Starting Bushcraft - #5 FOOD

Everything you need to know to get you started when cooking in the woods - the gear, what to carry, what to forage and what to cook!
This is the last in my five part series aimed anyone just starting out in bushcraft. And I have continued my theme of "keeping it simple". This one also fits in the "Canteen Cup Tuesday" category.
Have a look at the Wild Food School website:
www.wildfoodschool.co.uk/
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[@jasoncalaz1476]

Hi Neil I'm teaching my granddaughter who is 5 to be outdoors. Love the opinel option as the mora's are a bit large for her. Totally agree with tou about teaching kids about knives as tools.

[@soggz4246]

Hi Neil. You remind me of Keith Floyd,cooking out in the field like that. If you hold your nettles over the five for a few moments,while they are on the stalk,the Formica acid in them will evaporate and not stink you when you cut them up. Also,you can further cook them on the stalks until they are crispy,and eat them like that. They taste like spinach. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧🏕

[@marksadventures3889]

Good stuff Neil. Eat your hat James Martin! ...lol. Actually Jim's alright I met him once down in New Milton, Hampshire. He came to do an exhibition for a tv show and used our kitchen and patio grounds. (I did meet another guy from Kernow who was okay I guess, bit up himself, good chef, but his little dog tried to bite everyone, the little bugger).

[@tomconway8881]

Another good video. Thanks

[@davidleasure9138]

The food looked great. Enjoy and be safe

[@willisblevins4190]

Very good thanks

[@Iancarriedaway]

Definitely going to add the pill box for herbs and spices!

[@greencraft4783]

That idea I can't take the credit for, I nicked it from Marcus years ago. Hope you are well mate.

[@SaintStoogie]

I'd been wondering how to progress from nettle tea and pot noodles in my bushcraft trips. Big thanks for this. Another favourite cured meat I'dd take would be Billtong.

[@leslieaustin151]

I am really enjoying going through your videos Neil. I’ve only just found your channel but there’s a wealth of info on so many topics, and “all at budget prices”! That is really appreciated. I especially found this one good. I’ve always been cautious about food, but I might give nettles a try.. Nice to hear your accent too, as a lad from Chatham now living in the North! Les

[@greencraft4783]

That is great to hear mate. Give the netta try...they are great

[@windy1965]

Don't skimp on the garlic puree buddy lol ! Excellent video as usual & you make it all look so easy. I watched this whilst having my evening meal & I felt really chilled out. Thanks a lot for all the effort you continue to put into your brilliant channel Neil. Take care & all the best, Neil G.

[@greencraft4783]

Thank you for your kind comments and continued support Neil.

[@iansoutdoorsrecovery7971]

Fantastic video thank you for sharing I'm just starting out wild camping bushcraft since moving Scotland your videos great helping definitely subscribed I just starting my own KZbin channel to show my adventures thank you

[@simonparker9057]

Never even thought of butterbeans! I have been using toasted buckwheat which is stacked with good stuff. Excellent well made video......as usual!

[@greencraft4783]

We all hated them as kids - but they are good and filling, cheap and available nearly everywhere. Thanks for commenting Parker

[@WyeExplorer]

You can always cook up some good food in a Crusader mug - a fantastic selection of books there. I'll be following your suggestions up. Many thanks for this. Very useful. Mark

[@Zurgo-fl1kx]

Same with the older US army steel mess tin and canteen cup, I don't have the British set, but they are so similar and the British set is a lot less available than the US army gear here on the states, picked up my canteen and cover for $1 and had to spend $6.95 on the cup, but the cup was the earlier vietnam steel ones, and got my 1944 mess kit for $2 because the date was unreadable until I brasso'd it later lol

[@WyeExplorer]

@@Zurgo-fl1kx I they're all bomb proof. Chuck anything at em and they'll still be there waiting to cook our food. Sounds like your set up was a bargain.

