Delicious wild scallops and clams foraged and cooked after storm Eleanor,with Craig Evans

Another great day at the beach in beautiful Pembrokeshire in midwinter where we forage for whatever we can gather ,to cook a delicious foraged meal in another sea cave.We set out in the aftermath of Storm Eleanor on 4 January 2018,to see what was available following the storm and very rough seas.As usual ,nature provided for us and I cooked my best foraged meal to date .All the items were found at the beach on the day,apart from the scallops,which I found the day before at a beach on the Milford Haven waterway.

[@crepemaister5416]

That's the most innovative way I've seen a log be used as a pit. Great vid dad keep it up.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Crepe Maister,I have a video on my channel on how to make and use these,regards Craig.

[@aldifajarrachman2787]

that was viking way

[@sueling1192]

Crepe Maister I thought that was impressive too.

[@cerievans4843]

Amazing vid as always dad. I’m so pleased you liked and used the Christmas gift I gave you ( the wok and bowls he used). The stir fry looked delicious I wish I could have been there to taste some xx

[@chiquitaedmonds6127]

Ceri Evans he's your dad? Lucky! Do you ever go with him?

[@cerievans4843]

Yes I’m very proud to say he is my dad 😊

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Yes Ceri ,your Christmas gift of the wok and bowls proved really useful,the food was delicious,plenty of chances to accompany me with the children when the weather improves,Daddy x

[@marcypederson5482]

Ceri Evans Your dad is so cool! He knows so much!

[@bankmaster5104]

Ceri Evans your dad is awesome forager

[@jjdubuyou1976]

I love that his kids comment on his awesome vids.

[@IMA93-21]

Warms me fecken heart

[@jillski4000]

This is when I miss living near the beach. This is making me terribly hungry.

[@tortoiseontherun]

Dude is Catch and Cook plus a Dave Attenborough nature doc. Why is this channel not blowing up?👍 Subscribed.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

A great compliment Ozzy 89,thank you,regards,Craig.

[@helloiamem]

I just think people haven’t come across it unfortunately- I just came across it myself and subscribed immediately so I feel like eventually it will catch on and he will have a huge following- if not I’ll be confused- these videos are awesome!

[@MissMarinaCapri]

The man knows how to forage and cook 👨‍🍳😋

[@Elizabeth-no9vq]

This guy is so genuinely likeable and knowledgeable

[@user-yx7dp2pl8t]

Elizabeth It’s like every rock is natures word search

[@overheatedeskim054]

Except that's not cream. It even says on the pot.... "It's not cream but it's pretty close" lol

[@gay_salmon6655]

I know i wish he was my dad XD

[@brandonf3483]

for real!!

[@claytonjones6208]

he seems like the nicest fella , i could watch him all day

[@NexisTube]

your dog is amazing, he looks so happy!

[@willowrose63]

Thank you kind sir! My husband and I learned something today about foraging along a coast. I came up with seafood medley! When you opened the scallop and described the sweetness of it, I kind of was wishing I could have a taste also. Again thank you!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Many thanks for your kind words Ida,happy foraging ,regards Craig

[@allenguo3471]

I don’t know how I ended up here but I’m glad I did

[@toniquinones7300]

me too!!

[@notconvincedgranny6573]

I'm not much of one for certain shellfish, but I so admire what you did. Fine dining indeed. Absolutely fantastic.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Glad you like it notconvincedgranny, I really enjoy scallops,regards Craig

[@originalgoldengoddess]

Love your videos always looks so great. Good old nature ♥️

[@intrepid5592]

this place is teeming with life. i pray pollution does not destroy it. great videos sir...

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Yes we are really lucky here in Wales UK,regards Craig

[@DG-AI777]

Note to self.. always have a bowl of seafood handy when watching these videos. I think Ramsey needs to pay you a visit. Great video.

[@sisenor4091]

WOW! The knowledge. I would love to spend a week with this guy learning from him.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you for the compliment Oscar,great looking dog you have there,regards Craig

[@sisenor4091]

Coastal Foraging With Craig Evans Thanks. He was the best dog ever. I still miss him. Golden Retrievers are just so good to a fault.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Yes Oscar,they are faithful and intelligent,sorry to hear you lost him,regards Craig

[@sisenor4091]

Coastal Foraging With Craig Evans Thanks again. Great show by the way.

