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I love bringing herbs and wild plants into everyday life. This is where I will share recipes, remedies, seasonal tips, and anything that I think might be of interest to you!

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RECIPE | WILD GARLIC PESTO

There are a few different varieties of wild garlic growing in Ireland. Allium ursinum, commonly known as Ramsons, is the one most often used in cooking. Wild garlic can be found in shaded woodland areas and can be identified by its pungent garlic smell. It is at its best in early spring, before it begins to flower. Because it has a relatively short season, this pesto recipe is a great way to preserve it for...

RECIPE | NETTLE SOUP

The common nettle, Urtica dioica, is well known for its sting, but less well known for...

THREE CORNERED LEEK

Have you ever tasted three cornered leek? While wild garlic is increasingly popular in recent years,...

ROSEHIPS

Did you know that rosehips have 20 to 30 times more vitamin C compared to oranges?...

BLACKBERRIES

Do you have memories of childhood blackberry picking? Bramble, blackberry or Rubus fructicosus is probably the most well...

GUIDE TO POISONOUS BERRIES

When foraging for wild berries it is extremely important to remember that not all berries are...

IN SEASON | AUTUMN | WILD BERRIES

It’s wild berry season, one of my favourite times of the year for foraging! The hedgerows...

DUBLIN GASTRONOMY SYMPOSIUM

When we hear the word ‘gastronomy’, we often imagine some very complicated dishes, using expensive and...

NETTLES

Do you have a favourite weed? If I was forced to pick one, I think I...

CLEAVERS

When I feel an infection coming on, which in my case often starts with swollen glands...

IN SEASON | SPRING FORAGING

Some of the most delicious and nutritious edible wild plants are at their very best in...