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Synopsis
A city is full of life--and wild food. A walk through the park could reveal apples, gingko, and goldenrod. A stroll down the sidewalk could uncover dandelions, lamb's quarters, and lilac. You just need to know what to look for.
In Urban Foraging, professional forager Lisa Rose explains how to find, identify, harvest, and cook with 50 common wild plants, such as chickweed, echinacea, goldenrod, honeysuckle, red clover, and pine. Plant profiles include all the basics necessary for a successful forage: clear photo of the plant before and after harvest, tips for ethical and safe gathering, and details on culinary uses, Simple recipes for each plant will help readers cook with their harvest. For mulberry, there's a pie recipe. Nettles? A delicious risotto. Throughout, gorgeous, Instagram-worthy photography creates a stylish, modern package that stands out on the nature shelf. Urban Foraging is simple and safe to use, stylishly packaged, and right on trend. Shipping in late spring, it's the perfect addition to nature displays.
Synopsis
Your city is full of wild food, you just need to know where to find it. Take a stroll to discover the ingredients for a wild apple tarte tatin. Turn the lilac bush found in a vacant lot into a delicious, delicately flavored jelly for your morning pastry. Discover a new way to feast on fresh food. Urban Foraging is a stylish, scrumptious guide to wildcrafting in the city. You'll learn how to find, identify, harvest, and cook with 50 common wild plants, such as chickweed, dandelion, echinacea, honeysuckle, red clover, and pine. Expert forager Lisa M. Rose shares all the basics necessary for a successful harvest: clear photos that aid identification, tips for ethical and safe gathering, details on culinary uses, and simple recipes will help you make truly fresh, nutritious meals.