Foraged Pembrokeshire wild oyster kebabs and Scarlet Elf Caps,with Craig Evans
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2018
- During another beautiful spring day in Pembrokeshire (19 March 2018 ), We forage along the Milford Haven waterway for Pacific oysters (Crassostrea Gigas),these are the descendents of a long abandoned oyster farm. This estuary has been famous for its native oysters (Ostrea Edulis) since Tudor times,when vast numbers were harvested and sent to London by sea. We brought with us edible ,Scarlet Elf Cap fungi(Sacrocypha coccinea),which I foraged from woodland near my home in Carmarthenshire. Unless you are totally confident that the area that you gather bivalve,filter feeding molluscs,cockles ,mussels,oysters,razor clams etc ,is unpolluted ,you should ALWAYS ensure that they are well cooked before consumption. Llew was unable to join us on the day as he was being spoiled by having his paws trimmed.
imagine you're an oyster, sat chilling besides the water, when suddenly you hear "that'll make a nice soap dish"
lol
it’s the human equivalent of cat calling 😂
03:45 "this oyster has been on this rock since he was a baby and lived here all his life" *curb-stomps the shit out of it*
Most shellfish stay where they first settle,regards Craig
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAAHHA
i love how he just YEETS them up the shore.
I love your videos it's so therapeutic to watch and you are such a knowledgeable and modest man! Keep up the great work 👍
Thank you for your kind ,generous comment Boomstick,regards Craig
I love Fresh oysters deep in vinegar with chili, garlic and a bit of ginger, so delicious! Thank you for the wonderful vid Mr. Craig 😊
Many thanks Roxanne, I like pickled oysters with marsh samphire,regards Craig
Thank you, again. These are my favorite videos! I'm always so happy when one pops up!😊👍
"The bounty of the bay" nice!
Thank you once again D Devries,many more to come,regards Craig
Foraging is an important life skill - during the great depression, lobster along with other shellfish was viewed as peasant food - now it's fine dining.
How the world has changed Aleph-Tav,regards Craig
Craig I love your videos more than I can tell you. You make my favorite videos of all on You Tube. I wish I could accompany you on your foraging excursions, but I"m far away in the U.S. so I'll have to do it vicariously. Keep up the excellent videos and keep having fun on the estuary.
This guy has me in tears! Love him!! "The man"!!! xx
I find myself coming back to this one often. Thank you for posting your videos, I watch them over and over again. They take me back to my childhood and I wish I lived near the coast now.
Amazing video dad the kebabs look sooo nice xx
They do indeed Ceri ,it was a great day to be out in the Spring sunshine,Daddy x
Your dad is a very nice person. He take only that much from Nature as much as they need, the rest return to Nature.
your dad is the don of coastal foraging, proper top guy
❤️
Wot no Chilly sorse mate
amazing quality as always gentlemen. cheers from canada
Many thanks again Gradyn,I hope it's starting to get a little warmer there now,regards Craig
eh i'll second that^﹏^
Wow! Those were some big oysters. Your cooking always looks absolutely divine! I hope I can make it out that way and do some foraging myself. Your definitely are an inspiration.
Thank you Guro Hyena,come on over,there is plenty of room to forage here in Wales UK, regards Craig
Oh wow. I love oysters, but rarely am able to have them fresh. I usually by them smoked and tinned in oil. Those were absolutely massive. Great videos by the way! Greetings from California!
Thank you Craig for another throughly enjoyable video. I could listen to you for hours I love the West Welsh accent. I appreciate it's time consuming filming and editing and 15 mins film probably takes all day to finish, but I and others I'm sure would love some longer episodes. Thanks again 🦀🐙🐚🦀🐙🐚🦀🐙🐚🦀
Many thanks for a great comment,RicTic66. It is time consuming and logistically challenging to produce a short video,taking into account the weather ,the tides,season,and find the living stars of the show (Crabs,lobsters,shellfish etc),distance from home etc. At present my average view time is only 4 minutes 24 seconds! on an average video of over 13 minutes. I must be doing something wrong or my content is not good enough to maintain a viewers interest. I would add that some of the mainstream T V sea life programmes take many years to capture "their" perfect footage. My videos are spontaneous and unscripted . I would welcome any viewers suggestions on how to improve this. I would dearly love to make longer ,more informative videos,but because of the average viewing times I feel that this extra effort would be wasted.Once again thank you for a very pertinent comment,regards Craig.
