Forage Crete

16/09/2020

Last year I had the privilege of participating in the Gastronomic Day of Forgotten Plants organised by Eixarcolant. I cannot express what an amazing, unique event this is for wild (plant) food lovers. They are running the event again this year. If you are in the Catalonia area in early October, do yourself a favour and pay them a visit.

TALLERS PER ADULTS

5a Jornada Gastronòmica de les Plantes Oblidades, 3 Octubre 2020 Igualada.

És moment d’experimentar, sense deixar de complir les mesures sanitàries! 👨🏽‍🦱👩🏽‍🦱😷 T’oferim 16 tallers duts a terme pels millors experts on les plantes silvestres i les varietats tradicionals oblidades seran les protagonistes. 🌿 Podràs fer oleats, encens, carmanyoles o pastisseria silvestre! També podràs posar en pràctica la cistelleria i descobrir la garrofa o els aglans a la cuina, entre d'altres! 😉

📌 Ubicats al C/Esquiladors i C/Trinitat
Inscripcions a 👉https://eixarcolant.cat/jornada/programa

14/09/2020

Friends, in this crazy year, Forage Crete is taking a bit of a hiatus. Still doing work in the background and planning exciting things for when things are back to (the new) normal. Looking forward to seeing you all then. Take care, stay safe, keep calm.

17/05/2020

Summer has made a fierce entrance!

01/05/2020

Happy May!

23/04/2020

Elder trees are not very common in Crete but I was lucky enough to stumble upon a few and collected their flowers to make elderflower champagne. First try ever. It’s quietly brewing now. Have you made it before? Any advice?

#σαμπούκος #κουφοξυλιά

18/04/2020

Even grown-ups appreciate the kindness of parents. Feeling so grateful (and proud that they’re staying home).

24/03/2020

Friends, stay home and let time slowly bring back normality. If you’re alone, give yourself a hug and do things that fulfill you. If you’re with friends or family, be grateful, give them a hug and maintain peace. In the meantime, find solace in thinking that nature is continuing on its course, spring is with us and summer will be here soon. Be well, be safe.

19/03/2020

Nature is our supermarket these days. No queues there. #χορτα #χορτοπιτακια

16/03/2020

Nettles are in season! During these times, foraging in nature is such a lovely escape for the body and mind. These nettles (Urtica urens) stang like hell, even through thick gloves. No wonder they’re also known as burning nettles. Thankfully, dock leaves growing nearby provided instant treatment. Despite the (multiple) stings, the bounty was well worth it. Made a great nettle pie and dried a few for nettle tea. #τσουκνιδες #τσουκνιδοπιτα #τσαιτσουκνιδα

19/02/2020

Spring is just around the corner

13/01/2020

A sunny good morning from Crete! The mountains are covered in snow. Winter is here and we love it!

27/12/2019

Salad with 9 wild greens after a foraging walk.

1. Brighteyes (Γαλατσίδα)
2. Dandelion (Πικραλίδα)
3. Hawksbeard (Γλυκοσυρίδα)
4. Fennel (Μάραθο)
5. Sow thistle (Τσόχος)
6. Wild carrot (Σταφυλινάκας)
7. Wild parsley (Αγριομαϊντανό)
8. A few leaves of wood sorrel (Ξυνήθρα)
9. White hedge-nettle (Λαγουδόχορτο)

Nature to table deliciousness!

#χόρτα

21/12/2019

Season’s greetings from Forage Crete. Made this winter wreath with lentisk (Pistacia lentiscus). It fits the season perfectly and its aromatic resin diffuses a lovely fragrance into the room. Whatever you get up to this holiday, stay cosy and warm. Hope to see you in Crete in 2020! #σχινος

27/11/2019

Winter has arrived in Crete and it accentuates the dramatic scenery. Let the wild greens season begin! #ψηλορείτης

09/08/2019

Who here has heard about Cretan food? It's pretty amazing, I promise! We are offering a 5-day culinary tour of , including , , bread and cheese making.

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Below you can see the planned tours we offer for the 2019 season. ​Please feel free to contact us about alternative days or about any questions you may have.

07/06/2019

01/06/2019

Two days, two gorges, amazing views, lots of sweat and a couple of dozen endemic Cretan plants.

24/05/2019

Thank you so much for the mention Food and Travel Magazine

18/05/2019

Hortopitakia! Greens parcels with 7 local greens. Collect greens, sautée greens, prepare dough, fill parcels, fry parcels and BAM! Easy as 123! #χορτοπιτάκια

02/05/2019

Office for the day 😍. Yes, you can forage at 1700m right at the snow line on Crete.

11/04/2019

In Igualada, Catalunya this Saturday 13.04 to do some Cretan cooking with wild plants at . Looking forward to it!

24/03/2019

From branch to table (to mouth within seconds): battered Alexanders buds. Alexanders (κοντογόνια/αγριοσέλινο/σμυρνιά) are growing all over Crete right now. Here I made a very simple vegan Greek batter (κουρκούτι) with turmeric and fried them for a couple of minutes. Squeezed some fresh lemon over them and BAM! So yummy! You can also eat their tenders shoots raw in small quantities. They have a surprisingly similar taste to artichokes.

#κοντογόνια #αγριοσέλινα #σμυρνιές

21/03/2019

Aaaaah finally time for the 6 months of the year where days are longer than nights. Bring on the spring and summer time.

06/03/2019

The cosy feeling when you walk in nature and run into a mitato (shelter). These beauties - mainly used by shepherds these days - are made from locally collected stones, are perfectly eco-friendly and blend in really well with surrounding nature. #μιτάτο

03/03/2019

Another happy foraging walk yesterday. Glorious weather, a mountain hike, wild herbs and wild greens. Had the most delicious mix of sautéed greens before playing around with herbs.

25/02/2019

On a harrowing stormy night, fava paste, sautéed wild greens and home made bread was just what the doctor ordered. #χόρτα

23/12/2018

When are you visiting Crete? Winter time might be the best time of the year. Snow-capped mountains, empty gorges, flowers, and GOATS everywhere. Not to mention foraging, for which winter is the best time.

18/10/2018

We made sweets from wild hawthorn berries! They may look a bit like goat poo, but they taste really good. #κραταιγος

14/10/2018

It’s raki season! Distilling fermented grape skins left over from wine making earlier in the year. Nothing goes to waste here. We’ll be drinking this before and after foraging next year, just to get the juices flowing. #τσικουδια #ρακι

08/10/2018

Autumn is well and truly here (well, Cretan autumn is still T-shirt weather) and we couldn’t be more excited! Koúmara, known as apples of Cain in English, are these delicious, bright red fruits with a sweet and sour taste, and packed with vitamin C. They’re in abundance in nature now. Oh, and they make a uniquely flavoursome jam. Think rhubarb jam, only more fruity. #κούμαρα

06/10/2018

It’s Saturday night and I stayed in to make a greens pie. Quite fulfilling, actually. I guess not all of us were meant to be rockstars. #χορτόπιτα

03/10/2018

Always fun cooking in granny’s house. After a foraging walk, this group visiting from Paris came to the house and cooked up a (Greek) storm.

27/09/2018

Goodbye summer and hello autumn! Bring on the season of hiking weather and foraging! Woop woop!

13/09/2018

‪I just rescued this frog from a very curious cat. I think it’s a Rana ridibunda? Any amphibiologists around? ‬

26/08/2018

ΚΡΙΤΑΜΟ: Rock samphire is all over coastal areas of Crete this time of the year. You can pickle it in vinegar and add to salads all year long. Adds an aromatic, naturally salty flavour. #κρίταμο #τουρσί