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nettle cordial in glass
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Nettle Cordial

Nettle cordial adapted from Galloway Wild Foods recipe Collect nettle tops. Leave on a plate by window- so bugs can escape. Wash with tongs Citric acid 500g sugar 500ml water 200g-300g of nettle tops (collected in spring before plant goes to seed) Measure out sugar. Add sugar and water. Heat Read more…

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By Angelique, 1 yearNovember 12, 2021 ago
Edible plants

Onion weed pesto

Allium triquetrum After returning to New Zealand from the UK, I was looking to make a pesto like Ramsons, Wild garlic pesto. This is as close as I could get and it makes a damn good oniony/garlicky pesto with an abundant weed. It’s found in the UK where it’s called Read more…

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By Angelique, 1 yearNovember 8, 2021 ago
dandelion flowers in vinegar in a jar
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Dandelion flower vinegar

You will need: A glass jar – with a plastic lid or wax paper to put inbetween metal lid Enough Dandelion flowers from a clean area to fill a small jar (save some for the bees and insects) Apple cider vinegar (with the mother) Sterilize your jar. Pick dandelions to Read more…

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By Angelique, 1 yearNovember 7, 2021 ago

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