Thrifty tip

IN these challenging times, why not enjoy a spot of foraging?

Sat, 11 Apr, 2009 - 01:00
2030231_1_org_Darina_Allen
Darina Allen

Darina Allen is co-founder of the Ballymaloe Cookery School and more recently the Ballymaloe Organic Farm School in Shanagarry, East Cork.

It’s great fun and supplements out your diet with free food.

Buy a good book to guide you — for example Wild Food by Roger Philips (Pan Books, ISBN 0330280693). The Alexanders Smyrnium Olusatrum plant is in season, the stalks delicious simply boiled and tossed in butter (see Food from the Wild, below).

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Jennifer Horgan: RTÉ documentary shows Travellers are a complex and diverse bunch Jennifer Horgan: RTÉ documentary shows Travellers are a complex and diverse bunch
Michael Moynihan: Why putting Cork City's library in the Counting House is a missed opportunity Michael Moynihan: Why putting Cork City's library in the Counting House is a missed opportunity
Sarah Harte: It's strange to attend a wedding as an almost-divorcée Sarah Harte: It's strange to attend a wedding as an almost-divorcée
CourtsFood & DrinkPerson: Roger PhilipsOrganisation: Pan BooksOrganisation: Alexanders
<p>Joe Duffy, Eibhlín Ní Chongaile, Gerry Ryan and Miriam O'Callaghan at the launch of the RTÉ Radio Schedule for autumn 2009. Picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins</p>

Gareth O'Callaghan: Shane Ross book charts decades of RTÉ controversy and dysfunction

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited