living off the land calender

[fathom 2]

Hi all i've been trying to put togeather a living of the land calender what i mean by this is putting everything in order as it comes fish, fur,feather nuts and berries beers and wines i.e what time of year do you go mackeral fishing when do you pick elder berries for wine? i hope i've worded this ok and hope yous can help. Thanks.

[BellySlater 15]

mackeral tend to hit West Wales early May when the waters warm up....Bass are pretty close behind.

Hope this helps

[JoeD 24]

I think in one of Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall's books he has the seasons and food ready in that season. I will check for you what book in a bit and if I have time I will write it all up.

 

JoeD

[essexjed 1]

Hi all i've been trying to put togeather a living of the land calender what i mean by this is putting everything in order as it comes fish, fur,feather nuts and berries beers and wines i.e what time of year do you go mackeral fishing when do you pick elder berries for wine? i hope i've worded this ok and hope yous can help. Thanks.

that is a bloody brill idea, sign me up for one dude....c'mon guys jump on this one...hugh will defo make this happen if someone else doesn't!!!

Edited July 11, 2009 by essexjed

[JoeD 24]

Sorry my mistake I got the books mixed up it is Cooking Month by Month by Mark Norwak

 

January -

Fish - Carp, Cod, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, Mackerel, Mussels, Oysters, Pike, Plaice, Scallops, Skate, Sole, Sprats, Whiting.

 

Poultry and Game - Chicken, Duck, Goose, Turkey, Hare, Partridge, Pheasant, Pigeon, Plover, Rabbit, Snipe, Wild duck, Woodcock.

 

Veg - Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, Leek, Parsnips, Red Cabbage, Turnips, Watercress.

 

Fruit - Cranberries, Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Rhubarb, Seville Oranges.

 

 

February -

Fish - Carp, Cod, Haddock, Hake, Halibut, Herring, Mussels, Oysters, Pike, Plaice, Salmon, Scallops, Skate, Sole, Sprats, Whitebait.

 

Poultry and Game - Chicken, Duck, Goose, Turkey, Hare, Rabbit, Wild duck.

 

Veg - Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicory, Jerusalem artichokes, Leeks, Parsnips, Red Cabbage, Turnips, Watercress.

 

Fruit – Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Rhubarb, Seville Oranges.

 

 

March –

Fish – Carp, Hake, Herring, Mackerel, Mussels, Oysters, Pike, Plaice, Salmon, Salmon trout, Scallops, Skate, Sole, Sprats, Trout, Turbot, Whitebait.

 

Poultry and Game – Chicken, Duck, Goose, Turkey, Rabbit.

 

Veg – Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicory, Jerusalem artichokes, Leek, Parsnips.

 

Fruit – Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Rhubarb.

 

 

April –

Fish – Brill, Crab, Crayfish, Lobster, Mackerel, Oysters, Plaice, Prawns, Salmon, Salmon trout, Trout, Turbot, Whitebait.

 

Poultry and Game – Chicken, Duck, Goose, Guinea fowl, Turkey, Rabbit.

 

Veg – Broccoli, Chicory, Leek, Parsnips, Spinach.

 

Fruit – Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Pineapple, Rhubarb.

 

May –

Fish – Brill, Crab, Crayfish, Haddock, Herring, Lobster, Mullet, Plaice, Prawns, Salmon, Salmon trout, Sole, Trout, Turbot, Whitebait.

 

Poultry and Game – Chicken, Duck, Guinea fowl.

 

Veg – Asparagus, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Courgettes, Globe artichokes, Peas, Spinach.

 

Fruit – Apricots, Gooseberries, Lemons, Oranges, Pineapple, Rhubarb.

 

 

 

June –

Fish – Brill, Carp, crab, Crayfish, Haddock, Herring, Lobster, Mullet, Plaice, Prawns, Salmon, Salmon trout, Shrimps, Sole, Trout, Turbot, WHITEBAIT.

 

Poultry and Game – Chicken, Duck, Guinea fowl.

 

Veg – Asparagus, Broad Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn on the cob, Courgettes, French Beans, Globe artichokes, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Tomatoes.

 

Fruit – Apricots, Cherries, Gooseberries, Lemons, Loganberries, Oranges, Peaches, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Strawberries.

 

 

July –

Fish – Brill, Carp, Crayfish, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, Lobster, Mullet, Plaice, Prawns, Salmon, Salmon trout, Shrimps, Sole, Trout, Turbot, Whitebait.

 

Poultry and Game – Chicken, Duck.

 

Veg – Aubergines, Broad Beans, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn on the cob, Courgettes, French Beans, Globe artichokes, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Spinach, Tomatoes.

 

Fruit – Apricots, Blackcurrants, Cherries, Figs, Gooseberries, Lemons, Loganberries, Melons, Nectarines, Oranges, Peaches, Plums, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Rhubarb, Strawberries.

 

 

August –

Fish – Brill, Carp, Crab, Crayfish, Haddock, Hake, Halibut, Herring, Lobster, Mullet, Pike, Plaice, Prawns, Salmon, Salmon trout, Sole, Trout, Turbot.

