Foraging, Folk Herbalism, Edible Weeds + Inspiration for a Slow Life

Gorse (Urex Europaeus) Have you ever tasted gorse flowers? They have an interesting slight coconut / vanilla flavor with floral hints which you wou...

Amanita Muscaria mushrooms. This iconic, fairytale mushroom has been used for religious, recreational and even food for millennia, although...

An ode to our native Harakeke (Phormium tenax)... I'm in awe of this hardy coastal plant as I've come to discover a use for every part of the plant...

YARROW Did you know....Yarrow pollen was found in the Neanderthal burial caves, meaning that Yarrow has had a very long lasting relationship with h...

Iceplant / Pigface Muffin Recipe (Gluten/Dairy/Sugar free) This recipe is very forgiving, and one I’ve been using for years. I often add or minus a...

Iceplant (Carpobrotus spp) My favorite new discovery this Summer, known as Iceplant, Pigface or Sour Fig (Carpobrotus species). The taste is just s...

Hawthorn (Crategus species). Hawthorn berries are ripe & ready to harvest right now in New Zealand. These are a beautiful sight when you come a...

Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica). Devil's Apron, Naughty Man's Plaything, Hoky-poky, Jenny-nettle, Sting-leaf, Devil's Leaf, just some of the common...

Fat Hen Sautee Recipe: Pick fresh young Fat Hen leaves. Cut stalks close to the base of the plant. Strip the leaves off the stalks & discard st...

Wild Fennell (Foeniculum Vulgare) Is going nuts everywhere you look right now, just jump onto your local highway to see kilometres of yellow, as fa...

Poor Man's Capers aka Nasturtium pods or seeds. It's the time of year to gather Nasturtium seed pods and make pickle! The brainy looking little gre...

Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) aka Soldier’s woundwort, staunchweed or nosebleed. This aromatic perrenial is well known for it’s wound healing and b...