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that sounds just the ticket, I'll have a look at that. I've bunged them all in the freezer while I ponder, washed and stalked but seeds an all. Will they be ok like that? Blimey, foraging is good exercise, Im bushed, fabulous day though. time for a sleepy. glad I found this forum with all its churpy...

will do, going to start simple though and work up to fine dining, having never used any of these things before!

off to check out your massive collection of hip recipes, jelly and gin seem a rewarding place to start.

oh, and no it wasnt attached, I may have been a bit of a plum myself perhaps, see attached picture of inside of said fruit for proof.

thanks for all the feedback guys.

I'll let you know how I cook them all later, hawthorn & plum coulis anyone?

Jax

sorry guys been away from the computer. they were windfall, many were firm others good and ripe. Im in Preston, lancs, its near the lakes so rains alot if that may have any bearing. Ive just cut one open and have to say if it isnt a plum its very good at masquerading itself both in looks and taste (...

We found these on a forage and thought they were plums or damsons. But after looking at leaf shapes on-line we are now not so sure. see attached picture, this is definatly the leaf of the tree, the fruit & flesh is just like a plum. I did rub some on my lip and no adverse effects. Anyone any ide...

Hi there, now we dont live in London and Im doing a pastry course we thought it was time to pick some berries and put them to good use. Just been on a 5 hour rabble and have a fabulous haul. several pounds of hawthorn, rose hip, sloes and some elderflower (dont worry all from different trees we left...