 

Poultry and Game – Chicken, Duck, Grouse, Hare, Venison.

 

Veg – Aubergines, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn on the cob, Courgettes, French Beans, Globe artichokes, Marrows, Peas, Peppers, Runner Beans, Spinach, Tomatoes.

 

Fruit – Apples, Blackberries, Damsons, Figs, Greengages, Melons, Peaches, Pears, Plums.

 

 

August –

Fish – Brill, Carp, Crab, Crayfish, Haddock, Hake, Halibut, Herring, Lobster, Mullet, Pike, Plaice, Prawns, Salmon, Salmon trout, Sole, Trout, Turbot.

 

Poultry and Game – Chicken, Duck, Grouse, Hare, Venison.

 

Veg – Aubergines, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn on the cob, Courgettes, French Beans, Globe artichokes, Marrow, Peas, Peppers, Runner Beans, Spinach, Tomatoes.

 

Fruit – Apples, Blackberries, Damsons, Figs, Greengages, Melons, Peaches, Pears, Plums.

 

 

September –

Fish – Carp, Crayfish, Dab, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, Lobster, Mullet, Mussels, Oysters, Pike, Plaice, Prawns, Sole, Trout

 

Game and Poultry – Chicken, Duck, Goose, Turkey, Grouse, Hare, Partridge, Rabbit, Snipe, Venison, Wild duck.

 

Veg – Aubergines, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Corn on the cob, Courgettes, Leek, Marrow, Onions, Parsnips, Peppers, Runner Beans, Spinach, Swedes, Tomatoes.

 

Fruit – Apples, Blackberries, Damsons, Grapes, Lemons, Oranges, Peaches, Pears, Plums.

 

 

October –

Fish – Carp, Cod, Dab, Haddock, Hake, Halibut, Herring, Lobster, Mackerel, Mussels, Oysters, Pike, Plaice, Scallops, Skate, Sole.

 

Poultry and Game – Chicken, Duck, Goose, Turkey, Grouse, Hare, Partridge, Pheasant, Rabbit, Snipe, Venison, Wild duck.

 

Veg – Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Celery, Leek, Marrow, Parsnips, Red Cabbage, Spinach, Swedes, Turnips.

 

Fruit – Apples, Blackberries, Damsons, Grapes, Lemons, Oranges, Peas, Pomegranates, Pumpkin, Quinces.

 

 

November –

Fish – Carp, Cod, Haddock, Hake, Halibut, Herring, Mackerel, Mussels, Oysters, Pike, Plaice, Scallops, Skate, Sole, Sprats, Whiting.

 

Poultry and Game – Chicken, Duck, Goose, Turkey, Grouse, Hare, Partridge, Pheasant, Rabbit, Snipe, Wild duck, Venison.

 

Veg – Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Chicory, Jerusalem artichokes, Leek, Parsnips, Red Cabbage, Spinach, Swedes, Turnips.

 

Fruit – Apples, Cranberries, Grapes, Lemons, Oranges, Pears, Pomegranates, Tangerines.

 

 

December –

Fish – Carp, Cod, Haddock, Hake, Halibut, Herring, Mussels, Oysters, Pike, Plaice, Scallops, Skate, Sole, Sprats, Whiting.

 

Poultry and Game – Chicken, Duck, Goose, Turkey, Grouse, Hare, Partridge, Pheasant, Rabbit, Snipe, Wild duck, Venison.

 

Veg – Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Chicory, Jerusalem artichokes, Leek, Parsnips, Red cabbage, Spinach, Swedes, Turnips.

 

Fruit – Apples, Cranberries, Grapes, Lemons, Oranges, Pears, Pomegranates, Tangerines.

 

 

JoeD

[fathom 2]

Thanks everyone for your replies so far and thanks joeD for taking the time for such a reply its a great start to what i hope to achieve cheers

 

Fathom.

[JoeD 24]

Thanks everyone for your replies so far and thanks joeD for taking the time for such a reply its a great start to what i hope to achieve cheers

 

Fathom.

The pleasure is all mine mate.

 

JoeD

[G900 0]

Best time of Mackerel Fishing - evening and dusk, especially warm summer evenings Elderberries are a familiar late summer sight in da hedgerows.

 

They're easy to spot, with their distinctive purple-black fruit hanging from the heavily-laden branches.

It's really important only to pick ripe (purple-black) elderberries. You can tell they're ripe because the fruits will be hanging downwards and plump, rather than being above the branch and hard.

 

Avoid green and green-purple berries as these are unripe and contain traces of cyanide, which can cause vomiting and diarrohea... In some sensitive people, even ripe fruit will do this. However, cooking removes this problem.

 

Pick the berries on their twig. Leave the job of taking the berries off the stalks until you're home.

i hope this will help u lad.

Edited July 18, 2009 by G900

[langouroux 14]

JoeD you the man!

[JoeD 24]

JoeD you the man!

 

No...........I just like to help fellow people with the same intrests, no point being a miserable sod and keeping information that you can get to yourself is there.

 

JoeD