Wildbiome Project Diary 2: Autumn 2024 (Part 2)
Wildbiome Project Diary 2: Autumn 2024 (Part 2)
The second part of two autumn diary entries in advance of the Wildbiome Project 2025
What Is A 'Wild Snack'?
What Is A 'Wild Snack'?
A closer look at some 'wild snacks' that have been served on recent 'Forage & Nibble' workshops
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Wildbiome Project Diary 1: Autumn 2024 (Part 1)
Wildbiome Project Diary 1: Autumn 2024 (Part 1)
The first part of many updates about my involvement in the exciting Wildbiome Project in Spring 2025
Introducing our 2025 Foraging Calendar
Introducing our 2025 Foraging Calendar
Jim talks you through our new foraging calendar
Have you got yourself an occupation?
Have you got yourself an occupation?
What it takes to be a Forage Box tutor
A Guide To Our Workshop Formats
A Guide To Our Workshop Formats
Find out which workshop type is the one for you
How To Forage For Chanterelle Mushrooms
How To Forage For Chanterelle Mushrooms
The Elusive Chanterelle: A Shropshire Forager’s Tale
Is Picking Wild Mushrooms Legal?
Is Picking Wild Mushrooms Legal?
To answer this big question, we hand over to expert (and all-round good egg) Daniel Butler of Fungi Forays.
How To Fit Foraging Into Day-To-Day Life
How To Fit Foraging Into Day-To-Day Life
Nick explores how to find the time for finding wild food with a modern lifestyle
Mushroom Foraging in Spring
Mushroom Foraging in Spring
A short video about finding St. George's Mushrooms - a true gourmet ingredient only found in spring
Video: How To Forage Wild Garlic
Video: How To Forage Wild Garlic
It's the biggest foraging 'celebrity' of spring, so here is a short video going into the detail and nuances of foraging wild garlic
Wild Foraged Pie Cooked On A Campfire
Wild Foraged Pie Cooked On A Campfire
Jim cooks a pie on a campfire using foraged ingredients!
How To Forage Wild Garlic
How To Forage Wild Garlic
A comprehensive guide to foraging for wild garlic
How To Harvest Birch Sap
How To Harvest Birch Sap
Jim demonstrates the best way to collect delicious birch sap
What is a 'Forage & Feast'?
What is a 'Forage & Feast'?
Jim quickly runs through how the menu on a 'Forage & Feast' workshop might look
SLEEPING IN AN ABANDONED WW2 GUN TURRET: Shellfish foraging, cooking and wild camping
SLEEPING IN AN ABANDONED WW2 GUN TURRET: Shellfish foraging, cooking and wild camping
Armed with my camping gear, lobster pot, hot smoker and stove, I head off into the British coastal wilderness for a night unlike any other.
It Takes Guts To Be Gentle And Kind
It Takes Guts To Be Gentle And Kind
Why ethics is just as important as sustainability when foraging
Freestyle Foraged Negroni
Freestyle Foraged Negroni
It's the middle of December and things have become quiet in the foraging world. Is there a better time to make myself a drink?
What Will I Find On A Forage Box Workshop?
What Will I Find On A Forage Box Workshop?
It's a safari, not a zoo
Finding Rare and Delicious Mushrooms in Sweden
Finding Rare and Delicious Mushrooms in Sweden
Filmed on a recent trip to Sweden to visit a foraging buddy.
Barefoot Foraging For Wild Mushrooms
Barefoot Foraging For Wild Mushrooms
St. George's Mushroom, Spruce Tips, Firelighting and Cooking
Wild Garlic Pesto and Wild Greens Stir Fry
Wild Garlic Pesto and Wild Greens Stir Fry
Sometimes you just need to go for a dangle in the woods.
Porcini Carpaccio
Porcini Carpaccio
Sounds posh. Probably is. Delicious, though.
Frugal Foraging (Part 3 - Dock Leaves)
Frugal Foraging (Part 3 - Dock Leaves)
This video is the final part of a three-part series, showing just how easy it is to include foraged ingredients in cheap, everyday meals.
Frugal Foraging (Part 2 - Dandelions)
Frugal Foraging (Part 2 - Dandelions)
This video is the second of a three-part series, showing just how easy it is to include foraged ingredients in cheap, everyday meals.
I May Be Paranoid, But I Am No Android
I May Be Paranoid, But I Am No Android
Why I chose to be a professional forager
Winter Coastal Foraging in Robin Hood's Bay
Winter Coastal Foraging in Robin Hood's Bay
Limpets, Winkles, Seaweed and more!
