Light, fragrant and full of early summer flavours, this Lemon, Elderflower & Nettle Cake combines young nettles, fresh elderflowers and bright lemon zest in a beautifully moist sponge finished with a tangy elderflower syrup.
Tag: wild women
Gluten-Free Vegan Nettle Seed Crackers
Crisp, gluten-free vegan crackers topped with mineral-rich nettle seeds and cracked black pepper. Perfect for pairing with hummus, cheeses, fermented vegetables or your favourite seasonal grazing board.
Date, Almond Butter & DarkChocolate Bark with Nettle Seeds.
Naturally sweet Medjool dates layered with creamy almond butter, rich dark chocolate and mineral-rich nettle seeds. An easy no-bake treat with an optional boost from Lion’s Mane and Turkey Tail mushroom tinctures.
Wild Garlic Focaccia
Light, fluffy and bursting with fresh spring flavour, this Wild Garlic Focaccia is topped with fragrant wild garlic, extra virgin olive oil and flaky sea salt. The perfect bread for sharing, dipping and enjoying alongside seasonal wild food.
Nettle Seed & Chocolate Coated Dates
Naturally sweet Medjool dates dipped in rich dark chocolate and finished with nettle seeds and flowering currant sugar. An easy, nourishing treat with an optional boost from medicinal mushroom tinctures.
Wild Garlic Butter
Rich, creamy and bursting with fresh spring flavour, this Wild Garlic Butter is perfect melted over vegetables, spread on warm bread or stirred through your favourite dishes. An easy way to preserve wild garlic while it’s in season.
Dulse Flatbreads GFÂ
These naturally gluten-free flatbreads combine chickpea and buckwheat flours with mineral-rich dulse and optional porcini powder for a savoury, wholesome bread that’s perfect with soups, dips and seasonal sharing platters.
Sea Buckthorn Curd
Silky, tangy and beautifully vibrant, this Sea Buckthorn Curd transforms Britain’s vitamin C-rich coastal berries into a luxurious spread that’s perfect for toast, cakes, desserts or simply enjoyed by the spoonful.
Elderflower Shorties
Delicate, crumbly and wonderfully fragrant, these Elderflower Shorties are a celebration of one of early summer’s most cherished blossoms. The gentle floral notes of elderflower are paired with the naturally sweet, nutty flavours of buckwheat, almond and chestnut flours, creating a beautifully textured biscuit that’s both wholesome and indulgent.
Sweetened with coconut sugar and enriched with butter (or a plant-based alternative), these shorties have a rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture that’s perfect alongside a cup of herbal tea or enjoyed as an afternoon treat. Naturally gluten-free when made with certified gluten-free flours, they’re an elegant way to preserve the fleeting flavour of elderflower long after the blossoms have faded.
Whether baked for a picnic, shared with friends or enjoyed in a quiet moment outdoors, these biscuits capture the taste and scent of summer in every bite.
Makes: Approximately 20–24 biscuits (depending on cutter size)
Foraging note: Pick elderflowers on a warm, dry day when they’re fully open and fragrant. Harvest from clean locations away from busy roads, and always leave plenty of flowers behind so they can develop into berries for birds and other wildlife later in the season.
Elderflower & Rose Cordial
A beautifully fragrant cordial made with fresh elderflowers, delicate rose petals and lemon. Perfect diluted with sparkling water, added to desserts or enjoyed as a refreshing taste of summer.