[@USNVA11]

Great video sir ! It’s very satisfying to harvest and cook a meal, especially outdoors. Whether foraging, fishing, or hunting, the end result takes you back to man’s roots as hunter-gatherers. Thanks for sharing your experience ! 🍺

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you USNVA 11,these are also my sentiments,regards Craig.

[@jaydenwaaka5499]

So true the land an ocean provides so much real food!!! An is easily accessible I no I can always provide for my family if needed

[@kaleighdecasere9286]

I love all of your videos! They’re so interesting and I love watching the cooking of everything collected that day. Always a bit of humor in there too, not quite one of your vids without it!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Many thanks for your kind words Kaleigh, glad you like my videos, regards Craig

[@maxwilliams1060]

I LOVE your Golden Lab so much! He's so inquisitive, such a great member of the Squad! Haha.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Hi Max,"Llew" really enjoys his time foraging,regards Craig.

[@cerievans4843]

Llew is a beautiful dog very good natured.

[@narenjaganath3840]

It's a golden retriever

[@Shoorit]

Such a cute dog.

[@saratifa5638]

I'm on a marathon watching these videos hehe. Very educational and I absolutely love it.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Sara,many more videos planned,regards Craig

[@johnnycats5157]

your videos are amazing. i can watch them all day. makes me wish i lived by an ocean.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Hi John ,glad you like them,we are very fortunate to have this environment here in Wales UK.

[@cd1673]

Same, I'd be thrilled if he rocked out a 2 hour vid just walking, foraging and showing us interesting things and places. 👍😊🦀

[@TannerTDBgaming]

Your videos are amazing, I never was interested in hunting/foraging/fishing but these videos are making me interested in doing it myself, thank you for posting.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Tanner, I hope I have ignited a passion for your local environment,with the eating being a delicious added bonus,regards Craig

[@ryangallo08]

really nice editing, cinematography, and host for such a small channel. i see this channel blowing up with subs pretty soon :) goodluck!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you ryangallo08, Kris has done all the filming and editing to date ,I feel he is doing a great job and I am really grateful for his help and support.Regards ,Craig.

[@bluelilly3090]

This is a dream I had,don't from wen. I don't know wen it's going to true. But felt that happiness seeing this video. Thank u fr sharing.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

That's a really nice comment Rose Star,thank you,regards Craig.

[@Clan501-Scotland]

Sometimes you just know instantly that someone is a good person. This guy is a gent.

[@pastrami2704]

Brilliant as always! Thanks for posting! ❤️

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Rikki,regards Craig.

[@kriscoombe2398]

Not been subscribed long but watched all your'e videos and a cant wait to see more! Great videos and great food by the looks of it keep it up

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Kris,I hope to upload around 2 to 3 videos per month-that meal was really tasty,kind regards Craig.

[@kriscoombe2398]

Coastal Foraging With Craig Evans look forward to seeing more vids 👌

[@cd1673]

Coastal Foraging With Craig Evans , I want to say more more more, but I do understand you have a life (a truly great one) just know i, and certainly many others, just wait to see you pop up and we clear the decks in order to really enjoy the experience. Thanks again👍😆🦀

[@col.hanslanda8548]

Whenever im stressed from work i just watch your videos. Definitely a stress reliever.

[@austalavisty]

woohoo we got to see you guys eating it! Awesome video Craig, best of luck in 2018!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

It was really tasty austalavista,thank you and kind regards ,Caig

[@lschoenrank]

Okay, that looks seriously wonderful.

[@johncasey1020]

A trip to Wales for some coastal foraging is on the list now. I hope you can put up with an American for a day...

[@milliebanks7209]

Thanks to Chris I have been introduced to this amazing channel! Thanks Chris! I'm enjoying watching new (older?) talent and knowledge.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Many thanks Millie , Chis has a great channel and is a really nice guy, regards Craig

[@aeb27]

I wanna be friends with you guys, cheers from Boston.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Cheers from Wales UK anthony 2485,regards Craig.

[@t-dog512]

anthony2485 I’m from Lowell, nice too see another Mass. resident in here.

[@mcohan6854]

I lived 20 mins east of lowell and 20 mins north of Boston :D.

[@markdixon6859]

Looked amazing!!! Looking forward to the next one, cheers once again.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Hi Mark, I am also looking forward to making the next one,regards Craig.

[@winnievanorden1]

what amazes me is...there are no other people foraging on the beach. Im from Oregon and you have to fight for a spot on the sand during a good clam tide. Love the videos.

