Urban Forage

28/08/2026

🥩🍄 THIS MUSHROOM LOOKS LIKE A BLOODY STEAK! 🤯

Meet the Beefsteak Fungus (Fistulina hepatica) — one of the weirdest fungi you can stumble across in the UK.

It grows mainly on oak and sweet chestnut, and when you cut into a fresh specimen it can ooze a red liquid that makes it look like it's actually bleeding! 😳

🔎 Look for:
🍄 Red/brown, fleshy, steak-like growth
🌳 Usually growing from living or dead broadleaf trees
💧 Reddish liquid when cut
🔴 Tiny pores underneath rather than gills

It’s edible when young, but older specimens become tough and woody, and wild mushrooms should NEVER be eaten unless you're 100% confident in the identification.

Nature really does make some bizarre things… 😂

Would you eat this?! 🥩🍄👇

19/08/2026

🍇 From hedgerow to dessert…

Elderberries are one of those wild foods that can be easy to overlook — but when they’re ripe, they’re absolutely worth collecting. 🌿

I took a basket of juicy elderberries and turned them into a rich, deep-purple juice… then used it to make a seriously delicious dessert. 💜

There’s something pretty special about taking something growing wild around us and turning it into something this good.

⚠️ Important: elderberries shouldn’t be eaten raw in quantity. Cook them thoroughly before consuming, and make sure you’ve correctly identified the plant.

Would you try a wild elderberry dessert? 👀

06/08/2026

NORFOLK SEA VEGETABLES ARE INCREDIBLE - Last of the day, to when we appeared at an event on the east coast of Norfolk, we are very well that weekend.

Samphire
Sea Purslane
Sea blite
Sea Spinach
Sea Aster
Alexander

Thanks for watching we will be back with fresh content tomorrow.

06/08/2026

URBAN FRIED CHICKEN - VEGAN WILD TOWER BURGER.

to this classic, chicken of the woods are out now, paired with hogweed rosti, wild garlic, dryads saddle mushroom, alexander and wild marjoram.

This is a long form video so we will post the other half when we reach 100 likes.

Happy

06/08/2026

RAIN COME MUSHROOM COME - Rain is coming in about 10 days so keep your eyes peeled for these guys from a from 2023

The Truffles are already ripening! And some of the boletes are popping up already!

05/08/2026

YOU ASKED FOR A RAIN DANCE HERE IT IS

The yew is one of Britain's most fascinating—and dangerous—trees. 🌲☠️

Almost every part of the yew is highly toxic, including the leaves, bark, and seeds. Just a small amount can be fatal to people and livestock, so it's a tree to admire, not forage.

But even in death, the yew continues to support life. As the wood slowly decays, a variety of fungi move in, breaking it down and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. These fungi create habitat for insects and other woodland creatures, showing how nature transforms death into new life.

The yew reminds us that nature is full of contrasts—beautiful yet deadly, ancient yet constantly changing.

Have you ever come across fungi growing on a yew tree? Let me know in the comments! 🍄🌲

Woodland Wildlife AncientTrees UrbanForageE IT IS!

28/07/2026

🌿 JOIN THE URBAN FORAGE CREW! 🌿

Were looking for a couple more enthusiastic volunteers to become part of the Urban Forage Crew!

If you love nature, wild food, meeting great people, and fancy learning new skills, this could be for you.

As part of the crew you'll help out on foraging walks and, if you're interested, get involved behind the scenes making wild food products and helping at the Urban Forage yard.

In return you'll get: 🌱 FREE access to our foraging walks
🍽️ A delicious free meal on walk days
🌿 Hands-on experience with wild food and foraging
📚 Learn loads about edible plants, fungi and nature
🤝 Join an amazing community of like-minded people
🎪 Invitations to exclusive Urban Forage events and festivals
✨ The chance to be part of something exciting that's growing every year

No previous experience is needed—just enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to get stuck in.

If you'd like to spend more time outdoors, learn incredible skills, and become part of the Urban Forage family, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Email: [email protected]
Tell us a little about yourself and why you'd like to get involved.

Please like, share, and tag someone who'd be perfect for the Urban Forage Crew! 🌿💚

Models:
Oli from Jess & Dave | VanLife
Christian Amys
Seb Amys
Ama

Mushroom threads by Lucy & Yak

27/07/2026

27/07/2026

🌿 Hogweed: Britain's most underrated wild spice!

Most people walk straight past it… but if you know what you're looking for, common hogweed seeds have an incredible flavour that's like cardamom, citrus zest, coriander and ginger all rolled into one. 🤯

For centuries they've been used to flavour food, and they're one of my favourite wild ingredients. Sprinkle them into curries, cakes, biscuits, cocktails, or even over roasted vegetables for a unique burst of flavour.

⚠️ Always be 100% certain of your identification. Never confuse common hogweed with giant hogweed, which can cause serious skin burns.

Would you try cooking with wild hogweed seeds? Let me know in the comments! 👇

22/07/2026

🌿 Ever heard of elderberry capers? 🤯

Most people wait for the berries... but the unopened green elderberries can be transformed into a delicious wild condiment that tastes surprisingly similar to traditional capers.

✨ Simply harvest the unripe, tightly closed elderberries, soak them in salted water, then preserve them in a vinegar pickle with herbs and spices. After a couple of weeks, they're ready to enjoy!

Perfect for: 🌱 Salads 🥔 New potatoes 🐟 Fish dishes 🥪 Sandwiches 🍝 Pasta

⚠️ Always use unripe green elderberries for capers. Ripe elderberries should be cooked before eating, and other parts of the elder plant should not be eaten without proper preparation.

Have you ever tried making elderberry capers? Let me know in the comments, and don't forget to follow for more wild food ideas and forgotten recipes! 🌿💚