Urban Foraging: Find, Gather and Cook 50 Wild Plants

Urban Foraging is a guide to wildcrafting in the city, teaching how to find, identify, harvest, and cook with 50 common wild plants. It includes clear photos, ethical and safe gathering tips, culinary uses, and simple recipes to make fresh, nutritious meals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Publisher: Timber Press

Your city is a treasure trove of wild food, just waiting to be discovered. Take a leisurely stroll through the streets and you'll find yourself surrounded by a variety of ingredients that can be used to create delicious and unique dishes. One such ingredient is the lilac bush that often grows in vacant lots. These bushes are not only beautiful but also packed with flavor. By making a simple jelly from the lilac flowers, you can add a delicate and fragrant touch to your morning pastries.

But that's not all. Urban foraging is a growing trend that allows you to explore the city's natural surroundings and discover new ways to feast on fresh, nutritious food. In "Urban Foraging: A Stylish, Delicious Guide to Wildcrafting in the City," expert forager Lisa M. Rose shares her knowledge and expertise on how to find, identify, harvest, and cook with 50 common wild plants. From chickweed to dandelion, echinacea to honeysuckle, red clover to pine, there are endless possibilities for delicious and healthy meals.

With clear and concise photos that aid in identification, as well as tips for ethical and safe gathering, "Urban Foraging" is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to learn more about this exciting and sustainable way of cooking. From simple recipes to more complex dishes, Rose's book will inspire you to create truly fresh, nutritious meals using ingredients that are right at your fingertips. So why wait? Take a stroll through your city and start exploring the world of wild food today. You'll be amazed at what you can find and what you can create.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781643260839