A deeply nourishing broth that brings together the flavours of woodland and shoreline. Earthy wild mushrooms, mineral-rich kelp and aromatic wild greens combine with ginger, turmeric, garlic and miso to create a savoury, umami-rich soup full of depth and character. Warming, restorative and packed with wild ingredients, it’s a beautiful celebration of the connection between…
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Cheryl’s Wild Garlic, Dandelion & Nettle Pesto
A vibrant spring pesto showcasing three of the season’s most abundant wild foods. Wild garlic brings a fresh garlicky kick, nettles add earthy depth, and dandelion leaves contribute a pleasant bitterness that balances the richness beautifully. Perfect stirred through pasta, spread on sandwiches, dolloped onto soups, or served alongside roasted vegetables and wild food feasts. 🌿✨🧄
Kimchi pain de mie
A soft and fluffy sourdough milk bread infused with the tangy, savoury flavour of wild kimchi. The richness of yogurt and butter creates a tender crumb, while the fermented kimchi adds depth, character and a subtle warmth. Perfect toasted, paired with soups, or enjoyed alongside your favourite wild food dishes, this loaf is a delicious celebration of the magic of fermentation. 🌿🍞✨
Bex’s Apple & Spelt Sourdough Bake with Hogweed Spiced Butter
A comforting seasonal bake that combines sweet apples with the nutty flavour of spelt sourdough, creating a beautifully moist and satisfying cake. Served with rich hogweed-spiced butter, this recipe brings together familiar ingredients and wild flavours, making it a wonderful way to celebrate the abundance of the hedgerow in spring and early summer. 🍎🌿✨
Bex’s Nettle and Wild Greens Fritters
A simple and versatile fritter recipe celebrating the abundance of seasonal wild greens. Nettles, wild garlic, dandelion leaves and other foraged favourites are combined with gram and buckwheat flour to create crisp, golden fritters packed with flavour and goodness. Perfect served hot as a snack, side dish or light meal, and easily adapted with whatever wild greens are growing nearby. 🌿✨🥬
Bex’s Nettle Seed, Adaptogenic Energy Balls
Packed with nutrient-rich nettle seeds, nuts and adaptogenic ingredients, these no-bake energy balls are a simple and delicious way to fuel busy days. Naturally sweetened and full of flavour, they make the perfect snack for outdoor adventures, afternoon energy slumps or whenever you need a nourishing boost from nature’s pantry. 🌿✨🥜
Bex’s Nettle & Sea Buckthorn Beer
A traditional fermented nettle beer with a bright seasonal twist from sea buckthorn. Fresh nettles bring a wonderfully green, earthy flavour, while sea buckthorn adds a subtle citrusy tang and golden colour. Naturally fermented using wild yeast, this lightly sparkling brew is a fantastic introduction to homemade wild drinks and the age-old tradition of transforming foraged ingredients into something truly special. 🌿🍺✨
Wild Garlic Houmous
A creamy, flavour-packed hummus blended with fresh wild garlic for a vibrant seasonal twist on a classic favourite. Smooth, savoury and full of spring flavour, it’s perfect served as a dip, spread onto sandwiches, or enjoyed alongside fresh vegetables and wild food feasts. 🌿🧄✨
Bex’s Wild Mushroom Medicinal Brew
Bex’s Wild Mushroom Medicinal Brew
A deeply earthy, fermented tonic crafted from medicinal mushrooms, wild herbs and traditional roots. Turkey tail, chaga and artist’s bracket are slowly simmered to create a rich, nourishing brew, balanced with meadowsweet, burdock and a hint of mugwort. Naturally fermented for gentle fizz and complexity, this wild-crafted drink is a wonderful way to explore the flavours and traditions of medicinal mushroom brewing at home. 🍄🌿✨
Bex’s Honey & Elderflower Sourdough Cake
A beautifully moist sourdough cake infused with fragrant elderflower and sweet local honey. Light, floral and gently tangy from the sourdough starter, this seasonal bake captures the taste of early summer and is perfect served with a cup of tea or scattered with fresh edible flowers.