The activity carried out in Indre et Loire by Amandine still appears to be unusual, hence this article from the Unusual Great West.
But eating (and eating, often!), and caring for yourself, with wild plants that you pick yourself, is gradually becoming a widespread activity and pleasure, if only because of your activities!
So, a little help, a little push... !
Plants and the great outdoors....
Basically, it is estimated that 1500 plants and flowers are edible, and, even better, have interesting taste or medicinal characteristics. But it is also estimated that about 150 are less friendly, because they are toxic or even deadly!
A small training, given by a person who has completed the necessary studies, makes the ride safer! Cat is the other interest of picking: it is an outdoor activity, peaceful and quiet, since it is a matter of observing, being careful...
Amandine's activities....
First, for her small business, L'Herbandine, she goes for a walk!
It searches, finds and picks, and thus offers fresh wild plants, on order, or in the form of weekly "baskets", and a small range of fresh products (obviously!) such as spring (or autumn) rolls with vegetables and wild herbs.
Results, too, of its Tourangelle harvests, enriched by a few expeditions to the Breton coasts, it produces and offers products from what it calls "wild groceries", salts and vinegars with natural flavours, pickles, chutney, pistou... It is very pretty, colourful, perfumed, and deliciously natural !
It also provides its knowledge, which is not only technical, since this activity is also a search for autonomy and knowledge of nature, which is part of a way of life... It therefore organizes outings, training courses, workshops, which combine picking and cooking, in its universe, or at home.
Finally, since nature is a jewel with countless aspects, it was logical that Amandine should also make "natural jewellery", from seeds, stones, feathers and plants that she collects...
L’Herbandine
37460 Céré-la-Ronde
Tél. : 06 51 18 28 75
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