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The Joy of Foraging

Author : Gary Lincoff
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN 13 : 1610584163
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book The Joy of Foraging written by Gary Lincoff and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the edible riches in your backyard, local parks, woods, and even roadside with tips from the author of The Complete Mushroom Hunter. In The Joy of Foraging, Gary Lincoff shows you how to find fiddlehead ferns, rose hips, beach plums, bee balm, and more, whether you are foraging in the urban jungle or the wild, wild woods. You will also learn about fellow foragers—experts, folk healers, hobbyists, or novices like you—who collect wild things and are learning new things to do with them every day. Along with a world of edible wild plants—wherever you live, any season, any climate—you’ll find essential tips on where to look for native plants, and how to know without a doubt the difference between edibles and toxic look-alikes. There are even ideas and recipes for preparing and preserving the wild harvest year-round—all with full-color photography. Let Gary take you on the ultimate tour of our edible wild kingdom! “Gary Lincoff’s book provides a good jumping-off place for those who would like to foster an appreciation for the mostly unlooked-for abundance that surrounds people wherever they are, and an ability to find hidden sustenance in everyday places.” —Englewood Review of Books

The Joy of Foraging

Author : Gary Lincoff
Publisher : Quarry Books
ISBN 13 : 9781592537754
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (377 download)

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Download or read book The Joy of Foraging written by Gary Lincoff and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the edible riches your backyard, local parks, woods, and even roadside! In The Joy of Foraging, Gary Lincoff shows you how to find fiddlehead ferns, rose hips, beach plums, bee balm, and more, whether you are foraging in the urban jungle or the wild, wild woods. You will also learn about fellow foragers—experts, folk healers, hobbyists, or novices like you—who collect wild things and are learning new things to do with them every day. Along with a world of edible wild plants—wherever you live, any season, any climate—you’ll find essential tips on where to look for native plants, and how to know without a doubt the difference between edibles and toxic look-alikes. There are even ideas and recipes for preparing and preserving the wild harvest year-round—all with full-color photography. Let Gary take you on the ultimate tour of our edible wild kingdom!

Northeast Foraging

Author : Leda Meredith
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604694173
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Northeast Foraging written by Leda Meredith and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An invaluable guide for the feast in the East.” —Hank Shaw, author of the James Beard Award–winning website Hunter Angler Gardener Cook The Northeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Leda Meredith as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Northeast Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Rhode Island.

Foraging and Feasting

Author : Dina Falconi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989343305
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (433 download)

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Download or read book Foraging and Feasting written by Dina Falconi and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-14 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Northeast Foraging

Author : Leda Meredith
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 160469601X
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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The Skillful Forager

Author : Leda Meredith
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1611804833
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (118 download)

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Download or read book The Skillful Forager written by Leda Meredith and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate forager’s guide to working with any wild plant in the field, kitchen, or pantry—featuring plant profiles, harvesting and preservation tips, and easy recipes From harvesting skills that will allow you to gather from the same plant again and again to highlighting how to get the most out of each and every type of wild edible, trusted expert Leda Meredith explores the most effective ways to harvest, preserve, and prepare all of your foraged foods. Featuring detailed identification information for over forty wild edibles commonly found across North America, the plant profiles in this book focus on sustainable harvesting techniques that can be applied to hundreds of other plants. This indispensable reference also provides simple recipes that can help you make the most of your harvest each season.

Forage, Harvest, Feast

Author : Marie Viljoen
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603587500
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Forage, Harvest, Feast written by Marie Viljoen and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One intrepid cook's exploration of her urban terrain In this groundbreaking collection of nearly 500 wild food recipes, celebrated New York City forager, cook, kitchen gardener, and writer Marie Viljoen incorporates wild ingredients into everyday and special occasion fare. Motivated by a hunger for new flavors and working with thirty-six versatile wild plants--some increasingly found in farmers markets--she offers deliciously compelling recipes for everything from cocktails and snacks to appetizers, entr es, and desserts, as well as bakes, breads, preserves, sauces, syrups, ferments, spices, and salts. From underexplored native flavors like bayberry and spicebush to accessible ecological threats like Japanese knotweed and mugwort, Viljoen presents hundreds of recipes unprecedented in scope. They range from simple quickweed griddle cakes with American burnweed butter to sophisticated dishes like a souffl ed tomato roulade stuffed with garlic mustard, or scallops seared with sweet white clover, cattail pollen, and sweetfern butter. Viljoen makes unfamiliar ingredients familiar by treating each to a thorough culinary examination, allowing readers to grasp every plant's character and inflection. Forage, Harvest, Feast--featuring hundreds of color photographs as well as cultivation tips for plants easily grown at home--is destined to become a standard reference for any cook wanting to transform wildcrafted ingredients into exceptional dishes, spices, and drinks. Eating wild food, Viljoen reminds us, is a radical act of remembering and honoring our shared heritage. Led by a quest for exceptional flavor and ecologically sound harvesting, she tames the feral kitchen, making it recognizable and welcoming to regular cooks.

