Edible Wild Plants for Beginners

Dig up a whole new culinary world with this New York Times best-selling field guide to foragingDig up a whole new culinary world with this New York Times best-selling field guide to foraging Most of us "forage" for food in the aisles of well-lit grocery stores. But there are delicious edible plants for the taking right outside your door! This all-in-one reference shows you how to identify 31 of the most common edible wild plants in North America, from California to Connecticut. Gather your gear-Dive into edible plant history and foraging FAQs, and learn what tools you'll need before you head out. Spot the snacks-Find photos, descriptions, distinguishing characteristics, and common uses for 31 edible wild plants-from arrowroot to wild rose. Recipes and remedies-Learn to use wild plants in everything from curry and cookies to bug bite balm and bath soaks. Stay safe-This book includes foraging guidelines that are vital to your safety. It's recommended you read it in its entirety before you explore. Make the most of what Mother Nature has to offer with Edible Wild Plants for Beginners.

Wild plants are not only beautiful, but they can also be an affordable and sustainable way to add flavor and nutrition to your diet. Edible Wild Plants for Beginners provides you with the essential information and guidance to begin foraging for edible wild plants and including them in your diet. Edible Wild Plants for Beginners provides profiles of common edible wild plants and includes information on dangerous look-alikes, the best time to harvest, where to find each type of wild plant, and how to cultivate your own garden. From natural remedies to delectable dishes and exotic cocktails, Edible Wild Plants for Beginners provides more than 95 ways for you to use these newfound ingredients. Edible Wild Plants for Beginners will help you explore the world of edible wild plants and teach you how to use them in your home and kitchen, with: More than 95 easy-to-follow edible wild plants recipes and remedies, including Amaranth Vegetable Curry, Pickled Jerusalem Artichokes, Chamomile Cookies, and a Purslane Martini Tips for foraging, harvesting, and cultivating edible wild plants Techniques for serving, preserving, and cooking with edible wild plants 31 edible wild plant profiles, including descriptions, distinguishing features, preparation and collection tips, and common uses 10 simple steps to making tinctures A guide to identifying edible wild plants and avoiding common poisonous plants With Edible Wild Plants for Beginners, you''ll be able to start living sustainably, saving money, and adding variety to your diet the way nature intended."