Pacific Northwest Foraging For Beginners

Author : Doug Benoliel
Publisher : Skipstone
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1594853673

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Northwest Foraging by Doug Benoliel Pdf

CLICK HERE to download the section on foraging for field mustard with four sample recipes from Northwest Foraging * Suitable for novice foragers and seasoned botanists alike * More than 65 of the most common edible plants in the Pacific Northwest are thoroughly described *Poisonous plants commonly encountered are also included Originally published in 1974, Northwest Foraging quickly became a wild food classic. Now fully updated and expanded by the original author, this elegant new edition is sure to become a modern staple in backpacks, kitchens, and personal libraries. A noted wild edibles authority, Doug Benoliel provides more than 65 thorough descriptions of the most common edible plants of the Pacific Northwest region, from asparagus to watercress, juneberries to cattails, and many, many more! He also includes a description of which poisonous "look-alike" plants to avoid -- a must-read for the foraging novice. Features include detailed illustrations of each plant, an illustrated guide to general plant identification principles, seasonality charts for prime harvesting, a selection of simple foraging recipes, and a glossary of botanical terms. Beginning with his botany studies at the University of Washington, Doug Benoliel has been dedicated to native plants. He has owned a landscaping, design, and nursery business, and done his extensive work with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Doug lives on Lopez Island, Washington.

Author : Paul Macy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Cooking (Wild foods)
ISBN : 9798454690038

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Pacific Northwest Foraging for Beginners by Paul Macy Pdf

A self-published beginner's guide to foraging wild plants in the Pacific Northwest emphasizes plant identification for both edible and poisonous plants, harvest techniques, and preparation and preservation of harvested foods. Includes recipes.

Author : Douglas Deur
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781604696158

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Pacific Northwest Foraging by Douglas Deur Pdf

“Doug Deur invites us to discover the taste and history of the Northwest.” —Spencer B. Beebe, author of Cache and founder of Ecotrust The Pacific Northwest offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Douglas Deur as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Pacific Northwest 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 Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.

Author : Sergei Boutenko
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781583946275

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Wild Edibles by Sergei Boutenko Pdf

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.

Author : Paul Macy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798478486839

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Pacific Northwest Foraging for Beginners by Paul Macy Pdf

These foraging secrets might just save your life -- stay up to date before it's too late. So, you've decided you want to reap the rewards from all that mother nature has to offer, have you? You live in one of the most beautiful and bountiful locations on the planet... So why wouldn't you tap into all of this potential? But did you know that amongst all the beauty and the wide assortment of plants and fungi, there is also a large handful of dangerous and even poisonous look-alikes? Sure, it'd be nice if you could just go out and grab whatever looks good before throwing it in a pot for some stew -- but unfortunately, it's not that straightforward. That's not to say that the forest is a dangerous place -- quite the opposite is true, actually. You just have to make sure that you know what you're doing! With clear, to-the-point, and reliable information on how to find and identify edible plants, you'll never again be stuck wondering about your safety. It doesn't matter how much experience you do or don't have when it comes to identifying plants, with this guide, all your bases are covered. Serving as your foundation of knowledge, you'll be able to gather, prepare, and preserve all kinds of plants, risk-free. In Pacific Northwest Foraging for Beginners, you'll discover: 7+ of the most beneficial reasons why foraging for your food is a great idea -- for mind, body, and spirit What to pay attention to when harvesting wild plants -- the key to making sure you are doing everything in the most sustainable way possible 8 common signs that a plant is poisonous What over-harvesting looks like and how you can avoid this -- help keep the wild beauty of mother nature intact Why you need to be using the correct tools -- and a deeper look at what those are, as well as where you can get them A universal plant testing method for you to begin using today -- be certain the plants you forage are the ones you think they are A seasonal harvesting calendar -- prepare your foraging plan months in advance and maximize all the benefits of your time spent in the forest ... and much more! You can't just go out into the forest and wing it -- that's how people become ill. However, properly educating yourself in this space doesn't take a lot of time or energy. With the right focus and determination, you can become a Pacific Northwest foraging pro in no time at all. If you're ready to put the knowledge of the forest into the palm of your hands and begin living with a deeper connection to Mother Earth, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

Author : Stephen Fleming
Publisher : Stephen Fleming
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Pacific Northwest Foraging Starter Handbook by Stephen Fleming Pdf

