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28-12-2006, 06:53 PM
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prog on soon that a lot of WABers will like. Saw the trailer, can't remember title, "food for free" or something. Think it's just him going around britain survivng on what he finds in the woods/fields/sea etc.
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28-12-2006, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by honeybee  prog on soon that a lot of WABers will like. Saw the trailer, can't remember title, "food for free" or something. Think it's just him going around britain survivng on what he finds in the woods/fields/sea etc. | do you know channel and time etc ?
sounds like it could be good , - hopefully he will include a nice tasty recipe for cooking Mink 
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29-12-2006, 12:29 AM
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I tried finding it quickly on bbc website and couldn't, i'm know thinking I've had too much flu medicine and dreamt it up. I will see if I can find out.
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29-12-2006, 12:31 AM
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I've found a snippet... R A Y M E A R S
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29-12-2006, 06:48 AM
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Yippee! Next Thursday! 
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29-12-2006, 09:42 AM
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Ray Mears Wild Food BBC2 8:00pm 4th January 2007
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29-12-2006, 09:50 AM
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Only thing that worried me a bit was I saw him on the trailer picking fungi to eat. Hope he gives all the appropriate warnings, or the A&E units will be busy in the new year. I expect he will - he's a responsible type. |
29-12-2006, 09:54 AM
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Hi Honeybee
Thanks for the info will give a look, sounds interesting
Mick
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30-12-2006, 12:31 PM
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Hi. I am looking forward to this program too. Reminds me of a book that I once had some years back called "Food for Free". Explains the roots and leaves etc that were once used as food and medication years and years ago. You would be surprised what you can do with the lowly Dandelion root. When baked in the oven and crushed, it is claimed to make a first class coffee (de-caff of course!).
I would agree that Ray Mears always sets a very responsible approach to bush and woodcraft. I just wish that I had a fraction of his skills and knowledge. |
30-12-2006, 06:38 PM
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Sounds like a good programme to watch! |
30-12-2006, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AlphaZeroOne Hi. I am looking forward to this program too. Reminds me of a book that I once had some years back called "Food for Free". Explains the roots and leaves etc that were once used as food and medication years and years ago. You would be surprised what you can do with the lowly Dandelion root. When baked in the oven and crushed, it is claimed to make a first class coffee (de-caff of course!).
I would agree that Ray Mears always sets a very responsible approach to bush and woodcraft. I just wish that I had a fraction of his skills and knowledge. | Think a few of us on here have tried a few of those recipes...my dad tried to make us eat his nettle soup once...it got chucked away before anyone tasted it due to the look and smell alone...give me mushies any day!!
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30-12-2006, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AlphaZeroOne Hi. I am looking forward to this program too. Reminds me of a book that I once had some years back called "Food for Free". Explains the roots and leaves etc that were once used as food and medication years and years ago. You would be surprised what you can do with the lowly Dandelion root. When baked in the oven and crushed, it is claimed to make a first class coffee (de-caff of course!).
I would agree that Ray Mears always sets a very responsible approach to bush and woodcraft. I just wish that I had a fraction of his skills and knowledge. | I used to live in the Channel Islands, which were occupied during WWll (no.. i wasnt there during that time ) There were obviously food shortages and dandilion coffee and acorn coffee were made during that time. I dont know about the first class bit. More a case of needs must. I understand it had a quite bitter taste and was a neccessity rather than a pleasure. I have had seaweed soup..ingredients gathered by my own hand. It was ok.. not something i would rush to eat again tho.
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30-12-2006, 08:00 PM
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Ok, maybe I am being a bit optimistic in saying that roasted dandelion roots make firstclass coffee subsitute but I have tried it and it is passable - just. I guess that makes a slightly more palatable choice then contemplating eating earthworms during survival training years ago!
But, from a botanist point of view, it is interesting to understand how we once used plants and, indeed, how many of our flora came to be named. I have a feeling that this program will kinder an interest (if only briefly) in traditional plants that were once used for cooking.
I understand that Ray Mears will even try to persuade some of today's top chefs to cook meals using old recipes. Should make for some interesting body language when it comes to the tasting! |
10-01-2007, 09:41 PM
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I enjoyed tonights episode far mor ethan last weeks abo episode.
Some really interesting facts and ideas even though his stuttering sidekick made it difficult viewing i likes his new love of limpets ( until he had to eat them)
But...i spent the whole show admiring rays outdoors gear
I have not been able to find anything similar to what he wears...it has a distinct tied in at the waist look....along with his colour matched beanie and his colour matched wellies...im wondering if the stuff he wears is off the shelf or he has a stylist....or stuff made especially for him?
