An Italian chef has revealed how she saves money on her food shop by foraging for ingredients in the woods amid the worsening cost of living crisis in the UK.
She picks Hawthorn leaves often used for jelly or ketchup
Vittoria now enjoys going foraging with her five-year-old son before the pair get home and prepare dishes like nettle pasta and salads with fresh wild garlic pesto.‘Once were home we cook it, my son loves cooking with me, so we cook it together.’ While foraging for ingredients, Vittoria makes sure she takes her book with her to ensure they are safe.She always takes her foraging book with her
‘I always have the book on me because some plants are quite similar to other plants so you need to look for that as well. I’m still learning so I’m quite cautious.’ Foraging has regained far greater popularity in recent years amid the rise in food costs, petrol and bills.Fortunately for Vittoria, her story has inspired many to try out foraging themselves – either for the fun of it or to also tackle the cost of living.
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