Events and Courses
Listed as number 12 by The Independant Newspaper in the Top 50 Spring Days Out, April 2010
Wild Food Forage, Cook and Dine!
We are hosting some heavenly events which combine the flavours of the garden and the wild! Held in the relaxing and creative surroundings, this is a unique opportunity to learn the skills of foraging and cooking, from identifying wild foods to creating a delicious 2-3 course meal.
Events include; a leisurely walk identifying edible plants, foraging for ingredients and cooking tuition, before sitting down and dining together. Wild food will be combined with on-site organically grown produce to create, wonderful dishes for all tastes. Available for private events, or check the calendar for scheduled events - Delicious!
Dates: 8th May, 10th July, 9th Oct 2011 3-9.30pm
View a previous WILD & ORGANIC Menu here
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Edible Seashore Day
Spend a day foraging by the seashore, followed by a big beach cook up over an open fire of our findings. Rachel Lambert will be joined by Fraser Christian to co-facilitate this event. Fraser is a fully Qualified Chef and Nutritionist with a passion for Wild food and Outdoor cooking skills. He has also recently lead and instructed the popular River Cottage 'Catch and cook' course.
On this course you will get the skills and experience of both of us, with the bonus of creating a truly tasty lunch, including beverages using the wild flowers and plants. This is a great way to learn how best to prepare and taste natures harvest around the open fire in the great outdoors.
Please bring: Plate, cup and cutlery.
Dates: 1st May 2011
In Your Own Back Yard! - GET TO KNOW YOUR EDIBLE WEEDS
Learn how to turn your unwanted weeds into tasty edibles for your dinner table. I will do a survey of your garden, land and/or local area and help you identify the numerous edible plants available for your use. This is a sustainable and practical way to forage; helping to reduce food bills, and un-necessary gardening, as well as being engaging for all the family. Ideas for uses and suggested recipes will also be covered.
Please enquire about prices and availability.
Nettle Days - from Sting to String
**Available in Spring and Autumn only.
Learn how to turn nettles into tasty and nutritious food and drinks, shampoo for healthy hair, string for practical or decorative uses and green manure to make your garden grow. A One Day event dedicated to 'The Humble Nettle' and celebrating all its amazing qualities and uses. Check the calendar for scheduled events, or contact me to book for groups. (Also available for schools).
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Upcoming events
Seaweed & Coastal Foraging Walk With Seaweed Lunch! - Sun 20th May, 10.15-2.30pm
Coastal & Seashore Wild Food Walk With Tasters! - Fri 25th May 1.30-3.30pm
Eco Art - Open Studios - 2/3rd & 9/10th June 2012
For more information on events, see the calendar.
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