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Nick Weston
Interests: Fishing, Cooking, Shooting, Writing, Surfing, Snowboarding, Reading, Camping.
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One of the first questions asked by many a beginner when it comes to their first foray into the wild larder is ‘what easiest to begin with?’ The most obvious would be the stinging nettle, blackberries, elderflower and of course:... Continue reading
Posted Apr 15, 2013 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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We have a brand spanking new website at: www.huntergathercook.com Please drop by and check out who we are, what we do and our epic courses for 2013! Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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Know your onions: Harvesting Red Onions, Antsokia Valley. After flying into Addis Ababa late in the evening, I arrived to a refreshingly cold ‘St. George’ beer and my accommodation which was better than some of the places I’ve lived (treehouse,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 15, 2013 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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People are amazing creatures. All individuals, all slightly tweaked versions of one another, yet all drawn to different things as we grow up. As kids we’re pretty much the same, easily pleased by similar things, yet as we grow we... Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2013 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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One of the good things about living in France is that you can buy Rabbit in the supermarket, the bad thing is, they ain’t cheap. Back in the UK, I never have to fork out for Rabbits, simply take out... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2013 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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If the first wild plant most of us learn as children is the stinging nettle, then the second one would have to be dock, an equally common plant always found in abundance. It seems unclear whether the dock really does... Continue reading
Posted Feb 16, 2013 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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Here at HGC, we like to cater for everyone and a group of lads looking to experience something unique as a send off for their condemned friend is no exception: The Hunter Gather Stag was born. Trying to blend in:... Continue reading
Posted Feb 10, 2013 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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There’s a surprising amount of stuff out at the moment- especially down here near Biarritz. The mint that has grown so profusely in the meadow outside my front door has braved the winter well and is already begun throw up... Continue reading
Posted Jan 23, 2013 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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We get through a fair amount of Deer at HGC HQ throughout the year, from beastly 70kg Fallow to dainty 25kg Roe. All the deer that come the the HGC kitchen are locally stalked and hung for the best part... Continue reading
Posted Jan 10, 2013 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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I find that the beauty of eating duck is that its a relatively guilt free experience; I spent half my childhood feeding them, so its only fair to have the favour returned. Duck. Not only has this humble fowl enriched... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2012 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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Well, well, well, been far too long! Its been a super busy last few months for Hunter:Gather:Cook- Once a blog becomes a school and then becomes a brand, things tend to get a bit out of hand! Since our final... Continue reading
Posted Nov 20, 2012 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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For over a year now I have had the pleasure of working with the largest skatebrand in the world: Element. As one of their advocates I have tought wilderness skills on their skatecamps around Europe as well as advise on... Continue reading
Posted Sep 20, 2012 at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
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Hi Dan, Thanks for the comment- Course in the Pyrenees looks good! Were putting one together for next year in Basque country...great place! W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +33 558476635 (France) Mob: +44 (0) 7921 863768 (UK) E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/Nick_Weston Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
THanks for the comment Diane, I am sure you could pot up squirrel the same way- in fact its probably the best way to make them go the furthest! Let me know how it goes... W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +33 558476635 (France) Mob: +44 (0) 7921 863768 (UK) E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/Nick_Weston Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
Cheers Ro, Just had a good gander at your blog- good stuff, enjoyed the Eucumbene river escapade! Good work fella. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
Toggle Commented Feb 13, 2012 on Kimchi. at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
Hi David, Not really sure about adding salt peter- I like to try and keep it simple- by all means give it a go and let me know hoe you get on! W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +44 (0) 7921 863768 E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/Nick_Weston Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
Haha! I wish! Moving countries etc. often takes up more time than doing blogs. Yes? Yes. W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +44 (0) 7921 863768 E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/Nick_Weston Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
yes, no problem- freezes well. W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +44 (0) 7921 863768 E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/Nick_Weston Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
Wow! 90 crayfish! that is a haul... W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +44 (0) 7921 863768 E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/Nick_Weston Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
Merci beaucoup! Terrible tuition... W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +44 (0) 7921 863768 E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/Nick_Weston Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
Yes, Thats why i decided to make one and post it- too much plastic bag nonsense! W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +44 (0) 7921 863768 E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/Nick_Weston Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
true, it would have helped the balance, but i still feel there was too much salt! W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +44 (0) 7921 863768 E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/Nick_Weston Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
Cheers for the comment- got a stag do on one this weekend! Big fan of the little chuggers, never been on one though only the beasts. W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +44 (0) 7921 863768 E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/Nick_Weston Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
Toggle Commented May 31, 2011 on Wild camping. at HUNTER-GATHERING: wild & fresh food
Doesnt bake well- goes a bit greeeeeeasy! W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +44 (0) 7921 863768 E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/Nick_Weston Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com
super! never thought of adding head...nice touch. W: www.huntergathercook.com T: +44 (0) 7921 863768 E: nickweston@hotmail.com TW:www.twitter.com/manupatree Hunter.Forager.Writer.Cook. To: nickweston@hotmail.com