[@nlvq]

A right gem of a channel this. Great work. Keep going.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you nivq,glad you like it regards Craig

[@Toche44]

Mr. Evans is an institution of knowledge. It would be quite something to walk the shore and forage with him. Great video, thank you.

[@rhysmaybrey7739]

I love these videos. This guy is amazing. So knowledgeable and his food looks great.

[@RinRenea]

Tbh i only clicked bc i saw the golden retriever

[@nicb.1411]

Same. And now I'm mad because his dog was hardly in the video.

[@TanNguyen-qb7lw]

I love your Dog, i want to experience natural life with your team ^^

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

"Llew" really enjoys himself on the coast Tan Nguyen,regards Craig

[@naturallystefany8995]

Saw the Doggo so I clicked 😁

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Glad you did Justa wildaisy,I hope you liked it,regards Craig

[@kundanpatil3133]

Mee too

[@niaashmore9227]

Amazing video - I don’t even like seafood but I absolutely love watching you. Your knowledge and passion are infectious and I would have happily tried any food you made. Keep em coming x

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

What a great comment Nia,I'm humbled,diolch (thank you ),regards Craig.

[@billsmith-rq7ki]

Always a pleasure when you post.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Bill,regards Craig.

[@flourmill8318]

bill smith

[@jijineko5024]

My sister and I love all of your videos and try to use your tips here in Trinidad in the Caribbean. Not a lot of success though but it's still so much fun trying! Thanks for sharing!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Jiji,happy foraging and good luck.,regards Craig

[@xweetoc]

I got here just cause I was looking up how scallops are harvested and now I'm so hungry. this looks absolutely delicious 🥰

[@shayahmed1985]

Great video dad.. love you x

[@WingsOfDomesticViolence]

Crazy thing is you’d pay $90 for this at a high end Hollywood restaurant.

[@sirmiles1820]

ive never seen such enjoyable videos.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Glad you like it Sir Miles,regards Craig

[@clint308]

That looked so nice m8 , you are doing the world a favour for showing everyone if you have no money you can always get a meal for free lol , great work bro love your vids

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Many thanks Clint Byl,in the past many people would have to supplement their diet by means such as this-this knowledge is now mostly lost,regards Craig.

[@stephensmith3184]

Wow that looks phenomenal this is only my second video I'm definitely hooked keep up the good work guys love what you're doing

[@UnicowBoySlots]

Love watching you reap the rewards after a hards day of foraging. Keep adding the meal portion where you guys eat the food to really show how delicious your food is! Love the channel!

[@joecgirl]

Raw scallop is delicious! I bet it's even better that fresh and hand picked!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Raw live scallop is my favourite sea food Jacie ,mmmmm,regards Craig

[@katanaburner]

As always their videos are educational, relaxing, fun to watch and most importantly builds an appetite. Can't wait to see what you cook up next!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you katanaburner. I can't wait either,I never know what you can find when foraging,regards Craig.

[@subtome712]

Good work on your videos you can tell you care about your content makes for a enjoyable video thank you!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you sub tome I try my best,regards Craig.

[@mandamoosgardeningadventur8305]

How do you know where the cockles are please...???

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

I am lucky enough to have spent many years searching for the best areas to forage and know where it is most likely to find my target foods.Cockles tend to be found in beds at the same locations year on year,they like to live in quite sheltered sandy or sand/mud areas where they are not subject to too much disturbance from waves and rough seas.As they are immobile there would also need to be enough food for them provided a sufficient water/tidal current.Kind regards Craig

[@mandamoosgardeningadventur8305]

Coastal Foraging With Craig Evans awesome. Thank you. Your videos are very inspiring . I have been out foraging myself after watching you and your dog is awesome. ..x

[@memekampf1751]

I really like this guy seen a few of his videos

[@morugascorpion6021]

Craig is a genius! He really should be on the bbc. Amazing knowledge and skills.

[@badboylou26]

Love your videos! Keep them coming!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Louis- I have no plans to stop making videos,regards Craig

[@abp7043]

Thank you for sharing these wholesome and interesting videos. It makes my day when I see an upload.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you for your kind words ABSCParadigm,I hope to upload 2 or videos per month,regards Craig

[@davidd3846]

Beautiful country you live in.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you David.You can see more of our beautiful country by searching for www.visitwales.com,kind regards Craig.

[@matteoj226]

This guy could survive a nuclear war. His knowledge is extraordinary - we should all take note.