Now thats an oyster!!!, great foraging and what a beautiful location too good job.
You have the best videos. You never take more than you need and you know so much! Great channel!
Many thanks for your kind words Linda, if everyone only took a little,there would always be enough,regards Craig
Craig, you know how to eat!!! Those are the most beautifully composed (both in terms of aesthetics and harmony of ingredients) kebabs I've ever seen!
thatslike a $100 plate at a high end restaurant
Thank you Krystin,could you find that in a restaurant?.Regards Craig
I love watching what you forage and there are plenty of high end restaurants around the world
In my country they're very cheap. You can buy them for a dollar per basket. I love them 😊
Double that in California.
as it was wee little baby it attached itself to this Rock and has been there ever since....(kick) now its going to be my dinner! ha ha ha I'm starving over here! Hello from America!
Frederick Conner I caught that too. So funny!
HAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
😂😂😂
It looks like you a man of all trades... so creative...I’m addicted to your videos now
Probably one of the best videos I've ever watched, thank you so much for sharing.
That's a really nice comment Colin,regards Craig
I wish you were my father or grandfather. I love the wild, nature & foraging for fresh food, let alone my for seafood.
I can't get enough of your videos, sir! This recipe looked absolutely delicious! Thank you so much!
Thank you Christina,many more to come,all the recipes are made up there and then,regards Craig
"Oyvster lived on that rock it's entire life"
*proceeds to kick it off to eat*
And he ate it just like it was intended. The universe is a beautiful place.
Not quite sure what you were expecting from a forage and cook vid 🤔
And the thats perfectly fine. Nothing at all wrong with this way of gathering food.
It’s kind of funny him telling the oysters life story respectfully then the next scene is him kicking it. Not against harvesting wild animals for food what so ever but I laughed.
i know!! hahahah that got me like
Love your videos Craig, excited for this one 👍🏽
Thank you Molly ,it was great day out yesterday filming it,regards Craig
This is one of my all time fave YT channels.
Nice of you to say so Andrew, regards Craig
I absolutely love your videos Craig ❤ they show the beauty of our Welsh beaches and coasts and what they have to offer.
I will definitely be visiting Pembrokeshire in the summer 😎.
I can't wait for your next video x
Thank you Louisa,this exactly the image I am trying to portray . As you know ,you will have a great time in Pembrokeshire,regards Craig
I'm hungryyy! This video reminded me of when I use to go crabbing and fishing with my dad at the ocean. ❤ Never gone foraging for clams/oysters though but it looks so fun.
Another great video Craig and Kris
That looked delicious Craig. That’s the first time I’ve ever seen anyone make oyster kebabs ! I enjoy your videos sir ! 👏🏻
Me too USNVA11,I always try to devise different ways of serving our foraged sea food,regards Craig
Hello from Ohio. Thank you for another excellent video! Those oysters looked amazing!
Those oysters look incredible. I'm salivating watching this.
Craig Evans! I discovered your channel a few days ago. I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing, your fan from San Francisco.
Glad you like it Maria,greetings from Wales UK,regards Craig
what a colorful and beautiful looking dish- looks delicious.
Thank you Bella,it's not bad for an off the cuff idea,regards Craig
its awesome to see that your country still has such a huge variety of edible wild life on its shores.
Yes Tommy, we are really fortunate here in Wales UK,I intend to show much more of what we have here,regards Craig
your vids are awesome and I get so hungry everytime I watch you eat.
I'm sorry Tommy,but you'll just have to have a go at foraging lol,regards Craig
Excellent video as usual. With lots of respect for nature, teaching people something new every time and always a joy to watch. Thanks!
