On the hunt for Rosehips and the Dog Rose
Úna-Minh Kavanagh Rosehip (Rosa canina)In Irish: mogóir róis You don’t have to go deep into the forest to forage. Today we’re looking at the juicy red and delicious rosehips. Rosehip They grow…
Urban foraging for Pineappleweed
Pineappleweed (Matricaria discoidea)In Irish: Lus na hiothlann Eat the weeds. You don’t have to go deep into the forest or out into the wilds to forage. Urban foraging in towns…
Mushroom Foraging: Hunting for Chanterelles
Chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius)In Irish: cantarnaid If you’re a fan of foraging food in Ireland this site is for you. This time we’re in the woods and foraging for mushrooms, specifically…
Coastal Foraging for Laver / Nori Seaweed
Laver – Porphyra(In Irish – Sleabhac) If you’re a fan of foraging food and finding edible treats in the wild, this series is for you. This time we’re back on…
The Lowdown: Metal Gear Solid Rations
Those who know me, know that I’m a geek at heart, and while I love foraging and cooking real food, I’m also very much into what is portrayed in games,…
Top 9 Chinese Food Movies
“To the ruler, the people are heaven; to the people, food is heaven” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. There is a lot to love about Chinese food movies. Chinese cuisine, renowned…
Foraging for Marsh Samphire: Identification and Edibility
Marsh Samphire – Salicornia europaea(In Irish: Lus na Gloine) Wild food is plentiful along the Irish coast (especially the West) and today we’re looking at another delicious plant you can…
Learn all about foraging Dulse / Dillisk
Dillisk / Dulse – Palmaria palmata(In Irish – Duileasc) Wild food, ahoy – Grab your buckets and scissors, and we’re off on another seaside adventure! This week I’m taking a…
Foraging for Comfrey – Use it as a fertiliser and more!
Comfrey – Symphytum officinale(In Irish – meacan compair / lus na gcnámh briste) A little knowledge goes a long way! Comfrey Symphytum known by the common name comfrey comes from…
Foraging for Pepper Dulse: The Truffle of the Sea
Pepper Dulse: Osmundea pinnatifida(In Irish: Miobhán) If you’re a fan of foraging food and finding edible treats in the wild, this series is for you. For those who’ve been following…