[@johncamps1337]

Thanks neil for keeping it simple on the man made food. Liked the foraging. I've got the gem Collins book and some kit already. But like you say be careful and check what you are foraging. 👍🏻

[@tonymclennan7254]

Superb

[@FGYT1]

Nice one Neil . Been looking at the carbs to carry lately and gives you a good choice if you have a couple if varients comparing calories per 100gms and pack size is also Interesting . New one to me is Toasted Buckwheat a Russian staple you can even make a crude popcorn with it . Cooks easily as a savoury porrage or add to stews . Just starting to do some cooking vids as I redo my cook set etc .

[@greencraft4783]

I look forward to seeing those Duncan. Thanks for commenting mate.

[@strandhst7294]

Super video - lots of good tips .... thx for sharing this great content. Everything tastes better in the outdoors 👍👌

[@mikekeogh]

Really enjoying your videos mate. Nice easy going style, great info, UK centric. Well done. Link to Marcus's site seems to be down? Maybe a covid thing, I hope so. I've been meaning to go on one of his courses for years but being a near neighbor it's always maybe next time. Hopefully I can get one in soon.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Great vid mate.

[@greencraft4783]

I made it specially for you & Scott!!!

[@JeepsterDave]

I really like your food vids Neil. Looking forward to nicking some more of your ideas - and hopefully trying this recipe at the weekend too! Regards

[@greencraft4783]

No problems Dave, always glad to help & inspire. Thanks for taking the time to post.

[@JeepsterDave]

@@greencraft4783 I did actually make that chorizo, butter bean & nettle top recipe for my lunch yesterday, sitting in a wood! Went really well, so thanks for that!

[@MrGraemeb2022]

That was really really interesting. Well done mate!

[@greencraft4783]

Glad you enjoyed it Geoff

[@festadams9896]

Great video Neil. I have been learning a few edibles over the last couple of years and I have been gaining confidence in my I'd's but what dishes to use them in is certainly an area I struggle with. I do find rehydrated beef jerky is an excellent addition to a meal when trying to keep lightweight and a great addition to anyone's list of ingredients in their pack.

[@greencraft4783]

Cheers Fest. You when you film something, edit it and then think " bugger , I forgot to mention!!" - Jerky , say no more.

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[@gannonaydin8204]

@Kendrick Byron Instablaster :)

[@kendrickbyron9116]

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[@TheScoundrel70]

Foraging is I believe my biggest weakness when out on my own. I'm full on monochromatic colour blind. I only see in black and white (and all the grey shades of the rainbow). So while I can easily identify by size, shape, and pattern, I have no idea if a berry is red, blue, green, or greyple for example. So I have to apply my rule of "If you don't 100% know, then the answer must be no". In some cases, smell helps, but that is often limited to fruits and a very few plant exceptions. There are just too many unsavory characters that look like the edible ones, and the differences are too subtle to trust when limited to dog-o-vision. I've tried plant identification apps, but they are wrong or offer too many possibilities to be trustworthy enough as far as edible or not goes. Hopefully those improve with time. If you have any ideas or suggestions, I would truly appreciate any thoughts and suggestions. It's not an issue when I am traveling with company, buy I feel I'm missing out considerably when on my own.

[@badhat3051]

good video Neil great information wish there were someone this side of the pond teaching that skill set

[@greencraft4783]

That's the beauty of KZbin...I can be there on your PC or Phone!

[@badhat3051]

@@greencraft4783 yes you can and are and I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate your knowledge and your channel as well as the work that you put into it, but how many of the wild edibles native to the UK are native to the USA?

[@greencraft4783]

@@badhat3051 I guess it depends which temperate zone? I would imagine the those area on the same latitude would have similar plants (certainly, nettles, docks, dandelion, yarrow, plantain, reedmace, etc). Thanks for the continued support BTW

[@Andy-1968]

Another great video Neil, I really enjoyed it 👍 what do you carry your oil in? I really, really want one of your tops/Jackets, stay safe my friend & please keep making your informative video's 🙂👍

[@victoriatsavdaridou6725]

Hi Greencraft!!! Very nice presentation, easy and tasteful! Do you have any suggestion for these wooden bowls-plates? Did you carve them by yourself or are they available in an e-shop?

[@greencraft4783]

Hello Victoria, thank you for the kind words. The bowls are ones I carved. You can get similar from Etsy, if you search for noggins or kuksas. I hope this helps.

[@jarlidaniloflorescachique9324]

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