Foraging Guide For Wild Food For First Timers

Author : Eden Matthews
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book Foraging Guide For Wild Food For First Timers written by Eden Matthews and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Flavorful Journey into the Wild: Your Essential Guide to Foraging Written with the first-time forager in mind, this book demystifies the art of foraging with clear, concise instructions. "Foraging Guide for Wild Food for First Timers" is your passport to a world of discoveries. This comprehensive guide will take you from curious beginner to confident forager, empowering you to identify, harvest, and savor the wild edibles that flourish all around you. But this is more than just a field guide. It's an adventure! Discover the surprising flavors of wild greens, the delicate sweetness of spring blossoms, the rich earthiness of fall mushrooms, and the vibrant hues of summer berries. Inside these pages, you'll find: A Beginner's Crash Course: Learn the basics of foraging ethics, safety guidelines, and essential tools, ensuring a rewarding and responsible experience. Plant Identification Made Easy: Master the art of identifying wild plants with detailed descriptions, vibrant photographs, and helpful tips for avoiding poisonous look-alikes. Foraging Across Diverse Landscapes: Explore the unique edible offerings of forests, meadows, urban areas, and even your own backyard! Herbal Remedies at Your Fingertips: Learn to identify and prepare medicinal plants for teas, tinctures, salves, and other natural remedies. Preserving Your Bounty: Master techniques for drying, freezing, and canning your foraged foods, ensuring you can enjoy the flavors of the season year-round. Whether you're a city dweller with a backyard garden or a nature enthusiast eager to explore the wilderness, this book will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to embark on your own foraging adventures. Get ready to awaken your senses, deepen your connection to nature, and savor the extraordinary flavors of the wild. Your culinary journey begins now! Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the joy and abundance of foraging. Order your copy of "Foraging Guide for Wild Food for First Timers" today and embark on a culinary adventure that will nourish your body and soul.

The Edible City

Author : John Rensten
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0752266144
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (522 download)

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Download or read book The Edible City written by John Rensten and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-09-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The foodie book of the year" The Spectator ''An inspiring book for city dwellers who pine for the bounty of a countryside hedgerow' Sunday Times 'The forager's magic trick; To conjure a meal out of seemingly nothing and ensure you never look the same way at a neglected green space again' Daily Telegraph 'I love the idea that I could pick up dinner from a local park rather than from a shop on the way home. A book about urban forging could so easily have been worthy, but it's an entertaining read with recipes: get ready for nettle tempura...' Delicious magazine 'A man after my own heart.' Mark Hix 'That is the final act of the forager's magic trick. To conjure a meal out of seemingly nothing, and ensure you never look the same way at a neglected green space again' The Telegraph Once you start foraging, you'll never look at the city around you in the same way again. As we walk through the city with our headphones in or our eyes glued to screens, it's easy to forget that we are surrounded by wonderful things to eat. Our parks, pathways, gardens and wild spaces are crammed full of delicious, nutrient-rich plants; all we need to know is how to find them. From dandelions to winter cress, wild garlic to chickweed and ground ivy to water mint, this book takes us through a year of delicious, foraged food. Each entry is illustrated in colour to help you identify the plant and followed by a recipe using these remarkable ingredients. In The Edible City, urban forager John Rensten gives us the tools to identify, source and cook delicious food from the year-long bounty around us, whether that's nettle and three-cornered leek gnocchi, winter purslane pesto, or stinging nettle tempura. This account of a year of urban foraging is perfect for any nature lover or home cook looking for exciting new ingredients to experiment with.

The Everything Guide to Foraging

Author : Vickie Shufer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440525110
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Everything Guide to Foraging written by Vickie Shufer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-05-18 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're searching for the freshest fruits and vegetables to add to your diet, you don't have to look any further than your own backyard! With dozens of detailed illustrations, color photos, and more than 150 tasty recipes, this guide is your ultimate one-stop reference for identifying and harvesting the wild fruits and vegetables that grow in fields, forests, and even on your own lawn. Inside you'll find: In-depth descriptions of edible plants, including their likely locations Easy and delicious recipes for your wild harvest A primer on careful foraging techniques and conservation ethics Essential information on poisonous look-alikes From clover and cattails to milkweed and mustard, this book will teach you how to collect and prepare some of the most common--and delicious--feral plants in America. And, more than just a way to a fantastic meal, this book will guide you to both a newfound confidence in your own abilities, as well as a greater appreciation of the natural world.