[@henriettalaimmortelle8523]

I think the shellfish would be too contaminated from.nuclewr debris to be edible.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Great video and the food looks delicious!😁

[@Tipi_Dan]

Bravissimo! Always the best foraging and preparation.

[@stalonpaulst]

Gd to c u guys back... keep doing it... 2018 will b gr8 for u guys

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

I intend to StayAlone Paul,hopefully 2 or 3 ideos per month,regards Craig.

[@2534will]

I like this guy,knowledgable and easy to watch oh and Welsh :)

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

really pleased you like the channel 2534will, being Welsh (Cymraeg)is a definite advantage,regards Craig

[@2534will]

Coastal Foraging With Craig Evans I do a lot of shore fishing down that way stunning part of the world do you ever collect spider crab at worms head when there in the water was thick with them last year cook them like Rick stein just a fire bed of sea weed fish/molluscs then another layer of sea weed and it steams them .. Best way of eating any food fresh and the smell of the sea air. Keep up the good work :)

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Hi 253will, this video was meant to be filmed on the Worms Head causeway ,but storm Eleanor put paid to that. I intend to make a few videos around the Gower this year also.regards Craig.

[@thepaganmadien8098]

Looks amazing! 🤤🐚 😍

[@SirBowie]

Stumbled upon this wholesome KZbin series.. VERY happy to subscribe and watch your feasts!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Many thanks SirBowie,welcome to my channel ,regards Craig.

[@donkeydongle3691]

Wonderful guides through the beatiful thinks the ocean has to over in a culinary way. Makes me really want to live by the ocean and picking up every second day my own dinner. Much love from Hamburg/Germany. And keep up the great content. (You’re dog is full of life and joy, really fun to watch) :)

[@FlowersOfIcetor]

I've seen a video of a Japanese street vendor frying up fresh scallops in their own shell, and that's been something I really want to try. I read on my local official clam site that you shouldn't eat clams you find partially open because it might have contaminants. The clam you found here was open, do you worry about that?

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Hi Nightfangfox,thank you for your concern and a very good point. Normally if you find a clam on the sand with its shell open,it is normally dead and may contain contaminants or be decomposing/decomposed and would be a serious health hazard. This should be avoided at all costs. However the large clam we found ,the soft shell clam (mya arenaria) was washed up alive after storm Eleanor. Soft shell clams can never fully close their shells , There is no need, as they live buried in the sand/mud up to a depth of 40 cms .They have a thin membrane between the shell to seal in their bodies. The clam we found was alive and fully closed.The only issue was that a seabird had started to eat the end of its unretractable long siphon (the damaged part was cut away)-thank you for a great relevant comment ,Kind regards ,Craig.

[@archmage360]

Forgive me for asking what might be a simple question, but how do you tell that the clams were alive?

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Quite simply because they will not open their shells when prised and the fact that they move when handled.,regards Craig

[@hectorcoria3650]

Great video fellas. I'm really enthralled by the way yall have that log set up to burn in that form and manner. Looks like a very effective means to cook and warming to its fire!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Hi Hector,I made a video on how to make and use the log,it's on my channel,regards Craig.

[@stephenhollinrake2496]

Who ever gave a thumbs down must be a doughnut

[@scoot420]

Thats the best content ive seen out of any video for this genre... theres spots where imrovment can be made but the more you make the better it gets! looking forward to seeing this channel grow really is amazing.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you z Maup,as I become more experienced I hope the quality will improve,regards Craig

[@Jin88866]

i love your accent, it's one of the best things in your videos ahah

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Jin,it's the only one I have LOL,regards Craig

[@maggiehemming7904]

Like the look of this one Craig..😊

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Glad you like it Maggie, they are great fun to make too. Regards Craig

[@christer021]

Gotta be best uk foraging Chanel

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thanks for the complement Christopher,regards Craig

[@owainjohns2815]

What a banquet! with a view :)

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

It was very nice Owain, regards Craig

[@DenieMorcos]

I love to eat seafood 💝

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Hi Denie,I'll let you into a secret-so do I,Lol,kind regards Craig

[@DenieMorcos]

Coastal Foraging With Craig Evans .....Thanks For Amazing Video Craig! One of My Favorite Really I Enjoy it 💖💫🎉✨💝😘

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Plenty more to come Denie,Kind regards ,Craig

[@clemtinite]

Love these videos.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Glad you like them Clemenite,regards Craig

[@sillylittleletters]

I live such a busy life in the city. You have amazing videos and they always relax me. Keep doing what you do and take care. Hello from California. :)

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Hi Jackiee,I'm really pleased the videos help you,Hello from Wales UK,kind regards Craig.

