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

~ Onionweed & Miso Pesto ~ Onionweed is back in season. It's not yet in flower and it is definitely not the time to be digging for bulbs f...

Rosehips are in season now, and this is the best time to gather them. After the first frosts, their sugars and nutrients concentrate, making them ...

Chickweed pesto This is one of my go-to ways to use chickweed, especially at workshops. It’s the thing that usually converts people fast. It’s crea...

Nettle & Cacao Truffles / Blissballs / Amazeballs A match made in heaven really. Think plant based super food: yummy, nutritious, good for ...

~ Elderflower Cordial Recipe ~ This is a great alternative to the Elderflower Champagne, given that it's non alcoholic (so the whole family can...

~ Gluten & Dairy-Free Purple Dead Nettle Cake with Mint Glaze ~ This nourishing and vibrant cake celebrates the abundance of purple dead nettle...

~ Purple Dead Nettle ~ Lamium Purpureum Such a beautiful yet understated plant. With her gorgeous orchid like little flowers, delicately detail...

~ Onionweed & Miso pesto ~ OMG the most delicious pesto ever! How did we not discover this sooner?   Last week I made one of my favori...

~ Pickled Onionweed Recipe ~ Like I was saying yesterday, Onionweed is part of the Allium family, just like what you would call 'real' onions. ...

~ Cleavers cold water infusion ~ There's a luscious, fresh flush of Cleavers in the garden, so I'm drinking a cold water infusion everyday for ...

Pickled Magnolia Petal Recipe Glorious Magnolia which flower late Winter & early Spring are stunning, majestic trees, with giant pink & wh...

Hot Lime Pickle Recipe If you have an abudnance of Limes, this is the perfect way to preserve them and enjoy their punchy, fresh flavor all year...