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Cooking “Sous Weed”

July 2, 2016

I get a little troubled by the excess of sous vide cooking in modern gastronomy. Do we really want so much of our food to be swaddled in plastic? Why not instead use the natural seasoning, umami-giving, nutrient-rich and moisture retaining properties of seaweeds?

July 2, 2016
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Wild Garlic Pesto – With Goat’s Cheese & Hazelnuts

March 31, 2016

I’m sure many people already make pesto with wild garlic. The internet is awash with recipes, and really doesn’t need yet another. But I get asked a lot by people on my guided walks for my recipe that i’ve tweaked and refined down the years using only Scottish ingredients, i so thought it was time to share…

March 31, 2016
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An Introduction to Seaweed Foraging

February 11, 2016

All you need to know to get you started foraging for edible seaweeds. Includes distribution charts, nutritional information, harvesting strategies, recipe ideas and an in depth guide to the most rewarding species.

February 11, 2016
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The Wracks – Edibility, Identification, Distribution

February 11, 2016

The wracks make up most of the green-brown mat that lies in the high to mid tidal range, and as such, are most commonly encountered by the average coastal explorer. Although each has some interesting culinary uses, they are mostly responsible for the poor image of seaweed as a food source that pervades the UK.

February 11, 2016
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Forest Kelp and Oarweed – Edibility, Identification, Distribution

February 11, 2016

Both species are large brown to golden brown seaweeds up to 3m long, with flat, finger-like fronds extending from a narrow stem (technically known as a meristem). The best way to distinguish between the two, is by the flattened stem of oarweed that flops limp when exposed, compared to the round, solid stems of forest kelp…

February 11, 2016
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  • About
    • About Galloway Wild Foods
    • Contact Mark
    • Foraging in Galloway
    • Videos /TV/Radio
    • Articles & Blogs on Galloway Wild Foods
  • Foraging Events
    • Foraging Events Calendar
    • Events Near You
  • Foraging Tuition
    • Foraging Tuition and Private Bookings
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  • Wild Food Guide
    • In Season Now
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    • Seaweeds
    • Beasties
    • Invasive Species
    • Poisonous Species
    • Foraging Guidebook Reviews
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    • Responsible Foraging
  • Recipes
    • Cooking with Wild Ingredients
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  • Writing
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