Edible Shores: A Coastal Foraging Journey with Carmen Burls

The tides rest in winter, and so do we.
From September to April, when the sea is generous and the sun lingers longer, we return to the shoreline—guided not by clocks, but by the rhythms of the moon and tide.

Join me for a 5-hour immersion into the wild generosity of the coast, where each mussel, seaweed strand, and salt-kissed breeze tells a story. This is not a tour—it’s a homecoming.

We begin with barefoot foraging, wading through rock pools and kelp forests to gather what the sea offers: mussels, molluscs, and edible sea plants. You’ll learn to harvest with care, honouring the delicate balance of marine life and the ancestral wisdom of sustainable gathering.

Then we return to the Edible Shores Kitchen, where the day’s harvest is gently cleaned, prepared, and shared. It’s not a cooking class—it’s a celebration. Expect simple, soulful dishes, laughter, and stories that root you deeper into this place.

All ages are welcome.
Children under 5 join freely; under 10 at a reduced rate.
A mollusc license (R94) is required and easily obtainable online.

www.fishing.dffe.gov.za

This experience is for those who seek more than a meal—it’s for those who long to listen to the sea.