Autumn Mushroom Foraging and Wild Camp
Autumn Mushroom Foraging and Wild Camp
Camping in the woods and foraging for wild mushrooms
Frugal Foraging (Part 1 - Stinging Nettles)
Frugal Foraging (Part 1 - Stinging Nettles)
This video is the first of a three-part series, showing just how easy it is to include foraged ingredients in cheap, everyday meals.
Weekend Walks: Abseiling, Foraging and Temperate Rainforests in Padley Gorge with Nihal Arthanayake
Weekend Walks: Abseiling, Foraging and Temperate Rainforests in Padley Gorge with Nihal Arthanayake
Jim shows Nihal and Hannah some wild mushrooms before cooking them lunch in the woods.
Foraging in The Modern World
Foraging in The Modern World
An article written for 'Wisdom of Old' magazine
Interview for Cumbria.com
Interview for Cumbria.com
We chatted to the lovely folks at cumbria.com to run them through how our foraging events in the area work and how to join in.
Top 10 Most Unusual Lake District Activities
Top 10 Most Unusual Lake District Activities
There we are, in at number 5!
Ground Control To Monty Don
Ground Control To Monty Don
Foraging for wild food starts in the garden
How Foraging Is Helping Mancunians Connect With Nature
How Foraging Is Helping Mancunians Connect With Nature
Read the thoughts of Mancunian Matters journalist, Eleanor Taylor, as she spends a sunny Sunday with Forage Box's Ibrahim in Chorlton.
Islam Didn’t Eat Your Hamster; Change Isn’t A Crime
Islam Didn’t Eat Your Hamster; Change Isn’t A Crime
How foraging can be used as a tool for uniting communities and spreading love not labels.
Looking For Soul Food And A Place To Eat
Looking For Soul Food And A Place To Eat
How foraging can improve our wellbeing
PODCAST: Joy Ethic Episode 12 - A Balanced Life
PODCAST: Joy Ethic Episode 12 - A Balanced Life
A conversation about the relationship between foraging and wellbeing with the lovely Jolene, host of the Joy Ethic Podcast
Seasonality Focus for Wicked Leeks
Seasonality Focus for Wicked Leeks
An article written for the food magazine Wicked Leeks, focusing on seasonality and foraging
Out On The Wily, Windy Moors
Out On The Wily, Windy Moors
Why you should get your wellies on and what you can find if you head off into nature this winter
Wild Garlic Stir Fry
Wild Garlic Stir Fry
Foraging and Cooking on a Kayaking Adventure
Bistort Easter Ledge Pudding
Bistort Easter Ledge Pudding
Foraging, Cooking, Hiking and Swimming in The Lake District
Wild Bloody Mary with Foraged Ground Elder
Wild Bloody Mary with Foraged Ground Elder
In this video, Jim cycles out to the woods in search of ground elder before heading home to make a Bloody Mary in the garden.
Elderflower Sparkling Wine
Elderflower Sparkling Wine
An elderflower sparkling wine recipe video
Mushroom Foraging, Wild Cooking, Hammock Camping and Wild Swimming in The Lake District
Mushroom Foraging, Wild Cooking, Hammock Camping and Wild Swimming in The Lake District
A slow-paced adventure foraging wild mushrooms
Mountain-top Mushrooming
Mountain-top Mushrooming
Featuring Nelly the dog!
Salmon & Sea Spinach Ossetian Pie
Salmon & Sea Spinach Ossetian Pie
I decided to use salmon to go with the sea salty flavour of the sea spinach. Even my kids wolfed it down!
The Guardian: 20 Sustainable Present Ideas
The Guardian: 20 Sustainable Present Ideas
20 sustainable gift ideas for this Christmas
Our Monthly Forage Box Subscription Service Is No More!
Our Monthly Forage Box Subscription Service Is No More!
Our Monthly Forage Box subscription service has now finished - here's why and what comes next
Roasted Cod Coconut Curry with Samphire & Sea Coriander
Roasted Cod Coconut Curry with Samphire & Sea Coriander
"This is a new favourite herb of mine!"
Pork Fillet Stuffed with Black Pudding, Garlic Mustard and a Cider Jus
Pork Fillet Stuffed with Black Pudding, Garlic Mustard and a Cider Jus
A flavoursome, hearty dish!
