Author: Sergei Boutenko
Brand: North Atlantic Books
Features:
ISBN: 1583946020
Number Of Pages: 296
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Release Date: 2013-07-16
Details: In this field guide to foraging wild edible plants Sergei Boutenko son of raw-food guru Victoria Boutenko explores the health benefits of wild-harvested food explains how to safely identify trailside weeds herbs fruits and greens that grow worldwide and shares his delicious nutrient-dense recipes Sergei Boutenko has been gathering wild plants since he was 13 when early on in a 6-month hike from Mexico to Canada he and his raw-food family ran out of provisions and turned to foraging for survival in the wild Back in civilization Boutenko was dismayed by the inferior quality of store-bought food and industrial agriculture and began to regularly collect wild plants near his home and on his travels Now in Wild Edibles he shares knowledge gleaned from years of live-food wildcrafting and thriving in harmony with nature This practical guide to plant foraging gives hikers backpackers raw foodists gardeners chefs foodies DIYers survivalists and off-the-grid enthusiasts the tools to identify harvest and prepare wild edible plants The book outlines basic rules for safe wild-food foraging and discusses poisonous plants plant identification protocol gathering etiquette and conservation Boutenko explores in detail the many rewards of eating wild flora environmental protection sustainability saving money economic self-sufficiency and healthy living He draws on thoroughly researched nutrition science to make a compelling case for the health benefits of a diverse local-food diet that includes wild greens The majority of the 60 edible plants described in this field guide can be found worldwide including common-growing trees Over 300 color photos make plant identification easy and safe A chapter containing 67 high-nutrient vegan recipes-including green smoothies salads and salad dressings spreads and crackers main courses juices and sweets-provides inspiration to join Sergei on the trail to radiant healt
EAN: 9781583946022