Thank you for a great comment Timothy,that's what I try to get across,regards Craig
Sr ..! You are amazing 🙂 thank you for sharing your videos 👍🏻
As usual looks delicious! Those oysters were huge!
Yes Jacie and delicious,you wouldn't get those in a restaurant,regards Craig
I love your videos. Inspirational, motivational, educational
I watch them all more than once
Thank you nemo9xiphos,those 3 words sum up what I try to get across,regards Craig
me and my lilman love all your video's we are always out foraging and your video's encourage him more to try new things you truly are an inspiration we look forward to many more thank you :)
Thank you Desmond,it makes me feel good to know that the videos encourage your son to find out more about the natural world,many more videos to come,regards Craig
This video made me soooo hungry!!! I can't believe the size of those oysters!!!! Great video as always :)
Many thanks again Chelsey,our waters are really fertile,regards Craig
I think it's wonderful that you keep this foraging tradition alive and teach others. Thank you for helping me feel like I am connecting with my roots. (My ancestry is from that part of the world.)
Many thanks Orius25, I intend to make many more videos of our locality,regards Craig
Always love to see a new video from you. Made my day thank you!!
Thank you once again Cademan Caden,you are very welcome,regards Craig
Okay, you are spoiling us with these awesome videos! Now I REEAAALLY want to forage.
Many thanks Banana Cupcake,I have many many more planned,regards Craig.
Great video Craig - you're an inspiration.
Glad you like it Forage Wild,regards Craig
That looks delicious! You are very knowledgeable sir! I'm subscribing and excited to learn !
Thank you catyear 75,welcome to the channel,regards Craig
Great video as always! Can't wait till the next...
Thank you Devora ,many more to come,regards Craig
Greetings, Craig, from the USA! Recently discovered your channel, and I must thank you for it! Quite relaxing and extremely interesting to see what nature offers up to you each time, as well as how you prepare it. Thanks again for sharing!
Glad you like Mazerin IV,more to follow,regards Craig
I clicked on this as soon as I saw it!! So exciting everytime you upload
I must be doing something right then Xixi Lu,regards Craig
Awesome video. Always a euphoric experience with enlightenment and interest expanding.
Never had a video described as euphoric before Mr Vampire ,regards Craig
Absolute love your videos!! Please keep up the good work you have potential to be a really popular UA-cam channel
I like that we get to see you eat, what you gather. NICE VIDEOS.
Thank you DIGGY DODGES,it's great fun,regards Craig
Thanks for another awesome video of fresh sea foraged yumminess goodness,, 100 thumbs up!!!
Many thanks again for your kind words Maria ,regards Craig
Wowww.its another wonderful day of cooking and eating healthy foods.. good job Craig😋😍😙
Many thanks Tommy,it was a great day out,regards Craig
I love oysters however they are prepared, these kebabs look delicious, I will have to try your recipe soon. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge & the importance of the cycle of all things so they can continue to grow & replenish for many generations for everyone to enjoy.☺
What a great comment,thank you Cosette, the oysters in the video were very nice,the Scarlet Elf caps were a little bland and cooking completely spoiled the taste of the penny wort (I'll leave it raw in future),regards Craig
Keep the videos coming guys very enjoyable to watch ! 👍🏼
Thank you Sean,many more to come,regards Craig
I'm not a fan of sea food but I learn something every video of yours I watch, great job as always. :)
Firstly thank you for makin the video specifically about oysters, i am obsessed with them! And what a great idea to have them as kebabs. This is my favourite youtube channel and i think what your doing is outstanding craig. Personally loved this one and those oysters were monsters! Fantastic 👍🏻
Again thank you for a great comment gavrfc09,I have found some even bigger in that location,regards Craig
Coastal Foraging With Craig Evans appreciate a reply from the man himself! Thanks craig your channel is immense and im lookin into booking with you when your site is up and running. Delighted with your content and keep up the amazing work,its well appreciated by your followers.
