How to catch & cook crayfish in BC
A really fun summer activity in rivers systems in the Pacific Northwest. Crayfish (crawfish) are super tasty and easy to catch
How to make an osoberry shrub cocktail
Osoberry is a native BC coastal berry shaped like a small deep purple plum. They are perfect in recipes for shrubs or vinegar syrups which are made with very ripe fruit. Add a soda water if you want a non-alcoholic version or Prosecco if you want to start the party.
Seasonal foraging chart for BC & Washington
Seasonal foraging chart for southern BC, Pacific Northwest
What to do if you eat a poisonous mushroom…
If you think someone may have eaten a poisonous mushroom: stay calm. In British Columbia, call the 24h hotline of DPIC (Drug and Poison Information Center) at 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911, and contact your physician or local health care provider. Elsewhere, search for your local poison information center.
Dandelion marmalade recipe
I love wild twists on old favourite recipes, this one is spectacular. The original recipe was radicchio marmalade from Cin Cin Restaurant in Vancouver. Our twist is to use foraged dandelion greens and flowers instead of radicchio. Serve with duck or on buttered toast.
Wild mushroom ratatouille recipe
Wildflower chocolate cake recipe by Chef Robin. Using her native flowering currrant blossoms, but you can use rose petals too.
Oyster mushrooms
Wild oyster mushroom growing on alder wood in BC in Spring… the hunting begins:)
Wildflower Chocolate Cake
Wildflower chocolate cake recipe by Chef Robin. Using her native flowering currrant blossoms, but you can use rose petals too.
Turkey Tail Tea – A medicinal mushroom
Turkey Tail mushrooms (Trametes Versicolor) are a beautiful and plentiful mushroom species that can be used to boost your immune system.
How to cook crispy fish
I love salty crispy fish skin, but it’s so easy to mess this step up. Here are foolproof tips for frying the perfect fish. Trout is a good fish to experiment with as it’s affordable and a fairly thin fillet, so the skin is all important.
