Peter was born in London, England and came to North America as a child. Later in life he served in the military as a clerk/news correspondent for Stars and Stripes. After his discharge he worked for U.S. News and World Report until he moved to his once and final homeland, Canada in 1972. Over the years he developed a growing interest in foraging after seeing how lush the forests were in southwestern Ontario and how they are home to countless varieties of edible plants and mushrooms. Every year new edible plants and wild mushrooms are discovered and he passes this knowledge along to those who accompany him and his dogs on the trails.

In Peter's words:

"Thank you Canada for your beckoning. You are a true and beautiful testiment to what Mother Nature has to offer to her sister Mother Earth. Bless."

On another note: In April 2012, his mystery novel, Boreal Dreams, was published to four and five star reviews. Boreal Dreams was also short listed for the Robertson Davies Prize.

Puck's Plenty was co-winner along with Karen Hartwick of Stratford Tea Leaves for Best Beverage at the 2012 and 2013 Savour Stratford Culinary Festival . Puck's Plenty has also been featured in articles in the National Post, The Globe and Mail, Wine and Dine (Singapore), Marriott International, Travel and Leisure Magazine and more. Puck's Plenty has been featured on television as well. The Oprah Network and the D.J. Demers Show along with a video presention on some Air Canada flights.

The name, Puck's Plenty, was derived from Puck, a character in the play, A Midsummer's Night Dream by William Shakespeare, our own tribute to Stratford's world renowned Shakespeare Festival.

Faolan, Peter & Liam on the trail.