I love this recipe. The giant puffball is a great meat substitute, like tofu. If you prefer a softer texture you can cut the slices a bit thicker, but I prefer them thinner and crispier. Now, if you like spice like me you can add...
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[foogallery id="522"] Common name: Lime tree, Tilia, Linden tree Scientific name: Tilia species Desciption NB: No connection to citrus lime tree The Tilia species are large deciduous trees reaching the height of 20 to 40 metres. The leaves are heart shaped and initially are light green in colour, translucent and...
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[foogallery id="520"] (The medicine tree) Common names: Elder, Black Elder, Common Elder Scientific name: Sambucus Nigra Description The flowers have large umbels of small white flowers heads that have a distinctive smell that once smelt cannot be mistaken. They appear in late spring, end of April/May. The leaves are green,...
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Polyporus Squamosus [foogallery id="517"] COMMON NAME: Dryad’s saddle, Pheasant back, Pheasant mushroom SCIENTIFIC NAME: Polyporus Squamocus EDIBLE: YES Description This is a relative common mushroom and very easy to spot due to its size from 5cm to 60cm across and fan shaped with a cream upper surface covered in brown scales,...
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What you will need to make 20 litres A brewing bucket that holds 20 litres Plastic bottles to hold 20 litres Sterilising solution Large wooden spoon Tea towel A grater Muslin cloth A funnel A Jug Plastic sieve Juicer Ingredients 20 large heads of fresh elder...
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I run courses/walks that are between 2-3 hours duration and involve identifying, picking and tasting many different edible wild plants and fungi. Initially, the course will involve the dos and don’ts and the laws regarding foraging. These walks will also include insights and knowledge with...
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