several key members of the allium family for foragers – their identification, distribution, mindful harvesting, dangerous look-alikes, nutritional properties and cooking/preservation techniques.
Here is a quick video on how to put together my favourite wild winter snack from half a dozen wild ingredients that grow right next to one another…
By opening our eyes and imaginations to the full extent of our wild larder, its perfectly possible to make any spice-led dish from around the world using fungi, seaweeds and the seeds, leaves, flowers and roots of common wild plants.
If you come across a plant that reminds you of wild garlic, but has narrower leaves and less of a garlic smell, you may have found wild leeks. These aren’t the hulking great Frankenstein leeks you might expect to find in shops and gardens, but something tender and elegant…