[@JustNatax3]

Looks totally delicious. I wish I wasn't living in the city and could just walk along the shore. And a wonderful dog! Greetings from Germany. Nati

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Nati,"Llew" is good company and really enjoys his time on the beach,regards,Craig.

[@stephaniesliwinski5938]

These videos remind me of what a beautiful artist/provider Jesus Christ Our Lord is!

[@ninbernardo6796]

The Golden retriever😍😍😍

[@willtravel4food446]

love seeing the actual eating! great videos.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

It was very nice Gradyn,regards Craig

[@willtravel4food446]

Coastal Foraging With Craig Evans best wishes and success to you and yours cheers!

[@erniegelaga4861]

Another successful vedio love it.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Many thanks Ernie,regards Craig.

[@bigdawg9920]

Awesomeness!!!!!!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Awesomeness!!!,regards Craig.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Great comment Robert, much appreciated ,thank you.Most people on the coast would supplement their diet like this before the industrial revolution. Cooked and pureed seaweed is still a popular food and a cultural icon here in West Wales. It is known as Laver Bread or Bara Lawr in Welsh. It can be readily bought in shops and supermarkets,it is extremely nutritious . It is made from Porphyra Umbilicalis ,it is a very similar species that the Japanese use as Nori. Regards Craig

[@cazza1643]

Really love your videos ❤ Living in the middle of the US, (in Iowa), we are a very long way from the sea and fresh seafood. Everything comes frozen here. Yuck! The fresh seafood is one of the things I enjoy most when I go to Ireland!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Cazza,enjoy your next trip to Ireland,perhaps you might want pop across the Irish see to see us in Wales.Kind regards Craig.

[@starrwilliams0127]

WHAT ABOUT LLEW THE DOG HE’S HUNGRY AS WELL..... 🥵

[@jaytol1]

love this beach big cockles when you can find them and huge clams

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Yes jaytol1,it is a wonderful beach,regards Craig

[@PhonePulseReviewOfficial]

wow the best

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Glad you like it Marvsjo07,regards Craig.

[@PhonePulseReviewOfficial]

yes sir i used to be foraging when im little boy with my late grandpa so i miss this im glad you are making this videos thank you very much sir..

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

I'm really pleased to remind you of your grandpa Marvisjo07,kind regards Craig.

[@joelwestbury]

This looks soo good 🤤

[@ebbios]

yay...just found this channel and i was mesmerised by that log fire stove. lol. I was going to ask if you could share how to do the fire but after scrolling the comments I found out that you have done a video on the matter. Thanks sir. now im off to that video

[@MrWaipings]

Great video sir. Great experience.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you for your comment,Walpings Can,regards Craig.

[@melvinmillar1741]

its so nice to see you doing that thing craig. hope i can also experience being with you in one of your videos on that beach eating your seafood. lol

[@lilibethtrinidad5054]

Good vid. Love it.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

My favorite part was the cute puppers.

[@twilightlark1]

great vid! Hello from Texas!

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Erika,regards from Wales UK,Craig

[@SoldierDemps]

Those scallops where ever you found them I’d have spent an entire few days there collecting them in abundance.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Hi Soldier Demps,scallops live below the tideline and are only occasionally found by walking on a beach,then only after a big storm(storm Eleanor in this case), at a very low spring tide.It took me around 3 hours the previous day to find those scallops.KInd regards Craig.

[@SoldierDemps]

Coastal Foraging With Craig Evans 3 hours, wow bet they were worth it though, like I said I’d have been searching all day 👍🏻

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Yes Soldier Demps,well worth it ,I found 3 smaller scallops,but I returned them to deeper water,regards Craig.

[@thomasxx9542]

new subscriber awesome #NewZealand keep up the good work xx.

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Welcome Thomas,I'll try my best.Regards Craig.

[@lloydpark024]

your channel is going to do great. keep it up

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

Thank you Kobe,I hope so,regards Craig

[@MrUfojunkiedavid]

Snip two wire coat hangers so you have two straight pieces. Bring a car batter and jumper cables. Stick straight pieces of wire into sand and attach cables to battery and straight wires. They'll come up like rockets. Works great for worms too

[@coastalforagingwithcraigev8447]

This method is highly illegal here David, some boat owners have been heavily fined for overfishing and destroying some razor beds for commercial gain but thank you for your comment . I only take a few for my immediate use, regards Craig