Hedgerow Salad with Griddled Halloumi and a Pomegranate Dressing
Hedgerow Salad with Griddled Halloumi and a Pomegranate Dressing
You just can’t beat an al fresco salad on a hot summers day can you!?
Pan-fried Trout Cured with Szechuan Peppers, Alexander Seeds and Lemon Zest
Pan-fried Trout Cured with Szechuan Peppers, Alexander Seeds and Lemon Zest
Served with New Potatoes, Fennel and Bistort Leaf Salad, and a Garlic Mustard Mayo
Three-Cornered Leek & Cashew Pesto
Three-Cornered Leek & Cashew Pesto
Another pesto recipe for this notorious wild leek
Crispy Three-Cornered Leek Gnocchi
Crispy Three-Cornered Leek Gnocchi
If you've never made your own gnocci before, it is easier than it looks!
Wild Salmon with Foraged Sea Purslane, Three-Cornered Leek Pesto and Dauphinoise Potatoes
Wild Salmon with Foraged Sea Purslane, Three-Cornered Leek Pesto and Dauphinoise Potatoes
Sea purslane is a great alternative to marsh samphire, or other coastal vegetables
Wild Parasol Mushroom Risotto with Roasted Chestnuts
Wild Parasol Mushroom Risotto with Roasted Chestnuts
This gorgeous autumnal risotto is packed with rich flavours
Salmon with Linguine, Wild Garlic and Asparagus
Salmon with Linguine, Wild Garlic and Asparagus
This recipe is a pure celebration of one of my favourite foraged ingredients
Pork Chops with Common Hogweed Seed Salt Rub and Kohlrabi, Apple and Ground Elder Slaw
Pork Chops with Common Hogweed Seed Salt Rub and Kohlrabi, Apple and Ground Elder Slaw
A beautiful dish, made by pulling many wild elements together.
Hand-Dived Scallops with Wild Garlic Butter
Hand-Dived Scallops with Wild Garlic Butter
This is an effortless dish that would make for a show-stopper starter
Fresh Farfalle Pasta with Fresh Sea Purslane, Watercress and Anchovies
Fresh Farfalle Pasta with Fresh Sea Purslane, Watercress and Anchovies
Fresh pasta I find really lends itself to using just butter or olive oil along with fresh herbs, including wild Sea Purslane
Three-Cornered Leek Pesto
Three-Cornered Leek Pesto
A beautiful pesto made from an invasive allium
Fish Tortillas with Garlic Mustard Chimichurri and Wilted Bistort Leaves
Fish Tortillas with Garlic Mustard Chimichurri and Wilted Bistort Leaves
Make the most of nature's larder with this fish tortilla recipe
Cornish Hake with Wild Samphire, Vine Tomatoes and Clams
Cornish Hake with Wild Samphire, Vine Tomatoes and Clams
This show-stopper recipe looks sensational but is curiously easy, relying very much on the quality of its ingredients.
Cod en Papillote with Wild Alexander Leaves, Roast Fennel and Saffron Aioli
Cod en Papillote with Wild Alexander Leaves, Roast Fennel and Saffron Aioli
With a taste between celery and parsley but more sophisticated, young Alexander leaves can be roughly chopped and used as a fragrant garnish
British Trout with Fresh Horseradish Potatoes, Watercress and Beetroot
British Trout with Fresh Horseradish Potatoes, Watercress and Beetroot
I just can't get over the vibrant colours on this plate!
Breaded Coley with Three-Cornered Leek Tartare Sauce and Sautéed Sea Radish
Breaded Coley with Three-Cornered Leek Tartare Sauce and Sautéed Sea Radish
The mild bitter flavour of the leeks combined with juicy capers, gherkins and lemon juice make for a sumptuous tartare sauce
Baked Eggs With Wild Garlic, Peppery Rocket and Harissa Yoghurt
Baked Eggs With Wild Garlic, Peppery Rocket and Harissa Yoghurt
This recipe combines wild garlic with peppery rocket, courgettes and lemon zest.
Acorn Fettuccine With A Creamy Wild Mushroom and Spinach Sauce
Acorn Fettuccine With A Creamy Wild Mushroom and Spinach Sauce
The acorn flour in this dish gives the fresh pasta a delightful nuttiness
Learn How To Forage With Forage Box
Learn How To Forage With Forage Box
Jim invites you to join us on one of our popular foraging workshops
Workshop Safety Policy, Cancellation and Other Relevant Information
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Workshop Kit List
Workshop Kit List
What to bring with you on a Forage Box workshop
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