Category Archives: Self Sufficiency

Wild Food Recipes – Nettles

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Sarah Cabral

Nettles are another free food in abundance and don’t worry, they don’t sting once they’re cooked! Nettles are high in nutrients, they’re an excellent source of calcium, iron and magnesium. The best leaves to use are from the new shoots … Continue reading →

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Home Grown Watercress

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Sarah Cabral

Watercress is a delicious plant that can be used as a salad or as a vegetable. It can be used in sauces, soups, as stuffing (especially good with fish) and as a flavour enhancer for many dishes. It’s always been … Continue reading →

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Wild Food Recipes – Blackberries

Posted on September 10, 2006 by Sarah Cabral

So, did you go blackberry picking this weekend? I hope so! Like I said in my post about Free Food, now is the perfect time for blackberry picking. There are many recipes for using blackberries; crumbles, jams, smoothies, icecream and … Continue reading →

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Free Food!

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Sarah Cabral

Yes, that’s right – free food! If you know where to find it! This is the perfect time to go foraging in the hedgerows, woods and on the seashore. If you’re planning on going walking this weekend, why not pick … Continue reading →

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