forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 We have really successful allotment/veg plot thread so how about a foraging thread? I went out with the dog grabbed some pears for dessert sloes for sloe gin of course and Handful of small blackberries for my parakeet. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I do grab a few apples plums and blackberrys. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeppi26 1,855 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 There's a massive house at the end of my street garden is a right state tho. But I here is some big plum apple and pear trees in there. the kids are always bringing them home little shits just get through the fence and up the trees while there mate look out out for anyone coming lol 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil cooney 10,415 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Don't think I've ever seen wild pears ? Sounds nice. Haven't seen any sloes as good as them yet either. I'm keen to fry some Giant Puffball in a bit of butter but every time I see one I have my hands full. Seen 2 this morning and yes, had 6 dogs to exercise so hands were full again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I was shocked how big some of the sloes were proper little plums, the pears are off a tree that stand s just inside an arable field, few crab apple trees in hedgerows here to, There are lots of rose hips here atm ,next week might try making syrup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I was shocked how big some of the sloes were proper little plums, the pears are off a tree that stand s just inside an arable field, few crab apple trees in hedgerows here to, There are lots of rose hips here atm ,next week might try making syrup. Theres lots of rose hips and crab apples were i mooch what syrup do you make. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I've never mad it before but it's rosehip syrup ,supposed to be good for kids . https://www.rivercottage.net/recipes/rosehip-syrup I seen some puffballs other week in sheep field but they were gone couple days later. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Cheers ill try that.what are poofballs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 http://www.wildfooduk.com/mushroom-guides/giant-puff-ball-mushroom/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Never seen them.they look tasty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squeamish5 309 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I was shocked how big some of the sloes were proper little plums, the pears are off a tree that stand s just inside an arable field, few crab apple trees in hedgerows here to, There are lots of rose hips here atm ,next week might try making syrup. I came across a lone bush of big sloes, wondered if they might be bullaces? They weren't as turn-your-mouth-insideout as sloes generally taste. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,035 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Puffballs are under rated. Cut the m into inch slices, cook in olive oil for not too long and have them with a nice fried breakfast. They are very nice. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil cooney 10,415 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 That's what I've been told Jok and that's why I'd love to try them. Also seen on telly one being stuffed with game and baked in the oven, looked nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeppi26 1,855 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 http://www.wildfooduk.com/mushroom-guides/giant-puff-ball-mushroom/ I am abut green on foraging mushrooms so excuse my ignorance but are the puff balls like the ones when you kick them they let out a yellow/brown dust??? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Dunno,never kicked one,lol, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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