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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Hi all you kitchen witches and nature lovers. As you know Nessarosa
and I are always trying to get "Oot and Aboot" spring and summer are
herbs and mushroom collecting day in the daytime...as well as long
distance excursions. soooo thought we would post and see if others
have same interest or would like to try.
Just an early heads up. spring is coming.....that means herb
collecting and nature walks in forest.
all are welcome to come when we post or if you post....you might see
us come to you.
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the first herb that would be of interest is: Ransoms (do a Google
search for info and recipes)
Ramsons, Allium ursinum — also known as buckrams, wild garlic,
broad-leaved garlic, wood garlic, bear leek, and bear's garlic — is a
wild relative of chives native to Europe and Asia. The Latin name is
due to the brown bear's taste for the bulbs and its habit of digging
up the ground to get at them.
they start about mid march.....great with noodles as well as
meats....also super healing herb (high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, loosing weight)
If you have this herb near you...please let us know.
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Mushrooms, both Nessarosa and I are skilled mushroom collectors and
experienced with cleaning, storing and cooking. the stuff you eat buy
in ASDA tastes bland and in forest...its FREE food.
mushrooms start about end May.....
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If you do decide to come with us (or go on your own), things you will need.
1. small rucksack
2.knife
3.basket (or cloth bags) NO PLASTIC BAGS....it will make mushrooms go bad quick
4.warm clothes/good shoes
5. something to drink....alot!!
6.something to eat....high energy and filling
Maps are good and also a mushroom/herb reference book....to take notes
and also learn differences (quick reference)
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other things Nessarosa is into and would love to swap info about is
candles, soap and different types of oils Lavender, rosmary, chili,
pot pourri, healing herbs....
So all you Kitchen witches...be prepared.
Hugs,
Lee and Kisses from Nessarosa |
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I (s) LOVE and adore everything the countryside has to offer. My garden i love being in and we as a couple enjoy taking outdoor picture's too. Living in the countryside we have so much at our door  Love our beautiful countryside1 |
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By *araidWoman
over a year ago
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OOhhh I think I wanna be one of the Kitchen Witches - I jjust love that name. lol. I'm into making lotions and potions and love mushrooms - eating them that is.
Do I qualify for membership?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"OOhhh I think I wanna be one of the Kitchen Witches - I jjust love that name. lol. I'm into making lotions and potions and love mushrooms - eating them that is.
Do I qualify for membership?
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no membership needed...just a functioning broom and a bag of magic.
Kisses,
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"I (s) LOVE and adore everything the countryside has to offer. My garden i love being in and we as a couple enjoy taking outdoor picture's too. Living in the countryside we have so much at our door Love our beautiful countryside1"
Wonderful....its the nature that reminds us that there is magic....
Kisses,
Nessarosa |
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By *icboyMan
over a year ago
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You cannot beat getting in to a wood...Scotland have some fantastic wooded areas...secret place...if you sit down in them...you can feel the history...and the magic...
Early Evening is a great time to visit these places... |
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"You cannot beat getting in to a wood...Scotland have some fantastic wooded areas...secret place...if you sit down in them...you can feel the history...and the magic...
Early Evening is a great time to visit these places... "
Could'nt agree more _icboy |
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By *ane DTV/TS
over a year ago
Glasgow ish |
Love up round ardnamurchan, getting off the beaten track..
All the way out to Castle Tioram, up over the hills to the back of Strontian.
Or standing at the foot of the light house at ardnamurchan point with 3000 miles of open ocean between you and America.
Nice cafe there too...
Heading back up north to Orkney at easter... peace, quiet and loads of history.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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early mornings just before dawn, seeing the wildlife in the woods is best, i have deer and badgers on my doorstep..
always been too scared to pick the wild mushrooms but have seen and tasted what can be done with them, will watch out for your posts and see where you are going very interested in joining you
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"early mornings just before dawn, seeing the wildlife in the woods is best, i have deer and badgers on my doorstep..
always been too scared to pick the wild mushrooms but have seen and tasted what can be done with them, will watch out for your posts and see where you are going very interested in joining you"
You just can't beat it, there's a good programme ive been watching. Three hungry boys,last night they were picking wild mushroom's. Im going to buy myself a fungui book so i can tell the difference. Would'nt want to posion anyone lol  |
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I agree nature's larder is great and net forgotten. Why pay when its free. Fond memories of wild sorrel - tangy orange citrus taste. And nothing better walking in a pine forest just after the rain. That pine aroma is one of nature's wonders. Always intrigued by all the names of fungii but not confident to pick them lest i confuse them. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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A lot of the mushrooms are very easy....
stick to mushrooms with "Sponges" under the cap....all yellow are eatable....white is okay too (except a the ones that taste bitter...have not found here in fife)
and Never red sponge.
also "Chanterelle" (google it and look at photo) cant mistake for anythng....and nothing poisonus looks like that
Also "Orange Birch Bolet" (goodle it to) only grow under birch trees...has a orange cap and is soooooooo yummy...nessa and I collect a lot....you can clean and cut and freeze (yes it turns dark blue...and or blackish...but thats normal)
mushroom collecting is easy....just rule oot the poisonous ones and stay away from mushrooms that look similar....
and if you want....come with us one day...lol
Hugs
Lee
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It'd be my luck id choose the ones that would make me very very ill lol  "
only one time....LOL (sorry mushroom collector joke)
its the fear that stops us from trying new things....and afterwards....saying...wow...not that hard after all....
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