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  • BushMoot: Come along to the amazing Summer Moot 31st July - 5th August (extended Moot : 27th July - 8th August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
  1. paolo

    Snails

    Here in Italy after the purge the snails are cooked in many ways, usually fried with lard (or buter) carrot, garlic, parsley, onion and some rosemary, sage and laurel. Then add some white wine, let evaporate and add some broth, if needed, until ready. When ready add salt, pepper, some good...
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    Larch boletes - recipes & ideas wanted

    Hi, here in Italy we use to preserve the smaller ones with olive oil. Remember to take away the surface slimy skin before any use (cooking or drying). You just have to boil them in water with white wine vinegar (less than 1/3) and, if you like some white wine and spices (laurel parsley...
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    A very nice seasonal foraging guide

    Great news for Amazon:) The "Edible Seashore" book was already in my Amazon wishlist, I think more will follow. Thanks!
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    A very nice seasonal foraging guide

    Is this one of the RiverCottage handbooks? I was thinking about buying a couple of those books..
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    Shemagh or Buff

    Here in Italy the shemag is often associated with extreme left-wing political ideas so you can have troubles if you meet someone from the extreme opposite side... Sad but true.. Two times sad because it's really a versatile and useful piece of kit. I have a black Tagelmust that I wear every...
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    saying hello

    Welcome Jon!
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    They call him Machete

    It seems a nice tool. I like the idea behind the handle, even if I think it should be uncomfortable after a long use.
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    Heads or tails? Hammock dilemma

    Thank you all for the tips. I'll wait some more days then I will make my choice. As soon as I've decided and tried it I will let you know my impressions. Cheers Paolo
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    Heads or tails? Hammock dilemma

    Hi Snozz sure I'll wait, it wold be nice to hear your friend's review! Cheers
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    Heads or tails? Hammock dilemma

    Hi guys, I have never used a hammock until now to sleep outdoors and now I want to try. :hammock: Anyway, since I don't know how much I will like this new way of camping, I don't want to spend too much money and I have restricted my choice between two models, the 2010 DD Travel hammock and the...
  11. paolo

    Bit of rust on my knife

    Hi Mike, just few days ago I have cleaned from a Leatherman Surge with a Vileda Miraclean with great satisfaction, without scratching on the blade. After that I have cleaned the tool with wd40 then oiling it very well before storing. If you have only small rust spots this can be something to...
  12. paolo

    Parang and Parang XL

    Great work Alfredo. I was thinking about a machete/parang so your message it's really interesting :) The only problem is that I like both... and someone is watching me... something like this :nono: If the knives will be made by Fox with the usual craftmanship they will be near perfect...
  13. paolo

    food for a long stay !!

    Have you checked the local regulations about imported foods? Here you'll find some useful tips about what you cannot take with you in the US. Maybe a small fishing rod will be useful.. Enjoy your trip!
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    Nice day with Fox Golok and Reeve Umnumzaan

    Hallo Alfredo, I'm in Padova. We're very near :) Thanks for the info, I hope I have some time to pay a visit to that river, even if this year it's really hard for me to find some time to spend outdoor.. Ciao!
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    Vibram Five Fingers shoes - long term review

    Mark, thanks for this review. I must admit I didn't know about these shoes, and I think I will take a nearer look if I can find them in some store. Anyway sooner of later I'm pretty sure I will try them.
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    Nice day with Fox Golok and Reeve Umnumzaan

    Thanks for sharing Alfredo, nice pics! Where is this place? I have to take a look with my eyes at that water...
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    Strange poo

    It's a fox for me too.
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    Just finished this one...

    Awesome!!!!! I love it!
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    FS: A few folders (Spyderco & others..)

    Hi, I'm interested in the Native plain edge. Can you ship it to Italy? Thanks Paolo
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    Hello from Finland!

    Wow your work is great! Welcome!