Howth Foraging

When you wake up before 5 am

Stunning sunrise it's been fab all this week. This morning was special.

Sunrise Howth

Mugwort is back, found a beautiful wild patch today. Lots of 7 spotted ladybirds eating the greenfly and cuckoo spit larve - nymph on the Mugwort.

The primary purpose of cuckoo spit is to insulate the froghopper nymph. It keeps the nymph from drying out and hides it completely from general predators like ladybirds, the spit itself is very bitter & acidic which deters the ladybirds from eating the baby froghoppers.

Mugwort is an all time favourite of mine, certainly a magical mystical herb. Love a cup of Mugwort hot chocolate before bed. It is known to give lucid dreams, and yes she does. I've flown to Wales on the winds after a cuppa before bed.

A fantastic herb, for bloating, digestion, ridding parasites, menstrual cramps, digestion. Makes an amazing antispasmodic oil too.

I love to cook with it too, great in a carrot & courgette soup, tomato sauce and especially fab in my magnolia & mugwort chocolate fudge brownies.

Want to learn more, why not book one of my upcoming foraging tours, workshops or events.

Looking forward to our cooking demo using locally foraged ingredients on Saturday the 23rd 4.30 pm with the fabulous local star Erica Drum. Can't wait

Howth Maritime Seafood Festival

Make sure to check out the Food Stage at the Howth Maritime Festival with kids cooking workshops and lots more in the picturesque village of Howth on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026 from 12-6pm daily⚓⛵

For more information please visit:
https://www.eventsinfingal.ie/howth-maritime-festival

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