Down here in the South August is a time when most people are tending to their veggie plots.
In terms of foraging its Blackberry time...this year the fruits are particularly big and juicy.
WHAT I DO WITH BLACKBERRIES
Firstly, I open freeze them and pack them into plastic boxes. I do as many as I can according to freezer space. These are then ready to make all kinds of fruit puddings in the winter or just to add to yogurt and make a fruit smoothie for breakfast.
Blackberry cordial. Drink diluted...add to vodka and ice cubes for a kind of cocktail...make ice lollies...
Blackberry liqueur
Blackberry Jam. Although we don't eat a lot of jam it's good to have some jars for when we have visitors and for exchanges.
There are numerous recipes for the above and it's best to google to find the one that suits you best.
I find Micheal White..Foraging Expert and Jonathan Wallace ..self sufficient in Suburbia really good for this.
LAVENDER is abundant both in the gardens and the wild version in the garrigue.
WILD THYME AND FENNELl are easy to find.
The ALMONDS are just starting to pop out. There are many wild trees in the vineyards. It is wise to taste one from a tree to find out the quality. Some tend to be a bit rancid if it is not a good quality tree.
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