31 Edible Wild Plants Absolutely Anyone Can Find in North America

Author : Hadassah Lewis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781960302014
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book 31 Edible Wild Plants Absolutely Anyone Can Find in North America written by Hadassah Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2022-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Black and white photo edition) Living off the land isn't an impossible dream - gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to distinguish dangerous plants from the edible ones. Are you tired of buying produce at the store, skeptical about how it's grown and what it contains? Have you wondered what steps are necessary to start foraging so you can be self-sufficient? Foraging provides the perfect excuse to slow down from the hectic pace of modern life. Enjoying the beauty of nature while spending time with friends and family is a winning combination that contributes to healthy relationships, souls, minds and bodies. And on top of that is the satisfaction and joy found in sharing a foraged meal or snack together. Yet many people are held back by the belief that it is incredibly difficult to safely identify wild plants. But the truth is, all you need is the right information and guidance, which this beginner-friendly foraging guide provides:- Useful foraging tips and why it is a great skill to learn. - Essential foraging and botanical terms.- How to find and identify 31 of North America's most common edible wild plants.- Detailed black and white illustrations and photos of each plant.- Steps for harvesting these plants and bringing them to your table.- Info on the nutrients these plants contain and how they can improve health.- Plant history and trivia to round out your knowledge.- Inspiration and motivation to pursue a more sustainable life. And much more.Choosing to take the first step towards a sustainable life might be difficult, but this decision can mean the difference between self-reliance and overdependence. Don't miss your opportunity to become happier and healthier as you learn from nature, connect with other people, get back to your roots, become more self-sufficient, and stop worrying about food shortages. By the time you finish reading 31 Edible Wild Plants Absolutely Anyone Can Find in North America, you'll be excited to postpone your trip to the grocery store and head to the nearest meadow, woods, or marsh for a foraging adventure instead!

Foraging for Beginners

Author : Kimberly Carlos
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (669 download)

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Download or read book Foraging for Beginners written by Kimberly Carlos and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nourish Your Soul and Rediscover Nature's Bounty In a fast-paced world where we're increasingly disconnected from the natural world, "Foraging for Beginners" invites you to embark on a transformative journey back to your roots. This book is your gateway to a world of abundant, wild, and untamed flavors, a call to action for those ready to reconnect with nature's gifts. Discover the Lost Art of Foraging Unlock the ancient wisdom that sustained our ancestors for millennia. "Foraging for Beginners" will introduce you to the art of identifying, harvesting, and preparing the incredible array of wild edibles that surround you. It's not just a skill; it's a way of life that connects you to the land and its bountiful offerings. Reconnect with Nature's Bounty Imagine strolling through lush meadows, breathing in the fragrance of the forest, and savoring the delectable treasures nature provides. "Foraging for Beginners" is your guide to reconnecting with the earth's rich tapestry and experiencing the thrill of discovering your own sustenance in the wild. Nurture Your Health and Well-Being Foraging isn't just about food; it's about nourishing your soul and revitalizing your health. Discover the nutritional and medicinal benefits of the wild plants and fungi that grow in your backyard. Learn how to harness the power of nature to enhance your well-being. Join the Growing Forager Community You're not alone on this journey of discovery. "Foraging for Beginners" connects you with a global community of nature enthusiasts, foragers, and sustainable living advocates. Together, we're rekindling our relationship with the land, revitalizing ecosystems, and embracing a more harmonious way of life. Embrace the Call of the Wild The call to action is clear: "Foraging for Beginners" is your passport to a more fulfilling, sustainable, and authentic way of life. Reconnect with nature, nurture your health, and rediscover the timeless joy of foraging. The wilderness is calling, and your adventure begins now. Rediscover the richness of nature's bounty and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. "Foraging for Beginners" is more than just a book; it's an invitation to embrace the wild and savor the magic of the natural world. Grab your copy of this Guide to Foraging for Beginners today to get started. Your foraging adventure awaits-answer the call today!

When You Are Lost

Author : Joy Colangelo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781735780207
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book When You Are Lost written by Joy Colangelo and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-09 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook presents foraging maxims to focus our decision making, giving us the best chance of survival if lost. If you can accurately identify plantain, you've found one of the most useful plants in the forest. But if you know that all square stemmed plants are edible, you've increased your edible plant list from one plantain to 7,000 species of plants. This one maxim is the first step toward curing nature blindness. Inside are the "tips and tricks" used by survivalists, hunter/gatherers, witches and wildcrafters. The watercolor drawings are pulled straight from the authors' sketchbook with pigments made from ores, soil, coffee, walnut and avocado pits, rust, and lichens. The paper is wood pulp and the type of ink is soy. In fact, this very book is edible. We can navigate life's challenges, both emotional and physical, by learning what survivors know. Survivors of life and death situations make the decision to be found wherever they find themselves and they know that when they find themselves lost, all is not lost. They are able to navigate by reading the forest, are nimble when faced with the unexpected, and can successfully emerge from an experience that threatens their emotional and physical life. Find out what survivors know.

