Few wild foods are as abundant or easily recognised as the 3 main ingredients in these savoury spring mini-puddings…

Habitat destruction through unsustainable farming practices, pollution and urbanisation is infinitely more destructive than an army of foragers could ever be. So why are there so many scare stories in the media?

Fruit leathers are simple. You can throw in whatever mixture of hedgerow fruits you come home with, and no need to weigh or time anything. All you need is fruit and sugar or honey to taste to make a delicious, healthy, long-lasting treat that will cheer up any walk or forage with an intense fruit hit.

Some thoughts on territory, secrecy and sharing among foragers

Neoboletus luridiformis, previously known as boletus luridiformis and  boletus erythropus. Aka Red foot bolete, dotted stemmed bolete Edibility – 4/5  – Firm and flavoursome. Almost as good as a cep and less likely to be maggoty. Should always be well cooked – mildly toxic raw. Identification – 4 /5- A solid bolete with a 4 – 12cm velvety tan […]