Chanterelles: Sustainable and Considerate Harvesting
June 25, 2020Take a deep dive into the subtleties, science and ethics of harvesting chanterelle mushrooms
Take a deep dive into the subtleties, science and ethics of harvesting chanterelle mushrooms
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Its a mistake to think nettles are only delicious as a super-nutritious savoury food. You can be naughty with them too. I highly recommend making syrups and cordials with them, to make quenching soft drinks in summer, or as a sophisticated addition to cocktails.
I get a little troubled by the excess of sous vide cooking in modern gastronomy. Do we really want so much of our food to be swaddled in plastic? Why not instead use the natural seasoning, umami-giving, nutrient-rich and moisture retaining properties of seaweeds?
Few wild foods are as abundant or easily recognised as the 3 main ingredients in these savoury spring mini-puddings…