Foraging as a Way of Life

Author : Mikaela Cannon
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550927906
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Foraging as a Way of Life written by Mikaela Cannon and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find connection with the land and feed your family locally, seasonally, and sustainably Nourish your family from nature's pantry. Foraging as a Way of Life documents twelve months of wildcrafting, featuring five different plants each month for a full year of abundant, local, and seasonal eating. Enhance your sense of self-sufficiency while increasing food security, protecting habitat, and connecting with the land. Full-color and lavishly illustrated, this accessible, in-depth resource features: Accurate and detailed descriptions of herbs, mushrooms, berries, and other wild plants to avoid confusion and inspire confidence when determining plant identification. Foraging recipes for remedies, tonics, syrups, and unique handcrafted dishes incorporating wild ingredients—feast on rosehip soup with pan-fried dandelion flowers, followed by birch- bark cookies or chicory chocolate bars. Extensive guidance for safe processing or consumption of each species, including cautions, lookalikes, and tips for sustainable harvesting. Drawing on the author's field experience and her study of herbalism and ethnobotany, Foraging as a Way of Life is designed to inspire readers to share the exuberance and joy of wild foods while finding nourishment and connection in their local fields or forests. A must for every gardener who would like to gather dinner while weeding, for those wishing to learn sustainable harvesting while hiking, or for anyone who wants to create healthy, foraged meals while living lightly on the planet.

Southeast Foraging

Author : Chris Bennett
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604696915
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Southeast Foraging written by Chris Bennett and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is the ultimate guide, and Chris is the undisputed heavyweight champion of foraging in the South.” —Sean Brock, author of Heritage and chef of McCradys, Minero, and Husk The Southeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Chris Bennett as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Southeast Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Forage

Author : Liz Knight
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781786277367
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (773 download)

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Download or read book Forage written by Liz Knight and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forage is a beautifully illustrated celebration of edible plants that can be found throughout the world. Anybody can enjoy the increasingly popular back-to-nature activity of foraging. In some countries these plants are now forgotten as food, but in others they are still celebrated for their value as nutritious, delicious ingredients and cooking with wild plants is increasingly being adopted by mainstream restaurants. Journeying through 50 globally populated edible plants, Forage explores the culture and history of our wild food. Stunning botanical illustrations by artist Rachel Pedder-Smith accompany each plant, alongside recipes inspired by the regions of the world where they are most celebrated.

Feasting Wild

Author : Gina Rae La Cerva
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771645342
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book Feasting Wild written by Gina Rae La Cerva and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Book Review Summer Reading Selection “Delves into not only what we eat around the world, but what we once ate and what we have lost since then.”—The New York Times Book Review Two centuries ago, nearly half the North American diet was foraged, hunted, or caught in the wild. Today, so-called “wild foods” are becoming expensive luxuries, served to the wealthy in top restaurants. Meanwhile, people who depend on wild foods for survival and sustenance find their lives forever changed as new markets and roads invade the world’s last untamed landscapes. In Feasting Wild, geographer and anthropologist Gina Rae La Cerva embarks on a global culinary adventure to trace our relationship to wild foods. Throughout her travels, La Cerva reflects on how colonialism and the extinction crisis have impacted wild spaces, and reveals what we sacrifice when we domesticate our foods —including biodiversity, Indigenous and women’s knowledge, a vital connection to nature, and delicious flavors. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, La Cerva investigates the violent “bush meat” trade, tracking elicit delicacies from the rainforests of the Congo Basin to the dinner tables of Europe. In a Danish cemetery, she forages for wild onions with the esteemed staff of Noma. In Sweden––after saying goodbye to a man known only as The Hunter––La Cerva smuggles freshly-caught game meat home to New York in her suitcase, for a feast of “heartbreak moose.” Thoughtful, ambitious, and wide-ranging, Feasting Wild challenges us to take a closer look at the way we eat today, and introduces an exciting new voice in food journalism. “A memorable, genre-defying work that blends anthropology and adventure.”—Elizabeth Kolbert, New York Times-bestselling author of The Sixth Extinction “A food book with a truly original take.”—Mark Kurlansky, New York Times bestselling author of Salt: A World History “An intense and illuminating travelogue... offer[ing] a corrective to the patriarchal white gaze promoted by globetrotting eaters like Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern. La Cerva combines environmental history with feminist memoir to craft a narrative that's more in tune with recent works by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Helen Macdonald and Elizabeth Rush.”—The Wall Street Journal