Pickle and Brew

19/05/2026

Jet lagged & sinus infection - this helped so much last week!!!

Healing herbal brews worked their magic - a beautiful synergy of nature’s finest 🧡🌟☀️🌼

17/05/2026

Ever wondered how wild food festivals connect us?

Wild food festivals do more than celebrate unique flavours; they reconnect us to the seasonal rhythms of nature and highlight sustainable eating practices.

At the British Wild Food Festival, you can see this firsthand through foraging walks, cooking demonstrations, and tastings led by experts passionate about the wild larder. For example, our recent festival featured workshops on fermenting wild plants and showcased local producers dedicated to sustainability.

This means attending is not just about food; it's about understanding how eating seasonally supports biodiversity and reduces environmental impact. It deepens our appreciation for nature's cycles and encourages eco-friendly choices.

So, when you next choose what to eat, consider the story behind it. How can wild food inspire your sustainable eating habits?

09/05/2026

There’s a whole list of festivals, foraging wanders and workshops coming up. I am also hoping to attend the monthly Huddersfield Food Circles too 🌱🧡

Link to book events will be posted in the page but to follow and be the first to be notified pl head to - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/pickle-and-brew-foraging-natural-wellbeing-83772751933

🌱🍄🫶🏼☘️🌼

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

Join Tee and Andrea from *Wild Food Wisdom* for a celebration of wild cherries and chai at the 🌱

Learn various methods to preserve and serve wild cherries and enjoy some delicious tasters at this taste and talk event.

We will also craft a classic fermented Ivan Chai tea. This is an ancient and delicious tea made with fermented rose bay willowherb (fireweed) leaves. We are convinced you’ll be converted!

A fun workshop where you’ll discover:
• Ways to identify, harvest and prepare wild cherries
• Simple preservation methods: ferments, syrups, vinegars, pickles & infusions
• The medicinal and energetic qualities of Ivan chai
• How to craft a fermented chai blend & enjoy a wild brew

Look forward to seeing you there - tickets are available via www.britishwildfoodfestival.com

Wild Food Wisdom is the brainchild of Andrea and Tee, lifelong friends with a real love of wild food and a strong conviction that foraging and the connection with nature it engenders, has incredible benefits for mind, body and soul.
We learned to forage with our families as children of the ‘60s, and have built on our knowledge over a lifetime, attending courses, reading…just getting out there and experimenting endlessly with the things we found!
Wild Food Wisdom was born from a deep desire to share our knowledge and inspire others whilst giving us the opportunity to spend outrageous amounts of time in our favourite places… in the woods, on the seashore, meadows and moors!

07/05/2026

Beautiful day - butterflies, sunshine and miles davis 🦋☀️

03/05/2026

They had me fooled 🤍

From a distance the large, glossy leaves looked like giant rubber plants but on closer inspection the fragrant flowers had some recognisable features…..

The large blooms are really beautiful and there’s so many trees here. Meet Southern Magnolias (Magnolia grandiflora) a native magnolia to this area.

They are edible - i made a refreshing tea from some petals, tasted quite lemony, bit of a pick me up.

Really wonderful to meet them on my holidays 🐝🤍

15/04/2026

Mood-lifting, soul-filling, basket-brimming kind of day - nothing quite like it 🍄‍🟫🌱

There’s something so special about stumbling upon a generous flush of St George’s mushrooms (Calocybe gambosa)… and today was magical. It’s hard to describe the feeling - there’s nothing quite like it.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen quite so many in one of my favourite, tucked-away spots. Could this be their year?

They are so delicious pan-fried in butter and piled high on toast… earthy, rich and delicious.

Got me thinking of ways to preserve them 🤍
Have you ever tried St George’s mushrooms? Or are they still on your foraging wish list ? If they are keep your eyes peeled they are out now - happy foraging x

13/04/2026

I had a truly unforgettable day yesterday, surrounded by nature and a wonderful group of Ayurvedic chefs.

We foraged for wild plants and flowers, and I was inspired by their passion and energy - even the hail and rain couldn't dampen our spirits! 🌞☀️

We explored the woods and alongside streams, discovering hidden gems like wood sorrel, wild violets and garlic mustard. I loved hearing about their training with the incredible Bex 🌱

We then shared some wild food-inspired treats. It was a special day with a fantastic group from all over the world, including Norway and Canada! I loved it thank you 🧡