Earth was not built for six billion people, all running around and being passionate about things. The world was built for about two million people foraging for roots and grubs. — Doug Coupland The act of Foraging is the earliest and most natural way of gathering edibles in human evolution. Given the extensive natural gift in the PNW (Pacific Northwest), foraging wild edible fruits, berries, and plants become the most satisfying experience. Humans have been foraging since the dawn of civilization. It was the primary means of sustenance for our prehistoric ancestors. Chances are, even you have foraged and probably did not realize that you were doing it. Have you ever picked wild berries from a nearby park or plucked herbs from a neighborhood garden? Well, these are both instances of Foraging. This book is a visual journey with: ★ Colored Interior ★ 75 + images ★ 18 edible plants in PNW ★ Recipes If you are looking for a short, crisp, and visually pleasing account of all Foraging steps with respect to the PNW states, this is where you land! The topics covered are: The introduction & history of Foraging Why Foraging- The Benefits 6 Steps of Foraging Identifying, Double Checking & Harvesting Preparing, Preservation & Healthy Recipes You can't simply head out right into the woods without proper guidance, and someone's experience. With the direction, support, and experience, you can quickly become a Pacific Northwest foraging pro. So what are you waiting for? "Add to cart" this concise, crisp, and to-the-point book to start your journey towards PNW Foraging!

Author : John Kallas
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781423616597

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Edible Wild Plants by John Kallas Pdf

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

Author : Armand Hansen
Publisher : Armand Hansen
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9090357882

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Foraging in the Pacific Northwest by Armand Hansen Pdf

How much do you know about which wild plants you can eat, and which ones you should avoid? You want to make sure you know everything you possibly need, so you don't eat the wrong thing and get the most out of every wild plant you can eat. That won't be an issue any longer! Foraging in the Pacific Northwest is the complete beginner's guide to preparing and eating edible wild plants. It doesn't matter if you have some experience or no experience in foraging-this book will teach you everything you need to know. Over the years, less and less people have taken an interest in foraging, as modern society rarely requires us to do so. Inside Foraging in the Pacific Northwest, discover: The types of edible plants in the Pacific Northwest Poisonous plants in the Pacific Northwest A forager's backpack Safety first: rules to remember Recipes with foraged plants A mini-guide with colored images of plants - make sure to scan the QR code in the book to get access to all the plants in color. And more!

Author : Kennard Wheatly
Publisher : Kennard Wheatly
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Pacific Northwest Foraging Field Guide by Kennard Wheatly Pdf

Are you searching for a thrilling and informative outdoor activity? Do you want to discover more about the broad, medicinal, and edible wild plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest? Then, stay with me for a memorable foraging adventure! Foraging for wild edible plants is a long-standing method of procuring food from nature's abundance. It is not only a fun and informative experience, but it can also avail you with a sustainable and unlimited supply of nourishment. Whether you're a novice looking to gain confidence in the basics of foraging wild plants or a seasoned foraging enthusiast seeking to hone your skills, this practical guidebook has you covered. It features essential information on plant identification, health, and safety precautions, ethical foraging practices, handy tips and tricks, and detailed profiles of common edible plants in the pacific northwest region. By the time you are done reading this foraging field guide, you'll be comfortable and knowledgeable enough to forage edible wild plants in your very own backyard and the wild. And with the abundance of wild foods at your disposal, you would be able to whip up delicious and healthy meals in no time. Below is a sneak peek of what is discussed in this book; 1. Sustainable and ethical foraging practices you should observe. 2. Tips on adhering to the practice of safe foraging 3. Detailed information on common wild edibles native to the Pacific Northwest, with visuals to aid identification. 4. The ideal habitat for cultivating wild edibles. 5. When and how to harvest wild edible plants, including processing wild edibles for storage. 6. Delicious and healthy recipes you can prepare at home from a collection of your harvested wild edibles, both for food and medicinal purposes. And so much more… With this comprehensible guidebook, any beginner or experienced forager can confidently launch into the wild to harvest healthy wild edibles safely and effectively. All you need is rapt and careful attention as you flip through the pages of this field guide. So, what more are you still holding out for? Get started RIGHT NOW by grabbing a copy of this book.

Author : Samuel Thayer
Publisher : Foragers Harvest Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0976626616

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Nature's Garden by Samuel Thayer Pdf

Presents a guide on locating, identifying, picking, and preparing wild edible foods grown in North America.

