Monday, August 29, 2011
By Mike on Monday, August 29, 2011, 22:09
August 2011 - This doesn't happen often - although hazel trees are common, and produce nuts in abundance year after year, it always seems like the squirrels, mice, jays and weevils snaffle the crop before humans can get a look in.
Time and chance was kind to me on this occasion though and I was delighted to gather a satisfying heap of hazelnuts.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
By Mike on Saturday, August 27, 2011, 22:26
My attempt to home-grow cereal crops on a small scale (Project Wholegrain) is not going altogether as well as I had hoped, so I've supplemented my meagre harvest by going out gleaning.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
By Mike on Sunday, August 21, 2011, 21:59
All along a broad roadside verge near where I live, Horseradish grows - I've been noticing it for years, intending to forage some.
I finally got around to that - and picked some of the flowers to make fritters.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
By Mike on Saturday, August 13, 2011, 21:22
Most vegetable crops that are grown commercially are also popular with small scale home gardeners, however, this doesn't seem to be the case for cereal crops. So this year - 2011 - I'm going to give it a try - growing grain on a very small scale
Sunday, August 7, 2011
By Mike on Sunday, August 7, 2011, 21:44
August 2011 - I went for a sunny, breezy walk atop the chalk downland of Old Winchester Hill. Wild Marjoram is abundant in this habitat - and it's a useful kitchen herb, so I picked some to take home for drying.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
By Mike on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 15:16
This is urban foraging, rather than true wild food, but it's still a great free food resource - Mulberries. Find some of these, and you're in for a real treat.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
By Mike on Sunday, July 31, 2011, 22:48
Many of my past projects have thumbed their noses at convention or have been absurd, foolhardy or otherwise non-conformist, but this one extends the boundaries further than ever.
I'm going to try to make a boat by recycling plastic bottles.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
By Mike on Saturday, July 30, 2011, 12:53
Taking a walk along the sea front at Hill Head on a warm summer evening, I found wild radishes growing on the shingle banks.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
By Mike on Saturday, July 23, 2011, 22:05
This is a substantial and hearty dish of succulent beans in a spicy sauce, topped with fluffy scones.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
By Mike on Sunday, June 26, 2011, 21:37
Here's a quick, simple recipe for light, delicate soft semolina cookies that melt in the mouth.
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