I need to do this with my kiddies more often. I have many happy memories as a kid doing just this. Eat for free, how cool is this
Yes Steven B you should ,it is great fun and priceless education,regards Craig
Thank you for making these wonderful and interesting videos!!
You are very welcome,they are a pleasure to make Ryan,regards Craig
You Sir, ought to be knighted for your knowledge about foraging, your kindness and the will to share your way of living with us. I have never eaten oysters other than raw, but I will give it a go soon. Unfortunately foraging is discouraged in my country, and even extremely limited by law, so I might need to use commercially farmed oysters. Thank you Sir for the best 15 minutes of this day!
B.
What a great comment Bcwolters,it is much appreciated ,regards Craig
Very well done, your knowledge is much appreciated
Thank you CrowsNest Gaming you are very welcome-new video will be published soon,regards Craig
Invasive species are so bad. I love that you pick those first
Why are they so bad? Eat both and be merry.
Not all of them are bad. Some are bad for the ecosystem thats right.
Great video, the oysters looked amazing! Definitely some of the largest ones that I've ever seen.
Thank you Anthony,our seas provide great conditions for the oysters,regards Craig
Since I started 3 weeks ago I Being watching you and I learned so much and I love seafood thank you keep up the good work 👌👌👌👌👌👌
Thank you for a great comment PASTA PASTA,I hope to publish 2 to 3 videos per month,regards Craig
I'm teaching my daughter to noodle, close to what you do, lots of hidden goodies out there!
Thank you so much for the awesome Cooking ideas!
You are very welcome Sean, regards Craig
Gourmet cooking! I love the way you can cook up these delicious meals even when out and about in the wild. Those oysters are really big! Would certainly cost a lot in a seafood market.
Many thanks for your kind words Daisy,our oysters certainly grow big,regards Craig
Love these videos. Please make more. Liam, from south west of Ireland.
Glad you like them Liam,many more to come,regards Craig
Love watching your videos.
Awesome job again, fellas. I can't believe how much meat was in the oysters. Amazing.
Thank you again Ian,they grow really well here in Pembrokeshire,regards Craig
You deserve more viewers craig&cameraguy#1 ^^. Thanks for another great video!
Thank you Perun,but the subscribers are building up nicely,regards Craig
Thanks for posting again, I hope your lovely dog is doing well.
Thanks again Brandon,Llew was having his sharp claws trimmed,regards Craig
Hi Craig, wish I could find such big oysters here in Portugal! I really love your videos, keep them coming always, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us through all your videos, maybe one day i'll visit Wales :)
Many thanks Ricardo,many more videos planned,come and visit us ,you will receive a warm welcome. I have foraged in the lagoons behind the sand dunes on the coast by Val de Lobo near Faro , I found plenty of lagoon cockles and small crabs there along with plenty of mullet.Regards Craig
Nice video again. Delicious food. Would love to see Llew back on the next video as soon as possible :) :)
Thank you again Camille,Llew will be in the next video,regards Craig
Foraging takes a good deal of energy and exertion. The beautiful meals that result don't seem sufficient to compensate for the expenditure, nor to satiate the appetite that two grownup men would build up doing that work. The meals that result seem to be along the lines of a gourmet snack. Do you ever gather enough for a proper filling spread?
I like the way that you present things. Rustic-chic.
Growing up, my favorite series' of books were by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I loved to read about how they used every bit of a thing for sustenance, and how resourceful and clever they were. I think, though, that I had the spirit of a wandering spelunker when I was in the womb (not much to explore there....)
Oh - this was the first time that I've seen you out without the pup. You guys are so patient with him poking his nose in everything and putting himself in the way of progress. I believe he does not realize his size and may imagine he is of a more petite breed.
I hope ,any more people find your channel here. It is one of my Top Ten favorite subscriptions.
Thank you for a great comment First Last, I only gather enough to demonstrate the gathering and cooking ,I could collect many more times the amount on film as there is an abundance locally. However I try to conserve the stock available. For example it would only take 10-15 minutes to gather 5 Kg (11Lbs) of cockles or mussels. Our distant ancestors lived near the coast for this very reason,as it requires far less energy to forage on the shore than hunt animals in a distant/dangerous forest.
