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ELDERBERRY SYRUP

So back in the Autumn I went on a foraging foray and picked myself a good amount of ELDERBERRIES, as well as various other berries, with the goal of making Continue Reading

Posted On : January 3, 2021 Published By : bryan
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HAWBERRY SAUCE

I’ve been meaning to write up this blog post for a couple of weeks now but just haven’t pulled my finger out and actually got on with it, so here Continue Reading

Posted On : October 30, 2020 Published By : bryan
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FIELD MUSHROOMS

I found a small ring of FIELD MUSHROOMS whilst taking the boys out for a walk last week so decided to pick few and take them home for my lunch. Continue Reading

Posted On : October 18, 2020 Published By : bryan
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FORAGING READS

I’ve always been a keen reader, have been since I was a kid reading fantasy paperbacks by torchlight under the bed covers so as not to get caught by the Continue Reading

Posted On : October 5, 2020 Published By : bryan
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BASS

A couple of nights ago i decided i fancied having an evening sea fishing targeting bass and smoothound, a member of the shark family. Having spent some time researching areas Continue Reading

Posted On : July 22, 2020 Published By : bryan

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I found this small group of Turkey Tail Mushrooms I found this small group of Turkey Tail Mushrooms on my morning walk today.  Pretty little things they are too. #bryanscountryside  #turkeytailmushroom  #wildmushrooms  #foraging  #cherryorchardpark
Nice view on today’s walk by the river. It was n Nice view on today’s walk by the river. It was nice to feel the warmth of the sun on me boatrace . #bryanscountryside  #rivercrouch #dogwalk  #dogwalking
Anyone know what these ball of rice crispy type th Anyone know what these ball of rice crispy type thingies are? I found them on the tide line of a local beach at Xmas. #bryanscountryside #shoreline  #beachlife  #beachwalk
Nice view this morning. All I can hear is birds ca Nice view this morning. All I can hear is birds calling. #bryanscountryside  #rivercrouch  #dogwalking
Just to show how muddy it was yesterday. #bryansco Just to show how muddy it was yesterday. #bryanscountryside  #spanielsofinstagram  #cherryorchardjubileecountrypark
Yesterday’s walk was a muddy one. But we loved i Yesterday’s walk was a muddy one. But we loved it.
#bryanscountryside  #gustedhallwoods  #dogwalking  #cherryorchardjubileecountrypark  #spanielsofinstagram
Nice view this morning. #bryanscountryside #cherr Nice view this morning.
#bryanscountryside  #cherryorchardjubileecountrypark  #spanielsofinstagram  #essexcountryside
A few pictures from yesterday’s snowy walk. #bry A few pictures from yesterday’s snowy walk. #bryanscountryside #snow #essexsnow #essexcountryside
It was -2, there was snow on the ground and the wi It was -2, there was snow on the ground and the wind was cutting through me but these 2 nut jobs still wanted to have a swim 🥶😱❄️🌨. #bryanscountryside  #cherryorchardjubileecountrypark  #spanielsofinstagram  #spaniels  #essexcountryside
Just a lovely little Robin that came and said hell Just a lovely little Robin that came and said hello on my walk yesterday. #bryanscountryside  #robinredbreast  #essexcountryside  #dogwalking  #wildbirdsuk
Twas a cold, windy mornings walk today in the snow Twas a cold, windy mornings walk today in the snow. We thoroughly enjoyed it though and also saw the Brent geese we watched a few days ago. #bryanscountryside  #spanielsofinstagram  #snow  #snowwalk  #brentgeese  #essexcountryside  #rivercrouch
Posted a new video of these geese, this is only a Posted a new video of these geese, this is only a short clip, on my YouTube channel this evening. Hundreds of them were flighting over and around me. Look for Bryan’s Countryside on YouTube. #bryanscountryside  #geeseflighting  #essexwildlife  #rivercrouch  #wildgeese
Had a cheeky 6.5 mile stroll along the banks of a Had  a cheeky 6.5 mile stroll along the banks of a local tidal river this morning. Twas pretty windy and bloody cold but me and the boys thoroughly it. #bryanscountryside  #rivercrouch  #spanielsofinstagram  #dogwalking  #essexcountryside
Tis bracing out here, but it’s worth it..#bryans Tis bracing out here, but it’s worth it..#bryanscountryside  #rivercrouch  #spanielsofinstagram  #dogwalking
A few photos from this mornings walk along the Riv A few photos from this mornings walk along the River Roach. #bryanscountryside  #dogwalking  #spanielsofinstagram  #riverroach  #hikingwithdogs  #hikinguk
Elderberry syrup/cordial, lovely mixed with lemona Elderberry syrup/cordial, lovely mixed with lemonade or tonic water. For the recipe visit my website, bryanscountryside.co.uk.  #bryanscountryside  #elderberrysyrup  #elderberry  #foraging  #wildfood
I bottled up the slow gin, that I made a few month I bottled up the slow gin, that I made a few months ago, before Christmas. Obviously I had a little snifter and it tasted luuurvly.  Definitely be making this again next season. #bryanscountryside  #foraging  #sloegin
Having a paddle in the early morning sun. #bryansc Having a paddle in the early morning sun. #bryanscountryside  #shoeburyeastbeach  #spanielsofinstagram
Yesterday’s early morning walk at Shoebury East Yesterday’s early morning walk at Shoebury East Beach. Twas a beautiful morning. #bryanscountryside  #shoeburyeastbeach  #beachwalk  #sunrise  #spanielsofinstagram
So today I have been making use of the leftovers f So today I have been making use of the leftovers from Christmas. This morning was sprout bubble n squeak with thick sliced gammon ham. This afternoon I made cauliflower/broccoli cheese for the freezer, boiled the sprout tops ands stems as well as broccoli stems for my poochies dinners, gleaned the turkey leg bones for meat for them also, made 4 x turkey leek and gammon pies, and just finished making a big batch of mushroom soup for our walk tommo. Oh and I also made some bread. Feeling contented now. #bryanscountryside  #bryanscountrysidecapers  #leftovers #nowastedfood
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