Scotland

So, what is a foodswap? A foodswap is a friendly and informal event where you can swap your foraged, homegrown and homemade produce with other locals. It’s a great way of meeting other people who love food, using up gluts and diversifying your larder and meals, it’s also a lot of fun. Examples of swaps, jams, chutneys, pates, cakes, bread, veg, foraged fruit, wild salad, falafel, cordials, granola, eggs, quiche, herbs…the list goes on! You can alternatively swap your time or skills for food. What to expect; 1. Arrive and lay out your delicious food on a table 2. Have time to meet other people and suss out what they’ve brought and what you’d like to swap 3. Make a bid e.g. I’ll swap you my granola for your jam via wee slips of paper 4. Head back to your own table to see if others have bid on your food 5. Make your swaps 6. Chat and share recipes/growing tips etc 7. Head home and enjoy a load of new foody goodies! Top tips for successful swaps Swap like for like: things of a similar amount of work/size/effort/cost such as 6 eggs for a jar of jam or a […]