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Wild Edible Plants in the Mid-Atlantic Region by Shannon Warner Pdf
This book has something for everyone, from the Wood Sorrel's tangy leaves to the Allegheny Blackberry. Each plant entry includes a description, identifying features, and tips on harvesting and preparation. Plus, with recipes ranging from Beach Plum Jelly to Dandelion Tea, you'll always have ideas for how to use your foraged finds.
Wild Edible Plants of the Mid-Atlantic by Shannon Warner Pdf
Explore the secret pantry of delicious flavors hiding in your local greenbelts. Your dinner need never be boring again. Would you like to get outdoors, connect with nature, and relearn the wisdom of the ancient tribes living close to the land? Do you realize the incredible wealth of free food in your backyard, the local park, or nearby natural spots waiting to be picked and eaten? Wouldn't it be fun to wow your friends with a tasty dandelion, sorrel, and nasturtium salad tossed with wild berries, or a 5-star level wild garlic and nut casserole that will make Michelin chefs jealous? Imagine taking a walk down a country road or at your local park, and being able to collect a nourishing basket of healthy, natural goodies on your way. You can even involve your friends or family, and make it into an outing that everyone enjoys and learns a lot from as well. Foraging for food is a free, sustainable, and healthy activity that's not only good for your physical and mental health but also great for your pocket. There's plenty of food all around you, ready to be harvested and tasted, that will add new and exciting flavors to your meals. Unfortunately, mixed in with these delicious foods are toxic and poisonous plants... and it's easy to confuse them and accidentally hurt yourself. That's why you need guidance from a reliable source that will show you how to safely forage wild plants. This book will not only tell you where to look but also help you identify these treats by sight and smell so that you can confidently gather your food without fear. In this fun book of natural feasting, you will discover: How to find the tastiest hidden morsels of the mid-Atlantic Americas -- from Delaware to New York City, uncover the delicious delights waiting for you to sample them The secrets of ethical wildcrafting and foraging -- look after mother earth so she can continue nurturing us in turn. A comprehensive list of the most common wild greens, roots, mushrooms, nuts, and berries in the mid-Atlantic, including what they look like, where to find them, and how to prepare them for mouthwatering feasts of flavor How to store and preserve your foraged findings in a range of yummy ways, from jams to dried teas What plants are safe to forage, and which plants are best avoided How to apply the universal edibility test so that you can know whether something is safe to eat or not, almost straight away Who the foraging experts are in your locality and how to get in touch with them And much more. You don't need to live in the countryside or travel far to start foraging for wild plants. Most of these natural edible foods are easy to find and just a short stroll away. You'll be surprised at how much you can find in your local neighborhood if you just know what to look for and where to look for it. Start cooking up flavorful foraged feasts: Scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
Edible Wild Plants of Pennsylvania and Neighboring States by Richard J. Medve,Mary Lee Medve Pdf
Ralph Waldo Emerson defined a weed as a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. To the wild-plant enthusiast who has discovered the virtues of many plants, there are relatively few weeds. After using this book, you will never again consider lamb's-quarters a weed. Instead, you will nurture it with respect and even encourage its growth in your garden. Edible Wild Plants of Pennsylvania and Neighboring States contains botanically accurate, up-to-date information essential for the identification of more than one hundred delectable wild plants. Each plant entry provides characteristics, habitat, distribution, edible parts, food uses, precautions, and preparation, followed by tasty recipes and interesting remarks about the plant's botanical history. The plants are arranged according to height, with the ground-huggers appearing first and the trees last. Each plant is also cross-referenced by common and scientific names. The authors have written this book with the novice forager in mind, including useful tips on foraging from where to search for food to precautions to take. They also provide a list of toxic look-alikes, a nutrient composition chart, and a glossary of terms.
Edible Plants of Atlantic Canada by Peter Scott Pdf
In an era before supermarkets became our main source of food, most people knew which wild plants were edible and how to prepare them for delicious meals. The woods, clearings, heaths, and seashores of Atlantic Canada are home to a wide variety of edible plants. In this book, author Peter Scott provides a wealth of information on more than sixty wild edible plant species. This easy-to-use guide includes important details about identification, habitats in which the plants are found, basic recipes, a glossary, and references, so that everybody can enjoy the bounty that exists outsides our doors.
Edible and Useful Wild Plants of the United States and Canada by Charles F. Saunders Pdf
This work discusses beverage plants, vegetable substitutes for soap, medicinal plants, and those that can be used as fibers, dyes, smoking material, adhesives, and candles. A final chapter describes a variety of poisonous plants. "Secure a copy of this very enlightening book. In fact, if you travel, it should be a constant companion." — St. Petersburg Independent. 94 illustrations.
Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America by Merritt Lyndon Fernald,Alfred Charles Kinsey Pdf
Authoritative guide offers a detailed enumeration of 1,000 species of edible plants and ferns. How to locate, identify and use for soups, salads, desserts, seasonings, more. 129 figures. 25 plates. Bibliography.
Foraging Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC by Christopher Nyerges Pdf
Through the seasons, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. offer a continually changing list of wild, harvestable treasures. This full-color book guides you to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the regions and will help you identify and appreciate the local bounty. Inside you'll find: Detailed descriptions of edible plants Tips on finding, preparing, and using foraged foods A glossary of botanical terms Full-color photos
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 : Department of the Army Publisher : Simon and Schuster Page : 203 pages File Size : 42,9 Mb Release : 2009-06-23 Category : Nature ISBN : 9781626369825
The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants by Department of the Army Pdf
Anyone who has spent serious time outdoors knows that in survival situations, wild plants are often the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants can mean the difference between survival and death. This book describes habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, and edible parts of wild plants—the key elements of identification. Hugely important to the book are its color photos. There are over one hundred of them, further simplifying the identification of poisonous and edible plants. No serious outdoors person should ever hit the trail without this book and the knowledge contained within it.
Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America by Merritt L. Fernald,Alfred C. Kinsey,Steve W. Chadde Pdf
Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America, first published in 1943, was a landmark book in terms of its thoroughness (covering nearly 1000 plant species, plus poisonous plants, mushrooms, seaweeds and lichens) and its detailed descriptions of each plant and their uses. This extensively revised full-color edition updates each plant's scientific name, adds distribution maps for many species, and includes new information and all new illustrations. Also added are cautionary notes for plants once considered safe to eat but which are now considered dangerous if eaten or improperly prepared.
A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North America by Lee Peterson Pdf
More than 370 edible wild plants, plus 37 poisonous lookalikes, are described here, with 400 drawings and 78 color photographs showing precisely how to recognize each species. Also included are habitat descriptions, lists of plants by season, and preparation instructions for 22 different food uses.
276 Edible Wild Plants of the United States and Canada by Caleb Warnock Pdf
Self-sufficiency expert Caleb Warnock shares his expertise on living off the land in 276 Edible Wild Plants of the United States and Canada. Packed with over 800 photographs of over 250 wild berries, roots, nuts, greens, and flowers, this valuable reference will show you which plants are edible, where to find them, how to prepare them, and how to avoid poisonous look-alikes. With a focus on plants found throughout the United States and Canada, it's the most exhaustive reference book of its kind!
