'Totally Wild' Foraging Course May 2025 with Hazel | Delamere Forest in Cheshire UK

Alright Happy Hungry Hibby fam! Did you know there's a whole world of delicious edibles just waiting to be discovered right under our noses... well, maybe not exactly under our noses, but definitely out in the wild!

Today, we're taking you on a foraging adventure with 'Totally Wild' around Delamere Forest in Cheshire (UK). We spent a fantastic four hours with the brilliant Hazel, learning all about easy-to-find and some slightly more adventurous plants and trees.

Please check out 'Totally Wild' website, where they have some great course all over the UK and also offer some of the great foraging books, which I highly recommend...
https://totallywilduk.co.uk/

Hazel was a true expert, and he shared his knowledge in a fun and informative way. We discovered some amazing ingredients that can be used to create tasty and healthy dishes. Whether you're a seasoned forager or just starting out, this video has something for everyone.

Here is the content of findings, in which the majority are covered in this video...

ELDER TREE (Edible - Elderflowers in spring/ summer & elderberries in autumn)
The ‘witch’s tree. Extremely common in hedgerows and woodland edge. Fragrant clusters of creamy flowers make wonderful champagnes, cordials and sweet fritters. The luscious purple-black berries are perfect for wine, jams and syrups. Host tree to Jelly Ear fungus.

WORLDS BEST ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL    • How to Make The World's Best Elderflower S...  
SPICED ELDERBERRY SYRUP    • Spiced Elderberries Syrup & Chutney | Adel...  

COMMON HOGWEED (Edible, very occasionally skin irritant, producing blisters and hives)
COMMON SORREL (Edible)

NETTLES (Edible)
Edible and one of the most highly nutritious plants in the UK, once you get past the sting!
FORAGING NETTLES GUIDE    • Foraging Nettles Guide & Health Properties...  
ULTIMATE NETTLE SOUP    • Nettle Soup | Vegan Recipe | The Forgotten...  

WILD GARLIC (Edible)
One of the tastiest plants to grow in the UK, common throughout Spring and early Summer.
WILD GARLIC FORAGING & RECIPE PLAYLIST
   • Wild Garlic Foraging & Recipes  

HEMLOCK WATER DROPWORT (Deadly Poisonous)
One of the most toxic plants in the northern hemisphere and extremely common on riversides, waterways and ditches.

WOOD SORREL (Edible)
Common, easy to identify and extremely tasty with a naturally sharp, lemony flavour.

CLOVERS (Edible)
Pink, red & white clovers have tasty edible flowers – sweetest when the sun is shining.

ROSEBAY WILLOWHERB (Edible)
AKA Fireweed. Edible pith and flowers. ‘Ivan Chai’ is a decaf tea made from Rosebay Willowherb leaves and was THE tea drink in Britain - (Russia’s 2nd largest export for centuries apparently), until the British East India Tea Company monopolised the market with the drink we know and love today! It’s said to be a good medicinal tea, but also it tastes very similar to normal tea too.

So, grab your basket (or just your grocery list for now!), and get ready to explore the delicious possibilities of foraging with Happy Hungry Hibby! Let's get wild!

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