Edible Wild Plants
Edible Wild Plants

Author: John Kallas

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2010-06-01

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1423616596

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The founder of Wild Food Adventures presents the definitive, fully illustrated guide to foraging and preparing wild edible greens. Beyond the confines of our well-tended vegetable gardens, there is a wide variety of fresh foods growing in our yards, neighborhoods, or local woods. All that’s needed to take advantage of this wild bounty is a little knowledge and a sense of adventure. In Edible Wild Plants, wild foods expert John Kallas covers easy-to-identify plants commonly found across North America. The extensive information on each plant includes a full pictorial guide, recipes, and more. This volume covers four types of wild greens: Foundation Greens: wild spinach, chickweed, mallow, and purslane Tart Greens: curlydock, sheep sorrel, and wood sorrel Pungent Greens: wild mustard, wintercress, garlic mustard, and shepherd’s purse Bitter Greens: dandelion, cat’s ear, sow thistle, and nipplewort

Wild Edibles
Wild Edibles

Author: Sergei Boutenko

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 2013-07-16

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1583946276

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Sergei Boutenko’s groundbreaking field guide to the art and science of foraging and preparing wild edible plants—includes 300+ photos of 60 plants **An Amazon Editors' Pick -- Best Cookbooks, Food & Wine** In Wild Edibles, Sergei Boutenko’s bestselling work on the art and science of live-food wildcrafting, readers will learn how to safely identify 60 delicious trailside weeds, herbs, fruits, and greens growing all around us. It also outlines basic rules for safe wild-food foraging and discusses poisonous plants, plant identification protocols, gathering etiquette, and conservation strategies. But the journey doesn’t end there. Rooted in Boutenko’s robust foraging experience, botanary science, and fresh dietary perspectives, this practical companion gives hikers, backpackers, raw foodists, gardeners, chefs, foodies, DIYers, survivalists, and off-the-grid enthusiasts the necessary tools to transform their simple harvests into safe, delicious, and nutrient-rich recipes. Special features include: 60 edible plant descriptions, most of them found worldwide 300+ color photos that make plant identification easy and safe 67 tasty, high-nutrient plant-based recipes, including green smoothies, salads and salad dressings, spreads and crackers, main courses, juices, and sweets For the wildly adventurous and playfully rebellious, Wild Edibles will expand your food options, providing readers with the inspiration and essential know-how to live more healthy (yet thrifty), more satisfying (yet sustainable) lives.

The Forager's Guide to Wild Foods
The Forager's Guide to Wild Foods

Author: Nicole Apelian

Publisher: Claude Davis

Published: 2021-05

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781735481517

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319 color pages, 400 wild foods, plant localization maps for each plant (400 maps), paperback, great print quality, superior plant identification guidelines, recipes for each plant, full page photos of the plants, at least 3 pictures for each plant, medicinal uses.The Forager's Guide to Wild Foods is probably the most important thing you want to have by your side when you go out foraging. Maybe there are times when you're still not sure about a certain plant and you need to consult the book, despite your vast experience. Or maybe you don't have experience at all and just want to find wild goodies using the book. This book is the ultimate resource for every home, kept right next to your emergency foods, in your Bug out Bag, on your coffee table, or in your bookcase. You can use this book to put food on your table in case hard times are coming ahead. This knowledge is better at your fingertips now, as you might not be able to get it when you need it the most. You can also use the book to make your own remedies from plants growing around you. Inside The Forager's Guide to Wild Foods there are hundreds of medicinal plants and detailed, super simple instructions on how to take advantage of them.A lot of high-priced foods you find labeled as ORGANIC, are nothing compared to the ones that grow in the wild. Wild foods mean no GMO, no pesticides, herbicides or harmful contaminants. There are no foods healthier than the ones you pick yourself in the wild. This is FREE food and it's completely up for grabs.The plant knowledge is no longer taught as it has been for thousands of generations before us. If we don't do something about it, this knowledge will be lost forever and one day we might pay the ultimate price for this.When you were growing up, it was probably your parents or grandparents that helped you identify your very first berry.

Foraging and Feasting
Foraging and Feasting

Author: Dina Falconi

Publisher:

Published: 2013-07-14

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780989343305

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Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook celebrates and reclaims the lost art of turning locally gathered wild plants into nutritious, delicious meals ? a traditional foodway long practiced by our ancestors but neglected in modern times. The book's beautiful, instructive botanical illustrations and enlightening recipes offer an adventurous and satisfying way to eat locally and seasonally. Readers will be able to identify, harvest, prepare, eat, and savor the wild bounty all around them. We share this project with you out of our long commitment to connecting with nature through food and art. The effort weaves together Dina?s 30 years of passionate investigations into wild-plant identification, foraging, and cooking with Wendy?s deft artistic skills honed over 15 years as a botanical illustrator. The result is an abundance of recipes and illustrations that explore creative ways to bring wild edibles into our lives. Part One of Foraging & Feasting serves as a visual guide, tracking 50 plants through their growing cycle. The images illustrate the culinary uses of wild plants at various seasons. Part Two contains easy-to-use references including Plant Chart Centerfolds and Seasonal Flow Charts. Part Three brings you into the kitchen; here you'll find more than 100 master recipes and countless variations formulated to help you easily turn wild plants into delectable salads, soups, beverages, meat dishes, desserts, and a host of other culinary delights. These recipes are not limited to wild ingredients; they can be used with cultivated ingredients as well, purchased or homegrown. Many of the recipes can be made to accommodate various dietary restrictions: gluten-free, casein-free, dairy-free, grain-free, and sugar-free. Among those who will find the book valuable are the health-conscious members of the Weston A Price Foundation, ever in search of nutrient-dense, traditional whole foods. Slow Food enthusiasts will appreciate how focusing on ancient, seas¬¬unusual edibles.