Author : Jennifer Hahn,Mac Smith
Publisher : Skipstone
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1594853991

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Pacific Coast Foraging Guide by Jennifer Hahn,Mac Smith Pdf

The Pacific Coast Foraging Guide provides quick-reference identification for 45 wild foods commonly foraged in the Pacific Coast region, from the San Francisco Bay Area north to Alaska, including mushrooms, nettles, shellfish, berries, sea veggies, and more. Designed to complement Jennifer Hahn's cookbook The Wild Table, as well as any foraging guide to the region, this laminated, fold-out card features identification photographs by Mac Smith, basic information about each species, and a summary of ethical harvesting guidelines.

Author : Willow Walsh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Cooking (Wild foods)
ISBN : 9798799200787

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Pacific Northwest Edible Plant Foraging by Willow Walsh Pdf

Author : Armand Hansen
Publisher : armand hansen
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Foraging in the Pacific Northwest: A Complete Beginners Guide for Identifying, Gathering, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants - Edible Plants Survival Guide by Armand Hansen Pdf

How much do you know about which wild plants you can eat, and which ones you should avoid? This information is absolutely essential if you’re foraging, or if you find yourself lost and need to find something to eat to survive. Perhaps you are interested in learning more about how to identify, gather, and prepare edible wild plants. Maybe you’re thinking about setting out on a journey—one that will require you to forage as part of your expedition. You want to make sure you know everything you possibly need, so you don’t eat the wrong thing and get the most out of every wild plant you can eat. Or perhaps you have never been confident to plan this sort of trip before, because you don't have enough knowledge. Well, that won’t be an issue any longer!Foraging in the Pacific Northwest is the complete beginner’s guide to preparing and eating edible wild plants. No clue how to identify and gather edible wild plants? It doesn’t matter if you have some experience or no experience in foraging—this book will teach you everything you need to know. Our ancestors would forage food as their main way to eat each day. Foraged wild plants made up the majority of their diets. It’s in our history and our blood to be great foragers, and this book will help you tap into that. Over the years, less and less people have taken an interest in foraging, as modern society rarely requires us to do so. But, as we become more environmentally conscious, and more people are looking to get back to nature in an attempt to reduce the stress that modern life brings, more and more people want to learn about foraging. Inside Foraging in the Pacific Northwest, discover: The types of edible plants in the Pacific Northwest Poisonous plants in the Pacific Northwest A forager’s backpack Safety first: rules to remember Protecting the land: guidelines for ethical foraging How to forage with kids Medicinal uses for foraged plants Water bath and pressure canning Ways to preserve your harvest Recipes with foraged plants A mini-guide with colored images of plants – make sure to scan the QR code in the book to get access to all the plants in color. And much, much more!

Author : Bill Jones
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781771510462

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The Deerholme Foraging Book by Bill Jones Pdf

The Deerholme Foraging Book is an exploration of the wild foods found in the Pacific Northwest. It is written by award-winning chef and author Bill Jones and features local mushrooms, edible plants, sea vegetables, and shellfish. The book is the product of twenty years of research and professional cooking with foraged foods. It serves as an introduction to the world of wild food and contains identification and sourcing information, harvesting and preparation tips, and more than one hundred delicious recipes featuring many types of wild foods. The recipe list includes techniques for preserving food and covers basic pantry preparations, appetizers, soups, salads, and desserts, as well as meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes. The recipes are global in influence and use simple techniques woven in with expert knowledge to create good, homemade food. Linking to traditional uses for wild foods and future possibilities for our diet and wellbeing, as well as enhancing our appreciation of the environment around us, The Deerholme Foraging Book also includes an index, a bibliography, full-colour photos of wild foods and dishes, and Jones's own foraging stories.

Author : Collin Varner
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781772033243

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Edible and Medicinal Flora of the West Coast by Collin Varner Pdf

A clear, concise guide to more than 130 edible and medicinal plants and funghi that grow wild throughout the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest states. The coastal Pacific Northwest of North America is home to a multitude of edible and medicinal plant species, marine plants, and edible mushrooms. This compact, full-colour forager’s guide offers clear photography, descriptions, safety tips and warnings, and traditional culinary and medicinal uses for every type of wild-growing flora species in the region, including: Bigleaf Maple—used to make a delicious west-coast maple syrup; Yellow Morel Mushroom—a favourite of foragers but not to be confused with the false morel, which is poisonous; Sea Asparagus—perfect in a salad or as an accompaniment to seafood; and Evening Primrose—an introduced species to the region, used to treat a variety of ailments. Practical, user-friendly, and safe, Edible and Medicinal Flora of the West Coast is an indispensable guide for beginner and experienced foragers alike.