I did notice in one shot a name or label on the front of his khaki colour wellies but couldnt make it out?
Any ideas on a maker of his jacket? and boots?
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10-01-2007, 09:47 PM
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I thought it was really interesting tonight to Dan, just goes to prove what is out there in Nature  and how we used to be able to survive with out natural surrounding
Didn't think much of last weeks, doesn't interest me to find out what the Abo's eat, and got fed up fairly quickly, but this week was much more of what i expected the series to be |
10-01-2007, 09:55 PM
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I really enjoyed tonights episode I found it really informative and even found myself wanting to taste some of it!!!! Just need to find a book on what you can and cant eat while you wander along the beach....Knowing my luck i would end up eating something i shouldn't!!
Cant wait for next weeks episode. I am a really big Ray mears Fan |
10-01-2007, 10:05 PM
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there are plenty of wild food foraging books out there !
i havent seen a coastal spcific one but most cover all free foods
Im a huge mussell fan and was up for going getting some of my own instead of buying them...but was a bit shocked and put of by the killer virus they talked of?  |
10-01-2007, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Salter I enjoyed tonights episode far mor ethan last weeks abo episode.
Some really interesting facts and ideas even though his stuttering sidekick made it difficult viewing i likes his new love of limpets ( until he had to eat them)
But...i spent the whole show admiring rays outdoors gear
I have not been able to find anything similar to what he wears...it has a distinct tied in at the waist look....along with his colour matched beanie and his colour matched wellies...im wondering if the stuff he wears is off the shelf or he has a stylist....or stuff made especially for him?
I did notice in one shot a name or label on the front of his khaki colour wellies but couldnt make it out?
Any ideas on a maker of his jacket? and boots?
Dan | oooh i have just found the range of clothes on rays own website ( or the woodlore website) the jacket he wore in tonights episode is a cool £295 though 
although i have also on the site FINALLY found a range of green and camo rucksacks by a reputable make...Karrimor (sf) special forces....been looking for ages.  |
11-01-2007, 01:19 AM
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I'm hoping there will be a book to accompany the series, to save us all killing ourselves by eating the wrong plants! Makes you want to get out there and do it!
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11-01-2007, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by badgerwatcher I'm hoping there will be a book to accompany the series, to save us all killing ourselves by eating the wrong plants! Makes you want to get out there and do it! | There are some books around already that cover this, though I'm sure auntie will be bringing out a book to cash in on the programme.
Richard Mabey's Food for Free is probably best known + I think still available.
There was a large format Wild Food by Phillips on Pan Books.
Haven't seen last night's programme yet, but have taped it, for later consumption!! |
11-01-2007, 06:35 AM
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Good programme last night!
As mentioned before there is a good book called Wildfood by Roger Phillips, I have it and it is well illustrated and informative with lots of recipes.
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11-01-2007, 07:33 AM
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I hope the wellies are on his website too - I'm in the market for a good pair and they looked excellent. Like Dan, I was straining to read the label.
I rather like the "stuttering sidekick" he is working with. He is certainly not a natural TV personality, but he is an international expert on the subject, and a lot of the technical stuff about food values, etc, that Ray Mears was telling us comes from what he has learned from the other guy, whose name I've forgotten. Can't blame him for not being that keen on eating limpets. His description of them as a fairly tasty eraser was just about right. They really are squeakily rubbery. I've not eaten them since I was a child and don't particularly want to repeat the experience . |
11-01-2007, 09:04 AM
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Oh, yes, I've got the other books. I always buy that sort of thing, and the John Seymour ones, and nuclear survival handbook, etc. Come the end of the world, I'm ready! I love reading them, but last night's focussed particularly on the coasts which I found very interesting.
I thought the sea buckthorn berry drink looked revolting! Practically 'dayglo!'
And, at risk of mockery, I have had my hunter wellingtons for years, and they are so light, I hardly know I'm wearing them. I wouldn't buy any other make. They are a bit 'horse and hounds!'
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11-01-2007, 10:11 AM
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I think the boots are Le Chameau Chasseur .
Mind you I wish I hadn't looked now, the wife bought me a pair the Christmas before last and I didn't have a clue on how much they cost..... Nice and comfy though. |
11-01-2007, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by lol geoff I think the boots are Le Chameau Chasseur .
Mind you I wish I hadn't looked now, the wife bought me a pair the Christmas before last and I didn't have a clue on how much they cost..... Nice and comfy though. | Yes, after a bit of a Google I thought they must be Le Chameau. Oh well, since I'm buying my own it will have to be a less luxurious alternative, I fear. | | |
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