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Elder flower from the Elder tree which also gives us Elder berries later on in the year. Sambucus meaning a “gift from the gods”. ☀️ Elderflower is amazing and has so many health benefits it is a diuretic, laxative, antispetic, antiviral and also has anti-inflammatory properties. 🌸 The flowers are known for their high antioxidant content andContinue reading “Elderflower and Strawberry 🍓 Cheesecake”

You can make so many amazing things with Elder flower. These ice lollies are perfect for a hot day. I have some ice lolly moulds but if you don’t you could use glasses or old yoghurt pots with plastic spoons for the handle. Make sure with have enough room in your freezer to freeze theseContinue reading “Elder Flower Ice Lollies”

Dandelions are everywhere right now. They are such an amazing plant too. They will brow just about anywhere and are so resilient. We have some growing through concrete. Every part of the dandelion is edible, the leaves the root and the petals. Packed with vitamins and minerals, they are a great forage. They are alsoContinue reading “Dandelion Doughnuts”

It is the perfect time for cherry blossom jam. The cherry trees are in full blossom and they look amazing. It doesn’t last long though so if you want to make Jam you do need to be quick. One great thing about the cherry blossom petals is you can take the loose petals without effectContinue reading “Cherry 🍒 Blossom 🌸 Jam”

I love wild garlic and I love hummus so this was a great way to combine the two. If you haven’t made hummus before, it is really easy and tastes so much better than shop bought. You only need about a handful of wild garlic for this recipe. Do make sure you definitely have gotContinue reading “Wild Garlic Hummus”

Dandelion honey does indeed taste like honey. It is more of a syrup really or could be a jam if you let it thicken. It tastes delicious and is great way to weed your garden, have fun with the kids and have a tasty treat. There are so many dandelions that you don’t have toContinue reading “Dandelion Honey”

It’s wild garlic or Ransoms season. You will definitely smell it before you see it. It has a strong garlic smell which is the best indicator for identification. Wild garlic is another really nutritious wild edible. It contains vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and copper. Studies have shown that it may helpContinue reading “Wild Garlic Pesto”

We love nettles (Urtica Dioica) here at Forgotten Forest. They are so nutritious. Full of vitamins and minerals. It has vitamin A C K and B. It is full of iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium as well as many others. It act as an antioxidant inside your body to protect you from freeContinue reading “Nettle Pasta”

These wild garlic breakfast muffins are delicious and easy to make. Perfect, now the wild garlic is popping up in some places. Remember to forage sustainably and make sure you are 100 percent on your identification. There are some poisonous lookalikes. The give away is their strong garlic scent when you rub the leaves. YouContinue reading “Wild Garlic Breakfast Muffins”