My daughter and I wanted to make elderflower cordial this year, as we have wanted to for ages and never got round to it. It was surprisingly easy but used a surprising amount of sugar! We are watering it down a lot. I researched recipes online and got a general idea of amounts and thenContinue reading “Elderflower Cordial”
Tag Archives: foraging
April foraging
I have been picking nettles and wild garlic which I am lucky enough to have growing in my garden. I use nettles in soup and to beef up my stock as it is high in vitamins and iron. My two sensitive tasters will eat soup and gravy made with this (they do not like stewsContinue reading “April foraging”
Food For Free
We have had this book by Richard Mabey for many years and used it to identify plants we can forage. We have not used the fungus section as we would rather have someone with us in person to help identify mushrooms. It is easily picked up at book shops and online and is now onContinue reading “Food For Free”
Autumn walks
All our favourite things happen all at the same time on a walk. We spend quality time together – whether as a family or as a couple, just walking, chatting and enjoying the beautiful English countryside. We are lucky enough to live in a rural area and are surrounded by fields and even a coupleContinue reading “Autumn walks”
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