A Guide to Wild Food Foraging
A Guide to Wild Food Foraging

Author: David Squire

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 1637412851

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·A complete and compact on-the-go field guide to help foragers identify, locate, and use a variety of wild foods ·Includes more than 100 detailed plant profiles for wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish ·Each plant profile includes expert insight on identification, seasonality, location, and how to prepare and use them in delicious recipes ·New edition includes updated photography to enhance safe identification

Foraging the Rocky Mountains
Foraging the Rocky Mountains

Author: Lizbeth Morgan

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2013-06-04

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1493002252

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The Rocky Mountain region's diverse geography overflows with edible plant species. From salsify to pearly everlasting, currants to pine nuts, Foraging the Rocky Mountains guides you to 85 edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the region. This valuable reference guide will help you identify and appreciate the wild bounty of the Rocky Mountain states. This guide also includes:: detailed descriptions of edible plants and animals tips on finding, preparing, and using foraged foods recipes suitable for the trail and at home detailed, full-color photos a glossary of botanical terms

Wild Edible Plants of Texas
Wild Edible Plants of Texas

Author: Shannon Warner

Publisher: Rowan's Publishing, LLC.

Published: 2023-05-11

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13:

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Have you ever gazed upon a field of wildflowers, wondering which among them might hold the secret to a unique, delicious dish? Or you've wandered through a forest, curious about the culinary potential of the mushrooms hidden in the undergrowth. If so, "Wild Edible Plants of Texas" is the perfect companion on your journey to discovering Texas's gastronomic wonders. 🌵 Embark on a mouthwatering journey through East, Central, South, and West Texas, exploring each region's distinct flavors and foraging opportunities. 🌿 Gain insights into the diverse weather patterns and topography that shape Texas' unique landscapes, fostering a deeper connection with the land and its natural bounty. 🍄 Uncover the secrets of foraging for wild edibles, including identification tips, harvesting techniques, and responsible foraging practices to ensure sustainability. 🍴 Savor the flavors of Texas with delectable, easy-to-follow recipes that showcase the best of each region's wild edibles – from prickly pear cactus to morel mushrooms. 🌻 Join a thriving community of fellow foragers by connecting with local foraging groups, resources, and workshops, where you can share knowledge, experiences, and a passion for nature's bounty.

How to Forage for Wild Foods without Dying
How to Forage for Wild Foods without Dying

Author: Ellen Zachos

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2023-10-10

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 1635866146

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This on-the-go guide is perfect for new foragers eager to learn about the edible plants they're most likely to find, no matter what region they're in, and provides photos and easy-to-follow identification and use guidelines for the 40 most common—and most delicious—wild plants. How to Forage for Wild Foods without Dying is a book for anyone who likes to go on nature walks and would like to learn about the edible plants they’re most likely to come across—no matter what region they’re in. Author Ellen Zachos shares her considerable expertise, acquired over decades of foraging in every part of North America. She offers clear, concise descriptions of edible wild plants, in addition to any potential lookalikes, as well as critical information about proper harvesting, processing, and cooking. Zachos has curated the plant selection to include only the 40 most common, most delicious edible plants, ranging from black walnuts and juniper berries to elderflowers, burdock, fiddlehead ferns, lambsquarter, wild garlic, sunchokes, and many more. With Zachos’s expert advice and easy-to-follow guidelines, readers will be confident in identifying which plants they can safely eat and which ones they should definitely avoid. Easy instructions for preparation and eating for maximum enjoyment are included.

How to Forage for Wild Foods Without Dying Journal
How to Forage for Wild Foods Without Dying Journal

Author: Ellen Zachos

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2024-03-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781635867862

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How to Forage for Wild Food without Dying: The Journal is an easy way for foragers to keep track of their foraging finds, where they found them, and at what time of year. By tracking what they collect, foragers can become more adept at locating their favorite wild foods in future years. They also become more educated about how weather patterns affect the availability of wild-harvested plants and mushrooms. Throughout the book, author and expert forager Ellen Zachos offers essential advice for safe foraging and extensive lists of wild edibles and mushrooms for each season. These act as seasonal prompts, so that readers know what foods to be looking for at each time of the year, and as a way for readers to plan their future foraging adventures. The journal is the same trim size as How to Forage for Wild Foods without Dying and How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying and features rounded corners for durability, an easy-to-clean cover, elastic closure, and lay-flat binding.