Łukasz Łuczaj

is an ethnobotanist, propagator of wild gardens and explorer of the flavours of wild cuisine. He is a professor at the University of Rzeszów and holds a doctorate in biology. He carries out ethnobotanical research in China, the Balkans and the Caucasus. He lives and works in a small village in the Dynów Foothills.

Daisies Forever

Soul + Body

Good Food

Daisies Forever

Daisies contain flavonoids and vitamin C – even better, they can be picked in the wild and pickled in a jar.

Łukasz Łuczaj

Roots, Japanese-Style

Soul + Body

Good Food

Roots, Japanese-Style

Burdock root appears to be ordinary, but – as the cuisine of Japan, China and Korea attests – it can easily be transformed into something quite delightful.

Łukasz Łuczaj

A Hint of Appreciation for Mint

Soul + Body

Good Food

A Hint of Appreciation for Mint

Mint is a diverse herb that can be used in tea, sauce, and as part of the filling in a traditional Polish dumpling (or pierogi).

Łukasz Łuczaj

Caucasian Fusion

Soul + Body

Good Food

Caucasian Fusion

Pkhali – balls of wild leaves mixed with nuts and spices – are popular cuisine in Georgia, where the locals enjoy a close relationship to nature.

Łukasz Łuczaj

Secrets of Nature (Summer 2019)

World + People

Science

Secrets of Nature (Summer 2019)

Our resident ethnobiologist explores the secrets and treasures of Poland’s meadows and forests, including saskatoon, lindenflower, and Himalayan balsam.

Łukasz Łuczaj