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Episode 349: Foraging Feasts with Flavour Fred
Episode 349
George Fredenham—aka Flavour Fred—chef, forager, fermenter, and former co-owner of The Foragers at The Verulam Arms in St Albans is this episode’s guest. Known for turning hedgerow finds into award-winning dishes and wild cocktails, George now runs foraging walks, woodland feasts, and fermentation workshops, blending deep ecological knowledge with a flair for flavour.
We talk about his journey with wild food and how he’s teaching others to find, cook, and preserve the edible abundance all around them.
Links
Instagram @flavourfred
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