What's everyone foraging at the moment?

Post by **Richard** » 12 Sep 2007, 00:01

Thought I'd ask.

Post by Mo » 12 Sep 2007, 07:57

Too busy in the orchard! Got a few brambles from the field though.

Post by **wendy** » 12 Sep 2007, 08:15

The mushrooms are still going strong here.

Post by **Richard** » 12 Sep 2007, 09:21

I don't fancy my chances with mushrooms. Good on you to have the knowledge.

On Sunday I'm off to the derelict Orchard to help myself.
I've had loads of plums from over the Lane, about to try some Medlars (but don't know what I'm doing!), then the Quinces.

On the proper 'wild', Blackberries, Elderberry are the main hits at the moment.
Not long before the Chestnuts, but have to race the Squirrels.

Ged - you doing much?

Post by **wendy** » 12 Sep 2007, 11:51

Well the quinces are nearly ready. The recipes look ggod. It is just having the courage to have a go. Hate to buy things to go with it, and then not like it.
In my organic box this week. I had yellow beetroot. Not seen that before. So I cooked them and then had them sauteed with onions garlic and balsamic vinegar. Served with rice and salad. Weren't too bad.

Post by **Richard** » 12 Sep 2007, 18:50

Wendy,

Maybe make a teeny jar of jam, one Quince, with some apple mixed in for flavour and pectin value?

lancashire lass · Post by **lancashire lass** » 19 Sep 2007, 09:15

I collected 13 and half lbs of elderberries the other week and there's a 2 gallon wine on the brew at the moment!

Post by Mo » 20 Sep 2007, 20:28

A wheelbarrow wheel.

On our way to Bromyard folk festival we called at a friend, next to her garden is a bit of spinney. Peering over the fence OH spotted a rusty barrow, more holes than barrow. But the wheel was good, our barrow (nearly 40 years old) is good but the axle has worn a hole in the wheel, so it wont turn. So he hopped over and stole it.! (don't tell)

ged · Post by **ged** » 21 Sep 2007, 00:14

:mrgreen:
Hi Richard!
Am busy making apple butter thanx to a generous 'donation' from someones tree.Have my eye on some rosehips for jam and jelly making,but lots going on on the homestead so little spare time at mo.I like the ingenuity of some of our forumer's.......!
atb
ged )c+

(awaiting delivery of nightvision goggles for'other purposes.........)

lancashire lass · Post by **lancashire lass** » 21 Sep 2007, 16:24

Ged,
Can I ask, what is apple butter? This is the 2nd time this week I have heard of it, and now I am intrigued!
^b:

ged · Post by **ged** » 21 Sep 2007, 18:48

:mrgreen:
Hi LL!
Apple butter is a concentrated spread made from apple sauce and spices,it is reduced by cooking in a crock pot or slow cooker(I use a slow cooker)It tastes yummy and makes the house smell all christmassy!There are lots of recipes online for you to choose from.
hope this helps.
atb
ged )c+

lancashire lass · Post by **lancashire lass** » 24 Sep 2007, 10:17

Thanks for that info Ged. I seem to have ended up with a lot more apples than I bargained for this year so I'd better get busy in the kitchen! )t'