Foraging
2 days in a row now I have been out in the woods foraging with Dale our apprentice chef. First we headed off to cockle shell (in Kerry) to do a little coastal forage. When we arrived I could see nothing but walls full of what I can only describe as coastal gold, (samphire). Being out by the sea, picking ingredients to put on plates for costumers and then knowing that I have done what’s best for the people that pay me to do so. We picked up seabeet, sea Astra. All this grows in every place by our sea and is so healthy for us that companies are coming to Ireland and pillage the coast. The best thing is Dale and I got to spend time together knowing what we were doing was our best for your plate.
On day 2 we went to the woods to get some delicious woodland herbs to garnish your dishes putting the freshest herbs on a plate that cost petrol. I have watched Dale now for 10 months and it is sensational to watch the youth I spire me. His ability to do what’s right is fantastic. His heart has what we call Croí but that’s not what this is about, it’s about spending time in nature so as not to forget not to abuse it and I don’t consider golfing spending time in nature. Pre-occupation is you considering the golf ball. Foraging is spending time with your thoughts while using the beauty of nature as inspiration. I thank Noel, Paul, David and Dale for inspiring me everyday.
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