Tag Archives: wild food

Shrikhand sweet desert (utilizing the flowers of Trifolium spp)

Posted on June 20, 2014 by The Holistic Gardener

ingredients                        400g (1lb) Bio/natural yogurt      5 strands of saffron                    1/4 tsp. ground cardamom           25g (1oz) caster sugar                2 tbsp dried clover flowers 2 tbsp milk                                2 tsp. crushed almonds                                                           fruits to suit the  season or your taste     how to … Continue reading →

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Potato, parsley and chickweed dip (utilizing the aerial parts of Stellaria media).

Posted on June 20, 2014 by The Holistic Gardener

Blend the following: 1 cup chickweed ½ cup parsley 2 cloves of garlic ½ diced onion (small) ¼ cup of lemon juice ( with a drizzle of lime optional) 1 cup water 1 cup milk ½ cup vegetable oil (or … Continue reading →

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Garden fresh pesto (utilizing foliage of Stellaria media)

Posted on June 20, 2014 by The Holistic Gardener

Ingredients: Four leaves of hedge garlic (Alliaria petiolata) Or 1 bulb of garlic to bake. 2g fresh Chickweed (Stellaria media)* 1 garlic clove raw 50g pine nut 150g of feta cheese 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1tbsp lemon pinch black … Continue reading →

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Fiann’s 5 essential Guidelines for Foraging

Posted on June 18, 2014 by The Holistic Gardener

If you plan on picking some wild plants for lunch today or supper tonight then there are some things you should consider to keep the experience safe, ethical and truly tasty. 1. The first essential guideline is ID – don’t … Continue reading →

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