Sorrel Wire

Sorrel Wire

Fresh foraging, herbal recipes, and seasonal kitchen stories

Dandelion Root Coffee vs Chicory Root Coffee: Taste, Prep and Foraging Compared

Dandelion Root Coffee vs Chicory Root Coffee: Taste, Prep and Foraging Compared

Two caffeine-free roasted roots, one mug. How dandelion and chicory compare in the ground, in the oven and...

Elderflower Cordial, Fritters and 'Champagne': A Forager's Recipe Guide

Elderflower Cordial, Fritters and 'Champagne': A Forager's Recipe Guide

Elderflower season lasts barely a fortnight, so here's how to identify and pick it — plus three reliable...

Nettle Soup, Pesto and Crisps: Three Seasonal Recipes for Spring Nettles

Nettle Soup, Pesto and Crisps: Three Seasonal Recipes for Spring Nettles

Three reliable spring recipes for young nettle tops, plus blanching, safety and bitterness advice for...

How to Cook Foraged Greens: Seven Beginner Recipes for Nettles, Sorrel and Wild Garlic

How to Cook Foraged Greens: Seven Beginner Recipes for Nettles, Sorrel and Wild Garlic

Seven simple British recipes for nettles, sorrel and wild garlic, from soups and pestos to tarts and...

Seven Common Foraging Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Fix Them)

Seven Common Foraging Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Fix Them)

Misidentification, pollution, overharvesting and legal blind spots trip up most new foragers. Here are...

The UK Foraging Calendar: What to Pick Safely Each Month

The UK Foraging Calendar: What to Pick Safely Each Month

A month-by-month UK foraging calendar covering wild leaves, fruit, coastal plants and fungi, with habitat...