“English Summer begins with Elderflower and ends with Elderberries”
The explosion of treasure across the hedgerows is a sight to behold. From the crimson rosehip to the juicy blackberry, signalling it's the time to gather your friends, family and hedgerow bounty and create the most delicious dishes and delectable memories that will last a lifetime.
Let us ignite your curiosity for all the lurks in the hedgerow, from the Red hatted Hawthorn Fairies of the Dooros Wood, to Genghis Khan, the Ancient Greeks and what Bilberries have to do with the Art of Gaelic Seduction.
This book is perfect for anyone starting their foraging journey and for those of you who want to use and preserve the hedgerow in unique and interesting ways. Use our foraging guide to identify everything from Blackberries to Sloes, note down your favourite secret spots, and whip up exciting new recipes from - Crab Apple Chilli Chutney, Naughty Not-ella Choco Hazelnut Spread to Persian Lamb and Quince Stew. We will have you licking your lips just reading about it!
We believe foraging should be part of every family's lifestyle. It is good for your wellbeing, your connection with nature and it certainly makes the kitchen table more interesting!
Tuck this book into your pocket and join us as we start a revolution from your kitchen table.
About the Authors
Duncan Tinkler has always had a keen interest in food- from growing up playing on the mud flats in Leigh on Sea, Essex eating the best cockles, to spending lots of time with family in Suffolk. This is where he fell in love with local and seasonal produce, learning to experiment and create amazing flavour combinations from his family's kitchen table. Duncan has a keen eye for science, and storytelling and brought this all together with his wife Imogen when they created Bangers and Balls - Starting a Revolution from your Kitchen Table. He lives in Whitstable, Kent (where Scuba Diving was invented!) and spends many hours on the beach with his daughter Xanthe and rescue dog Spartacus. He can be found cooking outside in the most beautiful of places.
Imogen Tinkler has been fascinated with fairy stories and the magic of the natural world since she was a child, when she would create special worlds outside in nature with her Mother that allowed children to be children and adults to escape. After a successful career in the third sector working to change behaviours and create social mobility, Imogen decided to create Bangers and Balls - starting a Revolution from your Kitchen Table with her husband Duncan. She lives in Whitstable, Kent, famous for its oysters and pirate alleys with their daughter Xanthe and rescue dog Spartacus. She can often be found bobbing about in the sea as a keen wild swimmer.
Alicia Upton has always been connected to nature. From a young age she spent her summers in the great outdoors, playing barefoot with the chickens in the garden and gathering fresh elderflowers with her family. These experiences have blossomed into a love of the natural world; she now finds joy through foraging, hiking and the occasional sea swim. This inspired Alicia to read Sustainable Product Design at Falmouth University in Cornwall. Alicia inspires people to get outside, benefit from being out in nature and to cook delicious, nutritious food. She lives in Falmouth, with the sea a stone's throw from her window. She can be found (rain or shine) meandering across the wild Cornish landscapes.
