If you are new to the world of wild food, then the shore is a great place to gather tasty food with confidence. Other succulent coastal plants are less familiar, but equally nourishing. Closer inspection reveals thousands of juicy little shoots, miracles of resilience and ingenuity, able to withstand regular immersion by the sea, coastal exposure and the ever-changing nature of their coastal home. In my book, I cover 25 of the most rewarding and accessible, as well as coastal plants and a dozen common, but not widely appreciated, shellfish. His new book, The Coastal Forager, explores dozens of edible coastal plants, seaweed and shellfish, and how to safely and responsibly harvest and cook them.

Source: The Irish Times March 29, 2026 15:55 UTC