Easy Wild Nettle Soup: A Simple Spring Foraging Recipe
Spring is one of the best times to start cooking with wild foods, and nettles are often one of the easiest plants to find. Although they are usually avoided because of their sting, young nettles are packed with goodness and make a delicious seasonal ingredient once cooked. This easy wild nettle soup is simple, warming […]
Recipe of the Month: Wild Garlic & Cheese Muffins
At A Touch of the Wild, our Wild Tots at Home families have been getting wonderfully creative in the kitchen, bringing a little bit of the woodland indoors! This month’s favourite has been these wild garlic and cheese muffins. They’re simple, tasty, and perfect for little hands to help make. Ideal for picnics, lunchboxes, or […]
🌼 Vegan Elderflower Pancakes – A Woodland Treat to Forage & Feast
As summer arrives in Devon and the hedgerows burst into bloom, elderflowers become nature’s delicate gift and what better way to enjoy them than in a stack of fluffy, golden vegan pancakes? This simple foraged elderflower recipe brings a taste of the wild right to your breakfast table. Whether you’re cooking outdoors with the children, […]
Vegan Gingerbread Cookies: Perfect for Home or Campfire Adventures
There’s something special about making gingerbread cookies during the festive season and even more so when you can choose between baking them at home or cooking them outdoors over a crackling fire. This vegan recipe is simple, fun, and guaranteed to spread festive cheer wherever you decide to whip up a batch. Whether you’re looking […]
Recipe of the Month: Toasted Seeds with Soy Sauce
This Wild Tots classic is just as fun to make at home as it is over a campfire. With just three ingredients, it’s the perfect crunchy snack or topping that kids and adults will love. Whether you’re in the wild or your kitchen, it’s quick, simple, and packed with savoury goodness. Ingredients Method (Home-Friendly) Campfire […]
Campfire Pumpkin Stew Recipe: Perfect for Autumn Days Outdoors or at Home
As the weather turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, there’s nothing better than enjoying a hearty, warming meal. This Pumpkin Stew is not only delicious but also easy to make, whether you’re cooking over a campfire or on your kitchen hob. Ingredients: Method (Hob Version): Cooking Outdoors or Indoors: The Same Delicious Results […]
How to Make Our Famous Campfire Brownie
There’s something magical about enjoying a warm, gooey brownie straight from the campfire. At A Touch of the Wild, our campfire brownie has become a beloved treat for children and adults alike during our woodland adventures. Today, we’re excited to share our unique recipe so that you can recreate this delicious experience at home or […]
Nature-Inspired Chocolate Biscuits
Calling all nature lovers and adventurous bakers! Today, we’re taking a walk on the wild side with a unique recipe for beech leaf chocolate biscuits. These delightful treats are infused with the subtle earthiness of beech leaves, creating a truly special flavour experience. Not only are they delicious, but the beech leaf imprint adds a […]
Try at home: Vegan Banana Pancakes!
Ingredients (makes 6 pancakes)125g self-raising flour2 tbsp caster sugar1 tsp baking powder150ml oat milk¼ tsp vanilla extract4 tsp sunflower oil, for frying1 banana (chopped) MethodPut the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the oat milk and vanilla extract and mix with a whisk until smooth. Meanwhile, chop the banana […]
Try at home: Wild Garlic Bread!
This quick campfire bread recipe is great if you don’t have time to prepare the yeast to make a full bread dough. The ingredients are easy to source and it is very quick to prepare. INGREDIENTS: Makes 1 skillet ‘loaf’ METHOD