Elderberries are here!

We’re really excited to see all the berries appearing in the hedgerows. We watched and foraged the flowers of the fantastic Elder tree during lockdown and are now happy to see the berries ripening. We posted a recipe for delicious Elderflower cordial and champagne and look forward to sharing our recipe for Elderberry syrup soon. […]

Try at home recipe… Elderflower Champagne

I’m sharing my family secret recipe which I have been using to create this wonderful bubbly for 15 years, it delicious but you’ll need to hoard some glass champagne bottle first as it’s powerful stuff and needs containing! I use champagne corks and wires too. It means you get the full explosion effect upon opening […]

Try at home recipe… Elderflower Fritters

Delicious Elderflower Fritters, perfect for a summer’s day lunch or snack! One of our favourites this time of year, and yes you really can eat the flowers! Ingredients 6 elderflowers heads sunflower oil, for deep-frying 100g self-raising flour 2 tsp cornflour 2 tsp golden caster sugar 1 egg     175ml sparkling water Method Cut away any […]

Try at home recipe… Elderflower Cordial

It’s that warm, sunny time of year when you see those huge white flowers in the hedgerows and smell that gorgeous fragrance. It’s elderflower time! It’s one of our favourite foraging treats at Wild Tots, the possibilities are endless with these flowers. We especially love elderflower fritters. Here’s our easy to make recipe for cordial, […]

Try at home recipe… Wild Garlic and Cheese Muffins

Wild Tots at home have been busy in the kitchen creating some delicious feasts inspired by nature, using foraged ingredients. Our top favourite has been the wild garlic and cheese muffins, delicious for lunches and easy to make with your little ones. You could use 3 cornered leek (a wild plant), chives or spring onions, if […]

Foraging in Autumn: Nuts and Berries

  Autumn has arrived, and as the leaves turn beautiful shades of Orange and Brown, the hedgerows are full of ripening nuts and berries. Here are some of the delicious natural treats to look out for in October:   Hazelnut (Corylus avellana) A common tree in woods, hedgerows and gardens, it bears its crop of nuts […]

Try at home recipe…Apple Doughnuts

This week’s Wild Tots made Apple Doughnuts…. mmmmmmm! Give this recipe a go, and send in a photo for us to share on Facebook! Ingredients 240ml warm water 80ml oil or melted fat 420g plain flour 2 tsp quick action yeast (if using another yeast, dissolve in the water add sugar leave to bubble before […]

Try at home recipe… Campfire Chilli

A chili recipe will definitely take your chills away whenever the cold winter air embraces you. Warm your freezing night with this winter campfire recipe and indulge yourself in a hearty feast. This easy 5 ingredient chilli recipe is the easiest you will ever make. You can spice it up if you like or leave it […]