You are quite correct, "Llew" believes he is a "toy" breed,he was not in that video because I had previously attended a tourism trade fair. He is now starting to mellow a little as he is now 20 months old. I am pleased with the way the channel is growing as my initial reason for it was to promote my foraging business www.coastalforaging.co.uk . My last video has received over 400,000 views since 22 May. I intent to make and publish 2 or 3 videos per month,kind regards Craig
Love watching your video's ,your "bush craft" expertise kind of reminds me of Ray Mears . It's important that this knowledge not be lost.
Thank you for your kind words Terry ,many more videos to come,regards Craig
Brilliant as always 👌👌👌👌
Thank you for another great video!!!
Glad you like it Monalyn,regards Craig
Glad this popped up! Consider me a new subscriber. Fantastic video reminds me of when I was ill and watching Ray Mears all day on TV
Thank you and welcome Luc0,but I hope you do't get ill again,regards Craig
I always love watching your video's
Thank you Vonn Khy,more to come,regards Craig
Bravo! Love your videos, keep it coming!!!
Glad you like it MsUnitarded,regards Craig
Lovely. Thanks Craig!
I love this channel! Thank you for doing what you do!
You are welcome Robotslug,it is great fun too,regards Craig
Coastal Foraging With Craig Evans I live in the wetlands of South Florida, and there is plenty to eat here, as I do try to forage blue crabs, rock crabs and oysters when I am on the water for the day.(I don't trust a whole lot of the vegetation here though) It looks a lot nicer where you are for foraging however! Keep doing what you do, and take care!
Whilst on a family holiday to Orlando, I took a day fishing day trip out of Clearwater,I was amazed at the abundance of oysters and small fish on that part of your coast ,a beautiful part of the world,regards Craig
Craig Evans I feel the same about your stomping grounds! I'm glad you made it over this way there is a lot of life here, much of it delicious 👌, one of these days I will come over that way! Was nice talking to you!
That looked wonderfully delish! What a great channel 👌👍👌👍
It was very nice Roberto, it is the first time I have tried to make Oyster kebabs,thank you,regards Craig
Wow! Nice video man. Keep on making great vids.
Gorgeous presentation !🍢🍡🍢🥟🍄💜
Many thanks jeep girl,regards Craig
I love your videos. It makes me want to forage here in Southern California.
Go for it Cynthia,but do your research and take great care ,regards Craig
Beautiful place. Greetings from Guadalajara Mexico!
No Llew today then Craig! Really enjoying your videos, I live in South Wales myself and you've inspired me to pop the wellies on and go foraging too!
Llew had a day off propergoodfilms ,Dafydd took him to get his sharp claws trimmed.Go on get out there ,you know it makes sense !Regards Craig
I think we found Oden!!! Great fun informative video.
Glad you like it Rob,regards Craig
You guys got the best places for sea food
Yes Geeks and Freaks,we are very fortunate here in Wales UK,regards Craig
Hi from New Zealand! Love your video's.
Croeso (welcome) from Wales Sary,regards Craig
Your videos make me forget about the everyday #ratracelife Thank you!
Thank you Gerry,I left the rat race a long time ago,regards Craig
Those look so good man!! Wish I was there hahaha. Great videos 👍🏽
Many thanks Jaime,regards Craig
Those are the biggest oysters I have ever seen! I will have to try oysters on kebab as I have only ever eaten them raw or grilled. Hopefully one day Kris will grow to love oysters as well.
Yes furryshrimp,they can make substantial meal,regards Craig
Wow that is a big oyster! Looks delicious guys.
They certainly are Howard,you could easily live off the food in that area ,with little effort,regards Craig
Loving the Scarlets top too!
Diolch stormriderstudios, I can't wait for the European Cup quarter final against La Rochelle on the 30th March. The Elf Caps/Cups should be the Scarlets Official fungus LOL,regards Craig
Awesome! Lots of Love from Africa!